Commercial Refrigeration Repair by F-Gas Certified Engineers
A refrigeration breakdown in a commercial kitchen isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s a food safety risk. Whether your upright fridge has stopped cooling, your blast chiller is underperforming, or your commercial freezer has developed a fault, GM Service Engineering’s F-Gas certified engineers are equipped to diagnose and resolve the problem.
We carry out refrigeration repairs on commercial fridges, commercial freezers, and blast chillers across all major brands. Our engineers are fully F-Gas registered, meeting the legal requirements for any work involving refrigerant gases, and have experience working in live kitchen environments where speed and minimal disruption are essential.
Why Choose GM Service Engineering For Refrigeration Repair?
✅ F-Gas certified: Legally compliant refrigerant work by qualified, registered engineers. Not every repair company can say the same.
✅ All major brands: We’re not tied to any single manufacturer, so you get the same quality of service regardless of what equipment you’re running.
✅ Fast response: Refrigeration faults can’t wait. We prioritise callouts where food safety is at risk.
✅ Honest repair or replacement advice: If a machine is beyond economical repair, we’ll tell you and can help source a replacement through our equipment sales.
✅ Planned maintenance available: Regular servicing to catch faults before they become failures.
How a Repair Works
1. Contact GMSE
Call 01580 467070 or book online to describe the fault. Our team will confirm engineer availability and next steps.
2. Engineer dispatched
A specialist engineer is allocated to your call with an ETA confirmed in advance.
3. On-site diagnosis
The engineer identifies the fault, documents findings, and confirms whether the required parts are on the van.
4. Repair carried out
Most faults are resolved on the first visit. Where a part needs ordering, a return visit is scheduled promptly.
5. Performance test
Once repaired, the machine is run through a full cycle to confirm correct operation before sign-off.
6. Written report provided
You’ll receive a written report covering the fault, work carried out, and any recommendations for your records and warranty compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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F-Gas (fluorinated greenhouse gas) certification is a legal requirement in the UK for any engineer who handles refrigerant gases. Without it, an engineer cannot legally recharge, recover, or work on the refrigerant circuit of a cooling system. All GM Service Engineering engineers carrying out refrigeration work are fully F-Gas registered.
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We repair commercial fridges (upright and counter models), commercial freezers, and blast chillers. If you’re unsure whether your equipment falls within our scope, contact us and we’ll advise.
We also sell refrigeration equipment.
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Yes. Our engineers work across all major commercial refrigeration brands. We’re not tied to any single manufacturer, which means you get impartial, competent repair work regardless of who made your equipment.
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We aim to respond as quickly as possible to refrigeration callouts, as we understand that a faulty fridge or freezer can compromise food safety and lead to stock loss. Contact us directly for current lead times.
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Yes. In addition to reactive repair work, we offer planned maintenance visits (PMV) for commercial refrigeration equipment. Regular servicing helps identify wear and potential faults before they cause a breakdown.