Arctic Fox Refrigeration — Commercial Refrigeration Repair in Chicago, IL

About Arctic Fox Refrigeration

Arctic Fox Refrigeration has been Chicago's go-to commercial refrigeration repair team since 2012. With a team of 8 certified technicians on call 24/7, we specialize in emergency walk-in cooler and ice machine repair for restaurants, hotels, and food service operations throughout Chicagoland. We carry parts for all major brands on our service vehicles, meaning most repairs are completed in a single visit. Technicians are EPA 608 certified and factory-trained by Hoshizaki and Manitowoc.

Response Time
⚡ 1–2 hr response

Emergency Service
✓ 24/7 Available

Years in Business
12 Years

Jobs Completed
3,200+

Equipment Specializations

Walk-in CoolerWalk-in FreezerIce MachineReach-in RefrigeratorDisplay CaseBar Cooler

Brand Certifications

Hoshizaki CertifiedManitowoc CertifiedTrue RefrigerationTurbo AirBeverage-AirTraulsen

ServicePrice RangeAvg. Duration

Walk-in Cooler Diagnostic$125 – $1751 hr

Walk-in Cooler Repair$200 – $8002–4 hrs

Walk-in Freezer Repair$250 – $9002–5 hrs

Ice Machine Repair$150 – $5001–3 hrs

Ice Machine Deep Clean$80 – $1501–2 hrs

Display Case Repair$150 – $6002–4 hrs

Refrigerant Recharge$200 – $4001–2 hrs

Preventive Maintenance (quarterly)$150 – $2501.5 hrs

* Final price depends on parts required. Diagnostic fee waived if repair is booked.

Factory-Certified Brands

Our technicians hold factory certification from these manufacturers, ensuring warranty-compliant repairs:

⭐ Hoshizaki Certified⭐ Manitowoc Certified

Also Serviced

True RefrigerationTurbo AirBeverage-AirTraulsen

4.9

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127 reviews

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Maria T.

Restaurant Manager · Chicago, IL

March 2026

★★★★★

Walk-in cooler failed on a Friday night during service. They had a tech on-site within 90 minutes — diagnosed a failing compressor, had the part on the truck, and we were back up before closing. Saved us from throwing out thousands in inventory. Absolutely recommend for any restaurant in an emergency.

James R.

Head Chef · Evanston, IL

February 2026

★★★★★

We've been using Arctic Fox for our quarterly maintenance contracts for 3 years. Consistent, thorough, honest pricing. They've caught issues before they became emergencies twice. You can tell they actually know what they're doing — they explain the problem in plain English, not just charge you and leave.

Sarah K.

Operations Director · Chicago, IL

January 2026

★★★★☆

Solid work on our Manitowoc ice machine. Took a bit longer than estimated because of a rare part, but they were upfront about it and didn't charge extra. Only minor complaint is the scheduling could be more responsive. Overall great service and fair pricing.

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Service area: 50-mile radius from Chicago, IL

Service Cities

ChicagoEvanstonOak ParkSkokieNapervilleSchaumburgCiceroBerwynAurora