When your True reach-in or prep table quits holding temp in a Fort Worth kitchen, you need technicians who know the difference between a failed evaporator fan relay and a TXV hunting problem. Almcoe has serviced True equipment across Texas since 1960.
Response within 2 hours. Emergency calls dispatched immediately.
Since 1960, Texas businesses have called Almcoe when they need commercial refrigeration done right the first time.
We started repairing True equipment when they were still building everything in St. Louis with mechanical timers. Our senior techs carry True-specific harnesses, know the relay board differences between early T-49 and current T-49DT models, and stock TXVs, solenoids, and door gaskets on every truck. We've seen the evolution from R-12 to R-404A to today's R-449A and R-454C retrofits. That history matters when a Saturday dinner rush is two hours away and your True back bar at Sundance Square just went down.
True equipment is built for reliability, but Fort Worth's 105-degree July days and kitchens that hit 90°F ambient will expose any weakness in condenser airflow or refrigerant charge. We check condenser coil restrictions, verify fan cycling on the solid-state controls, measure subcooling and superheat against True's published specs, and confirm your unit isn't fighting poor ventilation. A TUC-48 prep table pulling down product after a morning delivery needs every BTU of capacity when the kitchen is already heat soaked at 11 a.m.
Every Almcoe technician holds current EPA Universal certification for refrigerant handling and Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation credentials. We maintain commercial liability and workers compensation coverage, pull permits when required for refrigerant work, and document every pound of R-404A or R-449A added or recovered. Our work meets True's warranty requirements and health department standards. You get detailed service reports with model and serial numbers, refrigerant type, pressures recorded, and parts installed with manufacture dates.
“Our True TUC-27F prep table lost temp Sunday morning. Almcoe had a tech here in 90 minutes, found a bad relay, and we were back to 38°F before lunch.”
“The compressor on our True T-72 was cycling every few minutes. They diagnosed low refrigerant from a leak at the drier connection and had us fixed same day.”
“True back bar went down Friday night during a private event. Almcoe got our TBB-3 running again in under an hour. Saved the whole evening.”
We repair all True commercial refrigeration models common in Fort Worth restaurants and bars. T-series reach-ins, TUC and TSSU prep tables, TBB and TDB back bar coolers, GDM glass door merchandisers, and TPP pizza prep units. Services include compressor replacement, evaporator and condenser coil cleaning or replacement, TXV and solenoid repairs, control board diagnostics, door gasket and hinge work, and refrigerant leak detection with recovery and recharge to R-404A, R-449A, or R-454C specifications.
Our average emergency response time in Fort Worth is under two hours, often faster for Stockyards, Sundance Square, West 7th, and Cultural District locations. We dispatch 24/7/365 and carry common True parts including relays, contactors, start components, TXVs, and fan motors. For after-hours calls, our on-call tech receives the dispatch directly and confirms ETA within 15 minutes. Distance from our Dallas facility at 4050 Cresthill to downtown Fort Worth is 35 miles, typically 40 minutes outside rush periods.
Diagnostic trip charge is $165 during business hours, $225 after hours and weekends, credited toward repair if you proceed. Common repairs: relay or contactor replacement $285 to $340, TXV replacement $420 to $580, evaporator fan motor $310 to $465, compressor replacement on a TUC-48 $1,840 to $2,350 installed with refrigerant and startup. We provide written estimates before starting work over $400. Prices include labor, EPA-compliant refrigerant handling, and 90-day parts and labor warranty.
Condenser coil fouling from kitchen grease and dust is number one, especially in Texas heat where reduced airflow kills capacity fast. Evaporator fan failures on TUC prep tables from moisture and product debris. Compressor relay and overload failures on T-series reach-ins, often heat-related when ambient exceeds design. Door gasket leaks causing excessive run time and frosting. Control board issues on newer solid-state models. TXV hunting or sticking from moisture contamination. We also see refrigerant leaks at flare fittings and factory brazed joints, particularly on units over eight years old.
Yes. We service all Fort Worth districts including Stockyards, Sundance Square, West 7th, Cultural District, Ridglea, TCU area, and Alliance corridor. We also cover Arlington (Entertainment District, AT&T Stadium area), Southlake, Grapevine, North Richland Hills, Hurst, Euless, Bedford, and Mansfield. Our primary territory is all of DFW, and we travel throughout Texas for commercial refrigeration work. Same-day service is standard within Tarrant County for calls received before 2 p.m. on weekdays.
Absolutely. We provide 24/7 emergency service every day of the year. Call (214) 949-8674 any time and you'll reach our live dispatch or on-call technician directly, never an answering service. After-hours service calls carry a $225 trip charge versus $165 during business hours. We understand True equipment failures don't wait for Monday morning. A reach-in down at 9 p.m. Saturday means product loss and lost revenue. Our techs carry sufficient True parts and refrigerant to complete most repairs on the first visit, even at midnight.
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