Undercounter Cooler Leaking? The Hidden Cost Behind a Damp Kitchen Line.
A Fort Myers sandwich shop called us mid-lunch rush. Their undercounter cooler was leaking water onto the line — not cooling properly, and they had a wet floor and warm ingredients. Staff had been adjusting product placement for days, assuming it was "just working harder in summer heat." By the time they noticed, they'd discarded cooler products three times.
Our technician diagnosed the issue the same day: a frozen evaporator coil blocking the defrost drain and a cracked drain pan. The unit ran constantly but couldn't maintain temp because airflow was restricted.
What typically causes undercounter cooler failure:
✓ Clogged defrost drain (most common)
✓ Frozen evaporator coil
✓ Cracked drain pan
✓ Failing compressor
✓ Door seal degradation
We replaced the drain pan, cleaned the coil, replaced the defrost solenoid, and recalibrated the thermostat. Within two hours, the cooler held steady at 34°F and the floor was dry.
Undercounter coolers run constantly on commercial lines. When they fail quietly — when they keep running but stop cooling — that's when inventory walks out the door. Food safety inspectors won't miss a warm cooler.
$149 diagnostic fee | $25 OFF undercounter repair
Call Commercial Appliance Repair and Refrigeration for same-day service. We keep Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Estero, and Naples restaurants running without interruption.
