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Welcome to Repair Prose – Where Fixing Things is an Art
Welcome to our blog! We’re Repair Pros Services, Inc. , and we’re glad you’re here. At our core, we’re a full-service Restaurant Equipment Repair and Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC company proudly serving Chattanooga, TN, and the surrounding areas. With years of experience and deep roots in the foodservice and hospitality industries, we know the ins and outs of keeping your business running smoothly—especially behind the scenes, where it counts most. Why "Repair Prose" -- Be
Jun 26, 20251 min read


Why Your Walk-In Cooler Keeps Freezing Up (and What to Do About It)
A walk-in cooler that keeps freezing up isn’t just annoying — it’s a warning sign. For restaurants, hotels, and commercial kitchens, this is one of the most common commercial refrigeration repair calls we see — and it’s usually preventable. Ice buildup can damage equipment, ruin inventory, drive up energy costs, and eventually lead to a full breakdown at the worst possible time. If your walk-in cooler is icing over, here’s what’s actually causing it — and what you can do bef
Jan 53 min read
Winter-Proofing Your Restaurant Equipment: What to Inspect Before It Gets Cold
Cold weather is rough on commercial kitchens. Even if the temperature inside stays warm, your equipment, gas lines, and plumbing are still affected by what happens outdoors. A few quick checks in late Fall can save you from the kind of mid-January emergency that shuts a kitchen down on a Saturday night. Here’s what every restaurant should inspect before winter hits. 1. Make Sure Your Walk-In Is Ready for Temperature Drop Walk-ins work harder in the winter because the air outs
Dec 12, 20253 min read
Honoring Our Veterans – A Message from Repair Pros Services, Inc.
This Veteran’s Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our country with courage, dedication, and sacrifice. Your commitment to protecting our freedoms does not go unnoticed, and we are deeply grateful for your service. Please Note: In observance of Veteran’s Day, Repair Pros Services, Inc. will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th for regular business. Emergency service is available for current customers. To all veterans and active-duty service members
Nov 10, 20251 min read
The Ultimate Guide to Equipment Sounds: What That Rattle, Hiss, or BANG Means
If your kitchen equipment could talk, what would it say? Well—good news—it does ! You just have to know how to listen. Every rattle, hiss, or bang is your equipment’s way of saying something’s off (or about to be). Whether it’s a fryer humming like a jazz band or a refrigerator that’s suddenly started hissing louder than a snake pit, those sounds are your early warning system. Here’s your ultimate guide to decoding the noises that keep your commercial kitchen humming—or halt
Nov 3, 20253 min read
🍁 Getting Your HVAC System Ready for Fall: A Maintenance Checklist
As the weather in Chattanooga starts to cool, your commercial HVAC system is about to work a little differently. The transition from...
Oct 8, 20252 min read
🍂 Fall Preventive Maintenance: Why Now Is the Time to Service Your Equipment
As the weather cools down and the holiday rush approaches, now is the perfect time to make sure your restaurant’s equipment is ready for...
Sep 24, 20252 min read
How to Prep Your Equipment for Seasonal Changes (Spring & Fall Maintenance Tips)
Your kitchen equipment works hard all year long. And just like your home’s HVAC system needs seasonal checkups, your commercial...
Sep 4, 20252 min read
Energy-Saving Tips for Commercial Kitchens (That Won’t Slow You Down)
Running a busy commercial kitchen means every second counts—and every dollar does too. Energy bills are one of the largest expenses...
Aug 28, 20252 min read
Top 10 Commercial Kitchen Emergencies - Ranked by Chaos (And How to Avoid Them)
Welcome to the wild side of restaurant life—where fryers fail at the worst times, dishwashers bubble over like middle school science...
Aug 5, 20252 min read
The Most Common Commercial Kitchen Repairs in Chattanooga—And How to Avoid Them
Running a commercial kitchen in Chattanooga is no small feat. Between the rush of service and the demands of health and safety standards,...
Jul 30, 20252 min read
❄️ HVAC Filters, Coils & Cleanings: What Your System Wishes You Knew
Your HVAC system works hard behind the scenes—especially in a restaurant setting, where heat, grease, and constant foot traffic keep it...
Jul 23, 20252 min read
Why Preventive Maintenance Pays Off – The Real Cost of Waiting Too Long
At Repair Pros Services, Inc., we’ve seen it time and time again: a walk-in cooler runs a little warmer than usual… an oven takes a few...
Jul 17, 20251 min read
5 Signs Your Walk-In Cooler Needs Attention (Before It Breaks Down)
For restaurant owners, your walk-in cooler is the heart of your kitchen’s cold storage. But when something starts to go wrong, it’s not...
Jul 9, 20252 min read


Keeping Cool on the 4th of July – A Holiday Message from Repair Pros
As we gather with family and friends to celebrate the 4th of July, we want to take a moment to wish all of our customers and community a...
Jul 2, 20251 min read
Summer Heat is Here – Is Your Cooling Equipment Ready?
If you’ve stepped outside lately, you already know: summer has officially clocked in. Here in Chattanooga and the surrounding areas,...
Jun 26, 20251 min read
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