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Urgent Est. response 90–180 min
Ice Buildup — Commercial Refrigeration Fault
Symptoms
- S01Thick ice forming on the evaporator coil
- S02Reduced airflow and uneven cabinet temperature
- S03Frost creeping onto stored product
- S04Long defrost cycles that never fully clear
Possible Causes
- C01Defrost timer or terminator failure
- C02Faulty defrost heater element
- C03Door seal leak admitting humid air
- C04Blocked airflow from overloaded or mis-stacked stock
The Reyds Solution
We test the defrost circuit end-to-end, replace failed heaters or timers, restore the door seal, and reset airflow — eliminating the ice and protecting your stock from freeze damage.
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Emergency Dispatch
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