Installations & Changeouts

Set up right the first time, so it keeps pouring for years to come.

New equipment only performs as well as the install behind it. A soda fountain set up incorrectly, a frozen beverage machine calibrated wrong out of the gate, or an ice machine installed without proper water line prep - these mistakes don't always show up on day one, but they show up eventually, usually as a service call and sometimes as a voided warranty.


BERCO handles both new installations and equipment changeouts with manufacturer-certified technicians, whether you're opening a new location, upgrading underperforming equipment, or rolling out new equipment across dozens of sites at once.


Quick Facts

  • Manufacturer-certified installation - protects your equipment warranty
  • Self-performing - no subcontractors, every technician is a direct BERCO employee
  • Single-location and multi-location rollout capability
  • Coverage across FL, GA, AL, MS, NC & SC
  • All major brands and equipment types

New Installations


Bringing in beverage or hot food equipment for the first time - whether it's a new location build-out or adding a new equipment category to an existing site - requires more than setting a machine down and plugging it in. Proper installation means correct placement, calibration to manufacturer spec, and verification that water, power, and CO2/syrup lines are set up to support the equipment long-term.


BERCO's technicians handle the full installation process:

  • Site preparation review - confirming water, power, and CO2/syrup infrastructure supports the equipment being installed
  • Manufacturer-certified setup - installation performed to factory standards, which protects your equipment warranty
  • Calibration - equipment tuned to spec before it ever serves a customer
  • Testing - verifying performance before the technician leaves the site


Incorrect installation is one of the most common reasons new equipment underperforms or fails early - proper setup on day one is what prevents a service call in month one.

Equipment Changeouts


Replacing equipment that's underperforming, aging out, or no longer supported is a different job than a first-time install - you're working around an operating location, removing what's there now, and getting new equipment running with as little disruption as possible.


BERCO manages changeouts end-to-end:

  • Delivery and setup coordination - so your new equipment is ready to go with minimal disruption to daily operations
  • Safe removal and disposal - old equipment removed and disposed of responsibly
  • Calibration and testing - the replacement is set up to manufacturer spec and verified before technicians leave
  • Staff walkthrough - a brief overview so your team knows how to operate the new equipment from day one

What Happens During an Installation or Changeout


  1. Site and scope review - BERCO confirms what's being installed or replaced, and reviews the site's water, power, and CO2/syrup infrastructure against the equipment's requirements.
  2. Scheduling - installation or changeout is scheduled around your operating hours, minimizing disruption to the location.
  3. Removal (changeouts only) - existing equipment is safely disconnected, removed, and disposed of responsibly.
  4. Installation and calibration - the new unit is set up to manufacturer spec, connected, and calibrated by a certified technician.
  5. Testing - equipment is run and verified before the technician leaves the site.
  6. Staff walkthrough - your team gets a brief overview of the new equipment so it's ready to use immediately.


For multi-location projects, this same process is coordinated and repeated across every site on the rollout schedule.

Repair or Replace? How to Decide


Facility managers often have to decide whether a piece of equipment is worth repairing again or whether it's time for a changeout. A few factors that typically point toward replacement rather than another repair:

  • Repair frequency is increasing. If the same unit is generating service calls every few months, the cost of repeated repairs starts to outweigh the cost of replacement.
  • The equipment is near or past its expected service life. Older units often require parts that are harder to source, which extends repair timelines and raises cost.
  • Parts are becoming difficult to find, or the manufacturer no longer supports the model. Discontinued models eventually become harder and more expensive to keep repairing, even if the unit itself is still functional today.
  • Repair costs are approaching replacement cost. When a single repair estimate gets close to the cost of a new unit, replacement is usually the better long-term investment.
  • Performance has declined even when "working." Equipment that technically runs but underperforms - slower cycle times, inconsistent output - is often costing you in customer experience even without a full breakdown.

Built for Multi-Location Rollouts


Facility managers responsible for equipment across dozens or hundreds of locations need an install partner who can execute at scale, not just at a single site. BERCO regularly manages multi-location installation and changeout projects - coordinating scheduling, technician deployment, and equipment delivery across many locations at once, whether that's a full rollout for a new equipment standard, a phased changeout across an existing footprint, or bringing new locations online as a chain grows. This isn't limited to new contracts - existing BERCO customers use the same rollout capability whenever they're standardizing or upgrading equipment across their locations.


Frequently Asked Questions
About Installs & Changeouts (FAQs)

  • How do I know if I should repair or replace my beverage equipment?

    Consider replacement when repair calls on the same unit are becoming frequent, repair costs are approaching the cost of a new unit, parts are becoming hard to source, or the equipment is old enough that the manufacturer no longer supports the model.

  • Does a professional installation affect my equipment warranty?

    Yes. Most manufacturers require certified installation to keep warranty coverage valid. BERCO's technicians are manufacturer-certified, so new installations and changeouts are performed to factory standards that protect your warranty.

  • Can BERCO handle equipment installations across multiple locations at once?

    Yes. BERCO regularly manages multi-location installation and changeout projects, coordinating scheduling and technician deployment across many sites at once - for new location rollouts, chain-wide equipment upgrades, or phased changeouts across an existing footprint.

  • What happens to my old equipment during a changeout?

    BERCO handles safe removal and responsible disposal of replaced equipment as part of the changeout process, so there's no separate vendor or logistics burden on your team.

  • Does BERCO install equipment from all major manufacturers?

    Yes. BERCO's technicians are manufacturer-certified across all major beverage and hot food equipment brands, covering soda fountains, coffee and hot beverage systems, frozen carbonated beverage machines, and ice machines.

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Upgrade With Confidence


Whether you're opening a new location or replacing equipment that's holding you back, BERCO's certified technicians handle installation and changeouts the right way, the first time.