🛠️ Services

Fountain System Repair (e.g., Lancer, Cornelius, Servend, Manitowoc)

Beverage System Repairs: We Fix It All

Every beverage system is a little different — but they all depend on the same essentials:
CO₂, water, electricity, syrup (product), and pumps.

When a system isn’t working right, it’s usually a problem in one (or more) of those areas. Our job is to pinpoint the issue fast and get you pouring again.

Here’s how we troubleshoot:

🔌 Step 1: Power Check
We confirm the system has electricity and the board is live.

🥤 Step 2: Pour Test
We check for proper beverage flow. If no drink is coming out, we dig into the next layers.

💨 Step 3: CO₂ & Carbonation
We check carbonation, pressures, and carbonator function. If you’re just getting air, it’s often a “carved out” system or pressure issue.

🧃 Step 4: Product Flow
We verify that your bag-in-box syrup pumps are running and the valves are working. If not, we trace from the syrup source to the faucet.

💧 Step 5: Leak Detection
Leaks are one of the most common problems. A thin layer of ice around your CO₂ tank or carbonator can signal a pressure leak — and wasted money. We trace the lines end-to-end to shut it down.

🧠 Step 6: Control Boards & Smart Systems
We service everything from classic boards to the latest touch-screen interfaces. If your machine needs a reset, firmware update, or menu realignment — we handle that too.

Frozen Beverage Repairs

✅ Our Diagnostic Process

We start by checking the fundamental systems that affect frozen drink performance:

🧃 1. BRIX & Product Flow

  • We make sure the BRIX ratio is correct.

    If it’s off, the drink may be too slushy (overworking the compressor) or too icy (forming ice balls around the beater bar).

  • Improper BRIX can lead to barrel freeze-ups and even motor burnouts.

🔧 2. Refrigeration System

  • We inspect the sealed refrigeration system, including:

    • Compressor

    • Evaporator

    • Condenser

    • Expansion/refrigeration valves

  • We verify refrigerant charge (usually 404A) and ensure proper cycling between freeze and defrost.

  • Common issues we fix:

    • Ice buildup

    • Overheating

    • Low refrigerant

    • Blocked or dirty condensers

💨 3. CO₂ & Water Pressure

  • We test CO₂ pressure and check the bag-in-box pumps for proper delivery to the barrels.

  • We verify water pressure is adequate and balanced.

⚡ 4. Electrical & Controls

  • We check for proper voltage to motors, compressors, and pumps.

  • We test control boards, sensors, and switches to ensure accurate cycle control and display functions.

🛠️ Maintenance & Preventive Services

Routine maintenance can prevent costly failures. We offer:

  • BRIX calibration

  • Filter and pump inspections

  • Refrigeration line checks

  • Condenser cleaning

  • Leak detection

🔍 Common Problems We Fix

  • Product not freezing or over-freezing

  • Beater bars locking up

  • Leaks in refrigerant or CO₂ lines

  • Faulty CO₂ regulators or water pumps

  • Control board errors or screen issues

  • Unresponsive touch panels or cycle sensors

🧰 Brands We Service

  • FBD Frozen Beverage Dispensers

  • Cornelius Viper

  • BUNN frozen drink machines

  • Frosty Factory

  • Granita & margarita machines

📞 Call TPOST Beverage Repair

Whether your system is leaking, freezing up, or not pouring at all — we’ve got you covered. We’re fast, professional, and honest. We'll get your machine back to pouring profits in no time.

📍 Serving Houston and surrounding areas
📱 713-632-7573

System Installations

🧰 Beverage System Installation Services

Turnkey Setup • Expert Workmanship • Serving Houston & Surrounding Areas

At TPOST Beverage Repair, we handle full-service installations for frozen beverage systems and fountain systems — whether you’re opening a new store or upgrading your current setup.

✅ We Install All Types of Beverage Equipment:

  • Frozen drink systems:

    • Single barrel

    • Double barrel

    • 3-barrel, 4-barrel, and larger multi-barrel systems

  • Fountain drink systems:

    • 4-flavor, 8-flavor, 10-flavor

    • 24-flavor, 48-flavor (including touch screen and Freestyle-style units)

🛠️ Full-System Setup Includes:

🔄 Bag-in-Box (BIB) Product Routing

  • Install BIB racks in your storage room

  • Connect each syrup box to CO₂ using proper regulators

  • Set up and mount BIB syrup pumps for each flavor

  • Route all supply lines cleanly and professionally to the beverage station

    • Through wall chases

    • Under slab/foundation (if pre-built)

    • Overhead or through utility rooms

💨 CO₂ Line Installation

  • Connect CO₂ from tank to all:

    • BIB pumps

    • Carbonator

    • Dispensers and valves

  • Set correct pressures for safe and consistent operation

🚰 Water & Carbonated Water Hookup

  • Connect plain water and carbonated water to your machine

  • Install:

    • Water booster pumps (if pressure is low)

    • Water pressure regulators (if pressure is too high)

  • Add a carbonator unit if your machine needs in-house carbonation

🔗 Flavor Programming & BRIX Calibration

  • Correctly assign flavors to all valves

  • BRIX each valve for consistent product quality

  • Set flavor icons and display settings if unit is touch-based

🔧 We’ll Leave You With:

  • A clean, organized install

  • A system that’s ready to serve customers

  • Correct CO₂ and water pressures

  • Properly connected flavors

  • Frozen barrels or fountain valves that pour with confidence

👷 Why Choose TPOST?

