Yacht and Marine Refrigeration Repair in Broward and Palm Beach

Marine refrigeration is a different job from a kitchen refrigerator. The unit is built into cabinetry, powered by 12V or 24V DC, 120V shore power or an inverter, cooled by air or water, and battered by vibration and salt. A problem that looks like a bad compressor can turn out to be a weak battery bank, a loose terminal or a clogged condenser.

Broward and Palm Beach counties have some of the busiest boating waterways in the country, with marinas, boatyards and private docks along the Intracoastal Waterway in Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Boca Raton and the Palm Beach waterways. We come to the vessel, so you don't have to haul equipment ashore to find out what is wrong.

Signs your boat's refrigeration needs service

• The refrigerator or freezer won't hold temperature on battery or generator, but works on shore power (or the reverse)
• The compressor runs constantly, cycles on and off rapidly or clicks without starting
• Frost buildup, warm food or water in the bottom of the box
• Green or white corrosion on terminals, connectors, fittings or the condenser
• A fault light or error code flashing on a DC compressor controller
• An ice maker, wine cooler or beverage center on board that has stopped working

Compressors, refrigerant and sealed systems on boats

On a boat, the compressor, its controller, the condenser and the refrigerant lines are often tucked into a tight lazarette or engine space. Leaks tend to start at fittings, line connections and corroded coil surfaces. We locate the leak, repair it and recharge to the correct specification, rather than topping off a system that will lose its charge again.

Refrigerant work is done by an EPA Section 608 certified technician, using the refrigerant the system was built for.

On-board appliances and ice makers

Yachts often carry the same kinds of equipment as a high-end home: undercounter refrigerators and freezers, drawer units, ice makers, wine and beverage coolers. We repair refrigeration-based equipment on board, and you can call to ask about other on-board appliances.

Please tell us the make, model and where the unit is installed. We will confirm that we can help before we schedule a visit.

Marinas, docks and access

Some marinas and yacht clubs require advance notice, a dock pass or paperwork from outside contractors. Tell us where the vessel is berthed, the dock or slip, and any contact for access, and we will plan the visit around it.

We serve boats in marinas, boatyards and at private docks across Broward and Palm Beach counties. We are an independent repair company and are not affiliated with any marina.