# True TSSU-48-12 Parts & Repair Costs: Used-Buy Risk Guide | KitchenRisk

> True TSSU-48-12: used $1,400–$2,160, the documented failures that actually cost money, and what to inspect before you buy used.

**Verdict:** inspect

$1,400–$2,160 observed used. Biggest documented cost risk: Inconsistent cooling / compressor short. Buy only after inspection.

**Observed used price:** $1,400–$2,160

**Documented failure risks:**
- Inconsistent cooling / compressor short: Inconsistent cooling / compressor short-cycling is a recurring complaint
- Evaporator coil frost/ice buildup restricting airflow: Evaporator coil frost/ice buildup restricting airflow -- low-side pressure
- Condenser coil dirt/blockage restricting airflow: Condenser coil dirt/blockage restricting airflow (preventable via coil
- Temperature controller failure: Temperature controller failure: stuck-closed contacts keep the compressor
- Prep: Prep-table-specific wear point not covered above: rail/pan-well condensation

## Sources
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_Last verified 2026-08-19. Source: KitchenRisk — https://kitchenrisk.com/models/true-tssu-48-12/ — every claim checked against a primary source before publication (see /methodology/)._