Pasadena, CA · Emergency repair

HVAC Repair
in Pasadena

Emergency HVAC repair for commercial kitchens — compressors, motors, refrigerant, controls.

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Same-day dispatch in PasadenaLicensed and insured BohProsDocumentation after every visit
Emergency response
45 to 90 min
Typical repair time
2–4 hours
Standard scheduling
32h
If it’s happening right now

First steps and stakes

Do this now
What to do right now
Check your thermostat and circuit breaker first. If the unit is running but not cooling, do not attempt to top off refrigerant. Call for dispatch and document the issue with photos before the technician arrives.
If you wait
What happens if you wait
A commercial kitchen running without adequate ventilation is a health code violation. Most health departments require adequate airflow as a condition of operation. Inspectors can issue a conditional closure on the spot.
Local supply

Why hvac repair is hard to dispatch in Pasadena

1700 licensed technicians serve Pasadena, but generalists rarely keep hvac repair parts on the truck. Boh works with the small set who do.

Local context

Why hvac repair happens faster in Pasadena

A failed HVAC system in a commercial kitchen is a health code violation waiting to happen. Temperatures rise, air quality drops, and staff efficiency tanks within hours. Most health departments require adequate ventilation as a condition of operation.

Particulate buildup
Elevated AQI clogs filters and condenser coils faster
Elevated particulate levels due to inland valley geography and Santa Ana wind events that concentrate wildfire smoke. Condenser coils require more frequent cleaning.
Summer peak load
Kitchen exhaust compounds peak load on compressors
Pasadena runs significantly hotter than coastal LA in summer — 90°F+ days are common and place heavy load on HVAC and refrigeration systems. Santa Ana wind events (hot, dry, east-to-west) are more intense here than in coastal cities, accelerating evaporative scale formation and condenser stress.
What we repair

Common causes of hvac repair

Compressor failure from refrigerant leak
Capacitor or contactor failure
Dirty or blocked condenser coils
Thermostat or control board malfunction
Blower motor failure
Brands we repair

Brands we repair in Pasadena

Boh dispatches BohPros familiar with the brands and models common in Pasadena kitchens.

Halton→Captive-Aire→Greenheck→Aaon→
Common issues

Related problems we fix

Problem
AC Not Cooling the Kitchen or Dining Room
A commercial HVAC system that isn't maintaining set temperatures may have a refrigerant leak, dirty coils, or a failing compressor.
Problem
Hood Not Pulling Air / Weak Suction
A hood that isn't drawing smoke and fumes away from the line is a ventilation and compliance issue. Grease-blocked filters or ducts are the most common cause.
Problem
Kitchen Overheating During Service
A commercial kitchen above 90°F during service is a California Title 8 heat-illness event, usually from a hood-to-HVAC air imbalance or clogged exhaust.
Prevention

This happened because it wasn’t on a schedule

Restaurant HVAC Maintenance on a regular cadence catches the wear that leads to hvac repair before it shuts you down. Boh tracks the schedule and dispatches the right BohPro automatically.

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Pasadena, CA

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