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HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceRepair and Maintenance Decisions3MediumField Technician$ implied

Melting ice buildup in walk-in freezer without causing water flooding on the floor.

Existing manual methods like heat gun and hot water are labor-intensive, risk flooding, and lack a purpose-built tool for safe, controlled ice removal in walk-in freezers.

Severity

3Medium

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

Apr 24, 2026

Workarounds Described

uses heat gun on drain pan until water drains
applies hot water on coil to melt ice

App Concept

FrostFree Flow

FrostFree Flow is a portable, heated mat system designed to safely melt ice in walk-in freezers without flooding. Place the mat under the evaporator coil, connect to a standard outlet, and let controlled low-temperature heat gently melt ice into a built-in collection tray. No more heat guns or hot water hazards.

Key Features

Low-voltage heated mat with adjustable temperature (100-150°F)
Integrated drip tray with hose drain to floor drain
Portable design with 10-ft power cord and thermal cutoff
Rapid defrost mode for emergency coil clearing

Target Users: HVAC/R technicians servicing walk-in freezers at restaurants, grocery stores, and cold storage facilities

Revenue Model: $299 one-time purchase per unit, $99 optional annual service plan

Existing Solutions Mentioned

heat gunhot water

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