Cold Plunge Repair in Miami, FL
Same-day appliance repair from a local team — 18 factory-trained technicians, 4.79★ across 871 Google reviews. The $59 service call is free if you proceed with the repair, and every job is backed by a 90-day parts-and-labor warranty.
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A cold plunge lives or dies by its chiller, and a chiller is a refrigeration system — the same compressor, refrigerant, and controls logic we have repaired in 29,300+ jobs since 2015. When your ice bath stops getting cold, runs warm, leaks, or throws an error, Berne Appliance Repair services residential cold plunges and ice baths across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach. Same-day appointments most days, a flat $59 diagnostic applied to the repair, and a 4.79-star record across 871 reviews. We diagnose the chiller, pump, filtration, and temperature controls as one system, because that is how they fail.
Brands & equipment we service
We work on the chillers and plunge systems homeowners actually buy: Plunge, Penguin Chillers, Active Aqua, Hailea, BlueFin, Ice Barrel setups, Cold Stoic, Renu Therapy, Polar Monkeys, and DIY builds running off-the-shelf aquarium/hydroponic chillers. Whether your unit is a self-contained plunge with an integrated chiller or a separate chiller plumbed to a tub, we cover the refrigeration loop, the circulation pump, the inline filter/UV, and the digital controller.
Common cold plunge problems — symptom, cause & fix
Water will not get cold / chiller runs but no cooling
Low or lost refrigerant charge from a slow leak, a failing compressor, or a clogged condenser coil choking heat rejection. We check suction/head behavior, clean or test the condenser, find the leak, and repair the sealed system rather than guessing.
Chiller short-cycles or trips on overload
Usually a dirty condenser, a weak start capacitor, or a failing compressor relay. The unit kicks on, draws hard, and shuts off before it can pull the water down. We test the capacitor and overload and restore proper start current.
Poor water flow / weak circulation
A tired circulation pump, an airlocked line, or a filter packed with skin oils and minerals. Without flow the chiller cannot exchange heat, so the water reads warm even when the compressor is fine. We service the pump, prime the loop, and clear the filtration.
Temperature reads wrong or the controller errors out
The temperature probe drifts or corrodes, or the controller loses calibration. We test the sensor against a reference, recalibrate or replace it, and clear the fault.
Water leaks at fittings or the chiller
Cracked barb fittings, failed O-rings, or a corroded chiller cold-side. We trace the leak, replace the fittings or seals, and pressure-check the loop.
Ice/frost forming or water freezing over
A stuck-closed thermostat or a controller calling for cooling nonstop. We diagnose the control loop so the system holds your set temperature instead of overshooting.
Typical repair pricing
| Repair | Typical range* |
|---|---|
| Diagnostic (applied to repair) | $59 |
| Temperature probe / sensor | $130 – $220 |
| Circulation pump | $180 – $360 |
| Start capacitor / relay | $160 – $290 |
| Refrigerant leak repair & recharge | $280 – $560 |
| Compressor replacement | $450 – $900+ |
*Parts and labor, residential. Final price is confirmed in writing after diagnosis; the $59 diagnostic is credited toward the repair if you proceed.
Why homeowners call Berne for cold plunge repair
- Refrigeration specialists — a chiller is a fridge, and sealed-system work is our core trade.
- $59 flat diagnostic, free with the repair.
- Same-day service across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach most days.
- W-2 technicians and a 90-day labor warranty on every job.
- 4.79★ across 871 reviews, 29,300+ jobs since 2015.
Service area
We serve Miami, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and the surrounding Tri-County communities.
Frequently asked questions
Do you fix DIY cold plunges with aquarium chillers?
Yes. If it has a compressor, a pump, and a controller, we can diagnose it — brand-name or homebuilt.
Is recharging refrigerant worth it?
Only if we find and fix the leak first. We do not “top off” a leaking system; we repair it so the charge holds.
How soon can you come out?
Same-day or next-day in most of the Tri-County area. Call (754) 345-4515.
Book your cold plunge repair
Call (754) 345-4515 or request service online. We diagnose the chiller, pump, and controls, quote in writing, and get your plunge cold again.
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About us
Berne Appliance Repair has kept Miami and South Florida homes running for 11 years. Our team of 18 factory-trained technicians has completed more than 29,300 service calls, repairing refrigerators, washers, dryers, ovens, ranges, dishwashers and more for families and small businesses across the region.
We earned a 4.79-star rating from 871 reviews by showing up on time, diagnosing honestly, and fixing it right the first time. Same-day appointments are available, and every repair is backed by experienced people who treat your home with respect.
What can we do for you?
Dryer repair
Our 18 technicians dispatch same-day across South Florida and the Gulf Coast.
Parts on the truck, written warranty, service call applied to the repair.
Washer repair
Washer not draining, not spinning, or stopping mid-cycle? Front-loaders and stacked condo units are daily work for our 18 technicians.
Drum bearings, pumps and shock-absorber kits for Samsung, LG and Whirlpool ride on the truck — most washer repairs close on the first visit, backed by a 90-day warranty.
Microwave repair
Microwave running but not heating, sparking, or tripping the breaker? Built-in and over-the-range models are usually worth repairing — replacement means cabinetry work.
We test magnetrons, diodes and door switches in one visit; the $59 service call is free if you proceed with the repair.
Dishwasher repair
Standing water in the bottom, dishes coming out dirty, or an error code that will not clear? We run dishwasher calls across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach every day.
You approve a written quote before any work starts, and every repair carries a 90-day parts-and-labor warranty.
Range, stove, cooktop and oven repair
Burner not lighting, oven running cold, or an induction cooktop that stopped recognizing pans? We repair gas and electric ranges, wall ovens and cooktops every week.
Igniters, bake elements and control boards for Whirlpool, GE, Samsung and LG are stocked on the truck — the $59 diagnostic is waived when you proceed with the repair.
Refrigerators, wine coolers, ice-machines repairs
Refrigerator not cooling, ice maker gone quiet, or wine cooler running warm? No-cool calls get priority routing — in South Florida heat a full fridge cannot wait.
Parts on the truck, written warranty, service call applied to the repair.
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Ronald l. (Hialeah, FL)
texted thru yelp app and got a reponse with 10 min. pricing for diagnostics was very reasonable. repair pricing was in line with other companies. have to admit guy was knowledgeable and when he left everything was working good. wife was extremely happy as she could not dry our clothes.
definitely recommend this company as very reliable and fast to get out to fix my problem
Jason O. (North Miami Beach, FL)
We recently had Berne Appliance Repair service our fridge. The technician was great and did an amazing job defrosting and cleaning the internal parts of the fridge. It's working like brand new!
I would recommend then to anyone that needs appliance repairs.
Vincent (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
Needed to have a new cooktop installed . spoke with Eugene and he was able to schedule a install time the very next day. The Technician Is-Mael came to install the appliance very professional, A few cabinet modification were needed to install the new unit but was completed with no issues.