Bay Area Commercial Refrigeration & Cold Storage · 40+ Years

Advanced Equipment
Services Inc.

Serving the Bay Area's commercial refrigeration and cold storage needs for over 40 years. We work with commercial businesses from the design stage through project completion and beyond.

Steve Rivas, Owner & Bay Area Native  ·  Lic. #595477

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Licensed & Fully Insured
EPA Certified Technicians
All Major Brands Serviced
24/7 Emergency Service
Satisfaction Guaranteed

Equipment & Services

We can assist you from the design stage through project completion and beyond — covering a wide range of commercial refrigeration, cold storage, and ice equipment needs.

Equipment We Work With

  • Walk-in Refrigerators and Freezers
  • Reach-in Refrigerators and Freezers
  • Refrigerated Prep Units
  • Ice Machines
  • Display Cases
  • Flower Cases
  • Wine Units
  • Beer Cases
  • Glycol Systems
  • Reciprocating Chillers
  • And many other specialty product needs

Construction & Installation

From ground-up commercial builds to equipment retrofits, we manage commercial refrigeration projects from design through completion with decades of field experience.

Preventive Maintenance

We offer maintenance schedules designed to keep repair and replacement costs down and your systems running at peak efficiency year-round.

Sales & Repair Service

New equipment sales and repair service for existing equipment — whatever your refrigeration needs, we have the experience to handle it.

40+ Years of Bay Area Expertise

Advanced Equipment Services is owned and operated by Steve Rivas, a Bay Area native with over 40 years of commercial refrigeration and ice equipment experience.

We work with businesses of every size — from single-location restaurants to grocery stores and cold storage facilities — and take pride in being a reliable, long-term partner for all of your refrigeration needs. Contractor's License #595477.

01

Rapid Response

We understand that refrigeration downtime means lost inventory and revenue. Our team responds quickly, every day of the week.

02

Transparent Pricing

No hidden fees or surprise charges. We provide upfront estimates and honest recommendations — never upsell what you don't need.

03

Certified Expertise

All technicians are EPA certified, fully insured, and trained on current industry standards and the latest refrigeration technology.

04

Long-Term Relationships

Many of our clients have been with us for years. We build partnerships, not just transactions, and prioritize your long-term success.

Serving the
Bay Area

We serve commercial businesses throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Contact us to confirm service at your location.

San Francisco
Oakland
Berkeley
Hayward
Concord
Extended coverage available. Call us to discuss.

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Get In Touch

Have a question or want to inquire about our services? Reach out to Steve or Lorenzo directly — we'd love to hear from you.

Owner Steve Rivas (925) 899-6109 steve@aesref.com
Son & Lead Technician Lorenzo Rivas (925) 899-1470 lorenzo@aesref.com

Send Us a Message

We typically respond within a few hours during business hours.