Marine Refrigeration Service & Repair
Keep your galley cold and your catch fresh — expert repair of every marine refrigeration system.
Refrigeration specialists who repair, not just replace
A marine refrigerator that won't hold temperature can ruin a trip and spoil thousands of dollars of provisions. We diagnose and repair holding-plate, flat-evaporator, DC, engine-drive, and residential-type marine systems with decades of hands-on experience.
Whether it's a failing compressor, a refrigerant leak, a tired holding plate, or worn controls, we identify the true fault and recondition the system — extending its life rather than defaulting to expensive replacement.
Common refrigeration problems we solve
Not cooling properly
Low refrigerant, dirty condensers, or failing compressors that leave the box warm.
Running constantly
Worn door seals, failing thermostats, and overworked compressors draining your batteries.
Icing or frost build-up
Defrost and control faults that choke airflow and reduce cooling capacity.
Aging holding plates
Reconditioning and replacement of holding plates and evaporators on classic systems.
How our service works
A straightforward, honest process from first call to verified repair.
1. Call & assess
Tell us your symptoms and system type. We gather the details that point to the likely cause before we arrive.
2. Dockside diagnosis
We come to your slip, test the system end to end, and identify the real fault — not a guess.
3. Repair or recondition
We fix, recondition, or source the right parts, always favoring repair over costly replacement where we can.
4. Verify & advise
We confirm the system holds temperature, then share simple maintenance tips to keep it running cold.
Frequently asked questions
Common causes include a low refrigerant charge, a dirty or air-blocked condenser, weak seawater or air cooling, failing compressors, or worn door seals. We test the full system to pinpoint whether it's a mechanical, refrigerant, or electrical issue.
Request this service
Tell us about your system and we'll be in touch to schedule a dockside visit.
Marine cooling problem? We're ready.
Call now or request service and a Hawthorne Marine technician will get you back on the water — cold.