CRATHCO · HAYWARD
Service · All Crathco ModelsCrathco Beverage Equipment Repair · Hayward, CA
Crathco cold and frozen dispenser repair in Hayward, from B Street downtown to the Southland food court
- $75 diagnostic (waived with repair)
- Same or next-day best effort
- CSLB #1136642
Crathco in Hayward
Crathco refrigeration in Hayward.
When a Crathco frozen barrel stops churning, the first thing we look at is the magnetic drive. The auger inside the bowl couples to the motor through a magnet, with no direct shaft between them. If that coupling slips or the drive magnet weakens, the product sits still and the slush sets up into a solid block. We see it often on D-series and FROZEN units that run hard through a Hayward lunch rush.
The cafes along B Street and the Latino markets on Mission move a lot of horchata, aguas frescas, and slush once the weather warms, and the industrial kitchens out in the flats run these machines all day. We service that whole span as an independent shop, EPA 608 certified, CSLB #1136642.
Before any parts go in, you get a written quote. The $75 diagnostic is waived once you approve the repair, so there is no guessing and no surprise labor at the end.
Common repairs we do
What we close on the truck.
- Auger stalls and the magnetic drive slips. A Crathco frozen barrel that quits churning has usually lost its magnetic coupling. We check the drive magnet, the gear motor, and the auger for seal drag that is loading the motor past what the magnet can hold. If the coupling is worn we replace it and confirm the auger spins clean before we hand it back.
- Grinding agitator or pump motor. A spray or bubbler unit that grinds or whines is telling you a bearing is worn. We pull the motor, check the bearings and the shaft, and rebuild or replace it before the drive seizes. On a busy Southland-area kitchen that runs all day, we would rather catch the noise early than replace the whole motor after it locks up.
- Cold plate not holding temperature. If the D-series pours warm, the refrigeration is falling behind. We clean the condenser, check the R290 charge on sealed systems, and verify the cold plate is pulling the barrel down to a safe holding temperature. A dusty coil in a hot back kitchen is one of the most common causes we find here.
Models we service
Crathco product lines.
- Cold and frozen beverage dispensers
- Twin-tank and single-tank bubbler and spray units
- Crathco D, FROZEN, and Mini-Pro lines
- Refrigerated (R290 sealed-system) dispensers
Pricing and warranty
What it costs. What we stand behind.
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$75
Diagnostic visit. Waived when you book the repair with us.
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Written
90 days on consumables, 1 year on major parts and boiler work. Quoted in writing before work starts.
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CSLB
#1136642. Bonded and insured. We file warranty paperwork when applicable.
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FAQ
Crathco in Hayward questions, answered.
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Do you drive out to Hayward from San Ramon for a Crathco call?
Yes. We head out from San Ramon through Castro Valley on 580, so Hayward is a short run for us, along with San Leandro and Union City. B Street downtown, the Mission markets, and the shops near Southland are all on our normal route. -
Our Crathco FROZEN pours slush that is too thick to come out. Can you fix it?
Usually yes. Slush that is too stiff means the barrel is over-freezing, either from a timer or thermostat that has drifted or a mix that is too low on sugar. We reset the freeze cycle and check your product brix so it pours the way it should again. -
How fast can you get parts for an older D-series unit?
We stock the common D-series wear parts on the truck, including augers, couplings, and seals. For an odd part we source it and give you the timing in the written quote before we order anything.
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