  • Fast turnaround

  • Professional setup

  • Competitive pricing

  • Friendly, hands-on service

  • Follow-up support after install

📍 Serving Houston and surrounding areas
📱 713‑632‑7573
🛠️ Frozen • Fountain • Custom Installs

❄️ Commercial Ice Machine Repair & Deep Cleaning

Serving Houston & Surrounding Areas

At TPOST Beverage Repair, we service all types of commercial ice machines — whether it's cubed, flaked, extruded, backroom, or fountain-top mounted.

We repair and maintain units from top brands like:

  • IceTro

  • Manitowoc

  • Hoshizaki

  • And many more

✅ We Work On:

  • ❄️ Cuber machines (standard cubes or half cubes)

  • ❄️ Flakers (for bars, seafood, and display use)

  • ❄️ Extruded ice machines (like nugget/chewable ice for fountain dispensers)

  • ❄️ Backroom or remote systems

  • ❄️ Countertop and fountain-mounted machines

🛠️ Our Repair & Diagnostic Process

We fully inspect and service your machine’s critical systems:

🔄 Water Flow & Circulation

  • Check and adjust inlet water pressure

  • Test water valves

  • Inspect and clean evaporators

  • Ensure water pump is circulating properly

⚙️ Refrigeration System

  • Check compressor pressures (high/low side)

  • Inspect refrigeration valves

  • Test condenser fan and clean coils

  • Ensure freeze-down times and recovery cycles are on spec

🧠 Control Board & Settings

  • Inspect control board operation

  • Verify dip switch settings

  • Test all board-connected components

  • Calibrate ice thickness settings

  • Confirm correct freeze/harvest cycle times

🌡️ Temperature & Pressure

  • Check operating temps

  • Test refrigerant pressures

  • Diagnose inconsistencies in harvest/freeze transitions

🧼 Need to Pass Inspection?

We provide deep cleaning services to help you pass health inspections.

  • Remove scale, biofilm, and water discoloration

  • Clean hard-to-reach internal surfaces

  • Restore machine appearance for compliance

We perform this kind of cleaning every week for businesses preparing for inspection.

🔁 Preventive Maintenance Available

Don’t wait for a breakdown. Preventative service keeps your unit efficient, clean, and compliant. We’ll inspect, clean, and tune your machine on a regular schedule.

📞 Call TPOST Beverage Repair Today

We’ll get your ice machine up and running — or keep it running like new.

📍 Houston & Surrounding
📱 713‑632‑7573
✅ Honest Pricing • Fast Turnaround • Expert Diagnostics

Preventive Maintenance Plans and Water Filter Changeouts

🔧 Fountain Drink System Maintenance

Here’s what we do during a fountain PM visit:

  • Blow out drain lines to remove clogs and gunk buildup (a common summer issue)

  • Clean drain tubes from the ice bin to the floor drain to prevent flooding

  • Check & calibrate BRIX settings on all flavors

    (Many times Dr. Pepper or Coke get manually adjusted for taste, or water pressure changes throw BRIX off — we fix that)

  • Inspect ice lever contact to ensure it’s triggering correctly

  • Clean around the valves and nozzles for better hygiene and pour quality

✅ These steps prevent leaks, poor drink quality, slow pours, and health code violations — all for a very low cost.

❄️ Ice Machine Maintenance

Ice machines require special attention to avoid breakdowns — especially in the summer heat. Whether you operate a cuber, nugget, or flaker unit, we know how to keep it running like new.

Here’s how we maintain peak performance:

  • Deep-clean evaporators using appropriate descaler to remove scale buildup

  • Clean out water reservoirs and tubing

  • Remove gooey buildup that can block water flow to evaporator plates

  • Prevent uneven ice patterns and freeze-up failures

  • Avoid damage from ice grinding on evaporator walls (which stresses motors and compressors)

  • Check and adjust ice thickness to ensure proper freeze/harvest cycles

  • Check low-side and high-side pressures

  • Verify freeze-down times and harvest cycles

🧽 Ice Bin Deep Cleaning
We also perform full cleanouts under the ice machine, including:

  • Remove all ice from the bin

  • Scrub and sanitize the inside of the bin

  • Wipe down surfaces to remove discoloration, mold, or odor-causing buildup

✅ These steps are critical for:

  • Passing health inspections

  • Maintaining ice quality

  • Avoiding mechanical failure

  • Reducing energy costs and downtime

📉 Without proper PM, your machine may run harder, produce poor-quality ice, or shut down when you need it most.