Business Details
28 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Services in Ipswich
Established in 1998, Welch Refrigeration is a family-run business specialising in refrigeration, air conditioning, and ventilation solutions for commercial, industrial, and marine sectors. Our team of highly qualified engineers provides 24/7 emergency response, planned preventative maintenance, and tailored installations across Suffolk and the UK. With F-gas-certified engineers and City & Guilds-trained professionals, we deliver energy-efficient systems, including cold rooms, walk-in freezers, and marine refrigeration.Our services cater to hospitality, agriculture, food processing, and industrial clients, supported by refrigerated trailer hire and cellar cooling solutions. We prioritise minimal disruption during installations, detailed post-service reports, and compliance with health and safety standards. Our apprenticeship scheme ensures ongoing expertise development, while fixed-rate maintenance packages offer long-term cost efficiency.
Services
Air Conditioning
Refrigeration
Maintenance
Marine Refrigeration
Cellar Cooling
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency response for critical cooling failures
- Our engineers hold F-gas and City & Guilds certifications
- We provide tailored refrigeration solutions for diverse industries
- We guarantee minimal disruption during installations and maintenance
- We operate an active apprenticeship scheme for technical excellence
Services
Commercial Refrigeration
We design and install modular cold rooms for hospitality, food suppliers, and healthcare providers. Our engineers conduct site surveys to determine exact requirements, using advanced software to select energy-efficient systems. Services include reach-in and walk-in rooms, with maintenance available 24/7 to ensure operational continuity for businesses reliant on temperature control.
Industrial Refrigeration
Our industrial refrigeration services cater to food processing plants, chemical facilities, and laboratories. We handle compressor overhauls, gas conversions to low-GWP refrigerants, and crop storage solutions. Approved contractors for Farm Electronics, we provide rapid spare parts access and seasonal plant preparation while working around farming schedules to minimise operational disruption.
Marine Refrigeration
We install and maintain refrigeration systems for reefer vessels, cruise ships, and offshore platforms. Our engineers work both in UK ports and aboard vessels worldwide, offering competitive rates for international projects. Services cover repairs, installations, and maintenance of marine air conditioning and refrigeration systems across diverse maritime sectors.
Cellar Cooling
We provide cellar cooling solutions for pubs and microbreweries, including ambient beer coolers that reduce energy bills by up to 40%. Emergency callouts operate 24/7, with site assessments determining optimal equipment upgrades. Our systems ensure optimal storage conditions for beer and wine while offering cost-effective maintenance packages.
Planned Maintenance
Our planned preventative maintenance packages eliminate unplanned downtime through scheduled inspections and repairs. Fixed-rate 3-5 year contracts include 24/7 engineer availability with priority response. Post-visit reports detail work carried out, parts used, and compliance with F-gas regulations, ensuring equipment efficiency and regulatory adherence for commercial and industrial clients.
Questions
Do you offer emergency refrigeration repairs?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency callouts for critical cooling system failures across commercial and industrial sectors.
What areas do you cover?
We operate throughout Suffolk, Ipswich, Norfolk, Essex, and the wider UK for all refrigeration and air conditioning services.
Are your engineers certified?
All our engineers hold F-gas certification and City & Guilds 2079 qualifications in refrigerant handling and safety protocols.
Can you install cold rooms?
Yes, we design and install modular cold rooms to bespoke specifications, including walk-in and industrial drive-in units for various sectors.
Do you service marine refrigeration?
We specialise in marine refrigeration and air conditioning systems for vessels including cruise ships, container vessels, and offshore platforms.
