On Galveston Island we repair Sub-Zero built-in refrigerators, wine storage, beverage centers, outdoor units and ice makers. Book online or by phone, and we will set a day that fits the island drive.
Local housing, power events, water conditions, and installation styles all affect how we approach Sub-Zero diagnostics here.
Both the East End district, with 463 historic buildings, and the Silk Stocking district stand on land that was raised after the 1900 storm. After Ike, a large share of West End homes went back up on stilts.
Stairs and raised kitchens change how we move a tall refrigerator, so tell us how many flights lead to the kitchen. In older houses, we check the outlet and wiring before trusting a Sub-Zero control reading.
In Texas City, the Thomas S. Mackey plant run by the Gulf Coast Water Authority treats the island's supply after it arrives by canal from the Brazos. Mains on the railroad bridge carry it to Galveston.
When a boil-water notice lifts, flush the Sub-Zero dispenser and discard any ice produced while it was in effect. Replace the filter too if the notice lasted more than a day or two.
Ike struck Galveston in September 2008 behind a surge reaching 17 feet, leaving five to six feet of water across the East End. Damage touched most homes in the city.
Between storms, the salty air eats at condenser coils, door hinges and bare screws. We vacuum and inspect the Sub-Zero condenser on every island visit and check outdoor units for rust at the hinges.
Many island beach houses are rented between guests, and others serve as second homes left empty for long stretches. Rental owners often need work done between bookings.
A Sub-Zero left running in an empty house should be checked before the season so a slow leak or warm zone is caught early. We can come between guests if you tell us how to get the key and where the unit is.
We reach the island over the I-45 causeway, and Galveston is the longest drive in our area. Visits are planned in advance, typically for the following day or a later weekday. Beach house owners can leave a lockbox code or plan a key handoff, and should tell us which level the refrigerator is on.
Salt air shortens refrigeration life here more than any other local factor. If a unit runs warm, we check for a salt-crusted condenser and a corroded fan motor before the sealed system. If the outlet or breaker shows corrosion, an electrician should replace it before we restart the unit.
More often than the manual suggests. Salt settles on the coil, so a check every few months helps.
We can. Let us know how to get the key and where the unit is, and we will work around your bookings.
Flush the dispenser, discard the ice and consider a new filter.
