Finding a reliable commercial refrigeration repair company in San Antonio can feel overwhelming — there are dozens of providers, and when your walk-in cooler goes down on a Friday night, you need someone you can trust to pick up the phone and get there fast.
We put together this guide by evaluating the commercial refrigeration companies listed in the SA Cooling Directory based on the services they offer, whether they provide 24/7 emergency response, their years of experience, manufacturer authorizations, and what their customers say. Here are the standout businesses serving the San Antonio metro area.
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1. Axxon Services
Phone: 210-558-8420 · Emergency: Yes, 24/7/365
Axxon Services is one of the most comprehensive commercial refrigeration providers in San Antonio. They handle walk-in coolers, freezers, ice machines, reach-in units, and even food truck refrigeration equipment. As an authorized service agent for many major manufacturers, Axxon is a strong choice for businesses that need warranty-covered repairs.
Why they stand out: Round-the-clock availability 365 days a year, authorized manufacturer service, and a broad range of equipment covered.
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2. Straight Cool Mechanical
Phone: 210-591-3704 · Emergency: Yes, 24/7
With over 15 years of experience, Straight Cool Mechanical specializes in restaurant and commercial refrigeration, but their client base extends to medical facilities, cold storage warehouses, and other industrial environments. They carry an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau — a meaningful indicator of consistent service quality.
Why they stand out: Deep industry experience across restaurants, hospitals, and warehouses, plus an A+ BBB rating and 24/7 emergency response.
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3. Accu-Aire Mechanical LLC
Phone: 210-455-9003 · Emergency: Yes, 24/7
Few companies in San Antonio can match Accu-Aire's 50 years of combined experience in the refrigeration and HVAC industry. They offer emergency service for commercial walk-in coolers, freezers, ice machines, and HVAC systems. When you need a company that has truly seen it all, Accu-Aire is a solid pick.
Why they stand out: Half a century of hands-on experience and 24/7 emergency availability for both refrigeration and HVAC.
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4. Dallis Refrigeration
Phone: 830-935-4227 · Emergency: Yes (after hours & weekends)
Dallis Refrigeration is a family-owned business with over 35 years of experience repairing commercial ice makers, walk-in coolers, reach-in units, and even specialty equipment like glycol beer coolers. If you run a bar or brewery in San Antonio, Dallis is one of the few local companies with hands-on experience keeping draft systems cold.
Why they stand out: Over 35 years in business, family-owned, and one of the few companies that services glycol beer cooling systems.
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5. Polar Refrigeration Heating & Air LLC
Emergency: Yes, 24/7
With over 36 years of experience, Polar Refrigeration is a locally owned company that serves warehouses, medical facilities, and restaurants with 24/7 emergency refrigeration and HVAC services. They work with major brands like True, Hoshizaki, and Manitowoc, so they can handle both common and specialized commercial equipment.
Why they stand out: Nearly four decades of experience, manufacturer-specific expertise, and the ability to handle both refrigeration and HVAC under one roof.
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6. Southwest Appliance Repair of San Antonio
Phone: 210-904-8080
In business since 2008, Southwest Appliance Repair is a family-owned company providing repair and maintenance for commercial refrigeration units including chest freezers, ice makers, and walk-in coolers. They are fully licensed and insured — a detail worth confirming with any contractor before they start work on your equipment.
Why they stand out: Family-owned since 2008, fully licensed and insured, and experienced with a wide range of commercial refrigeration equipment.
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7. Coast Appliance Repair & AC
Phone: 210-908-8770 · Emergency: Yes, 24/7
Coast Appliance Repair & AC offers 24/7 emergency commercial refrigeration repair and maintenance for walk-ins, reach-ins, and ice machines. Their technicians are factory-trained on brands like Hoshizaki, Manitowoc, and Scotsman, which means they know the specific quirks of the machines most commonly found in San Antonio restaurants and convenience stores.
Why they stand out: Factory-trained on the biggest names in commercial refrigeration, plus 24/7 emergency response.
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8. Arctic Cooling
With over 20 years of experience, Arctic Cooling offers repair, installation, and preventive maintenance for commercial refrigeration and food equipment. If you're looking for a company that can not only fix your current equipment but also help you plan and install new units, Arctic Cooling covers both sides.
Why they stand out: Two decades of experience spanning repair, installation, and ongoing maintenance — a full lifecycle partner for your refrigeration equipment.
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How We Chose These Companies
We evaluated every commercial refrigeration repair company in the SA Cooling Directory based on:
- •Services offered — Companies that handle the widest range of equipment (walk-ins, freezers, ice machines, reach-ins, HVAC) ranked higher.
- •Emergency availability — 24/7 emergency service is critical in the food industry, where a broken cooler can mean thousands in spoiled inventory.
- •Experience — Companies with decades of proven track records and manufacturer authorizations earned extra weight.
- •Reputation — BBB ratings, licensing, insurance, and customer feedback all factored into our evaluation.
Every company in this list is a real, operating business in the San Antonio metro area.
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San Antonio is a big city. If you're looking for companies that serve a specific area, check out our area-by-area directory covering Downtown, North San Antonio & Stone Oak, the Medical Center corridor, the South Side, West Side, Alamo Heights, and more.
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