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Beverage-Air UCR48A: Used-Buy Risk, Repairs & What to Check

Used Beverage-Air UCR48A buying guide, prices $1,100-$1,599, compressor not humming risk, recall check, repair costs and what to inspect.

Status: published
Used range$1,100–$1,599
RecallON RECORD
Known risks5
Sources16
Verified2026-08-19

⚠ Recall on record for this model family

  • Active/historic safety recall — see dossier CRITICAL VARIANT FLAG verify-before-publish — official notice

Verify the unit's serial number against the official notice before purchase.

Decision status
inspect

$1,100–$1,599 observed used. Biggest documented cost risk: Compressor not humming = temperature control commonly stuck. Verify the serial against the official recall notice first. Buy only after inspection.

Confidence 72%
Market context
Not yet verified

2 observed comparables

As of Aug 19, 2026
Repair Risk Matrix

What can make the cheap machine expensive?

Compressor not humming = temperature control commonly stuckhigh

Compressor not humming = temperature control commonly stuck open, needs

Cost not yet verified
Compressor starts then shuts offhigh

Compressor starts then shuts off: start relay and/or start capacitor failure

Cost not yet verified
Some Beveragehigh

Some Beverage-Air compressor models reported with a piston-ring failure mode

Cost not yet verified
General compressorhigh

General compressor-failure drivers: dirty condenser coils -> overheating

Cost not yet verified
Excessive discharge pressure can shorthigh

Excessive discharge pressure can short-cycle the compressor on the overload

Cost not yet verified

Common questions

How much does a used Beverage-Air UCR48A cost?

Observed listings range roughly $1,100 to $1,599 depending on age, condition, and configuration (as of 2026-08-19).

What fails on the Beverage-Air UCR48A?

The most cited concerns in our evidence record: Compressor not humming = temperature control commonly stuck, Compressor starts then shuts off, Some Beverage. See the risk breakdown above for details and sources.

Is the Beverage-Air UCR48A under recall?

A safety recall exists for this model family — verify the unit's serial number against the official notice linked on this page before buying.

From the research record

  • PRICE: - New: ~$3,964-$5,180 street, varies by seller/delivery terms. https://www.eliterestaurantequipment.com/product/beverage-air-undercounter-refrigerator-ucr48a https://www.ebay.com/itm/176327022176 - Used/pre-owned: roughly $1,100-$1,599 (spread across multiple eBay and dealer listings; delivery fees add $100-$600 depending on seller). https://www.eb
  • FAILURES: - Compressor not humming = temperature control commonly stuck open, needs replacement. Compressor humming but not starting = check for low voltage. https://www.partstown.com/cm/resource-center/guides/gd1/beverage-air-cooler-troubleshooting - Compressor starts then shuts off: start relay and/or start capacitor failure. https://www.freedomappliancese
  • REPAIR: - TODO: unsourced — no compressor replacement dollar figure found for UCR48A in this search pass. Searches returned parts catalog pages, not priced quotes; would need to pull an actual part price from a live listing. - OEM/aftermarket parts channels confirmed to stock UCR48A parts (compressors, evaporator coils, door hinges, door gaskets): https://
  • LIFE: - Undercounter refrigerator class generally cited at 8-12 years, with one source giving ~10 years as typical; proper maintenance can extend by up to ~30%, heavy use/poor maintenance shortens it. https://www.kitchenall.com/blog/how-long-do-commercial-
  • VIDEO (00:00:09 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeQhFruqjmw): "condenser fans running with the compressor's not it's cold it's not even"
  • VIDEO (00:00:11 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeQhFruqjmw): "compressor's not it's cold it's not even"
  • VIDEO (00:00:11 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeQhFruqjmw): "compressor's not it's cold it's not even trying to run"

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