COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION & APPLIANCE REPAIR · MPLS / ST. PAUL
Same-Day Commercial Refrigeration & Appliance Repairin Minneapolis & St. Paul
Restaurants, cafés, bars, hotels, food trucks, offices, and small businesses in Minnesota lose money the moment a cooler or oven goes down. Central Minnesota Appliance Repair provides same-day commercial appliance repair across Minneapolis, St. Paul, the Twin Cities, and Western Wisconsin for reach-ins, walk-ins, ice machines, commercial dishwashers, ovens, ranges, fryers, and commercial laundry.
Central Minnesota Appliance Repair provides same-day, light-commercial appliance repair across Minneapolis, St. Paul, the Twin Cities, and Western Wisconsin — reach-ins, walk-ins, ice machines, commercial dishwashers, ovens, ranges, fryers, and commercial laundry. Commercial calls get priority dispatch. The diagnostic is $179 (waived on approved repair), most standard repairs run $280–$780, and every job carries a 1-year parts-and-labor warranty. Net-15/Net-30 and POs available. Call (651) 364-7466.
Last updated: May 2026
Same-day commercial repair when downtime costs money
Emergency dispatch is available for commercial refrigeration failures during our hours (Mon–Sun, 7am–9pm) so a failing cooler or walk-in doesn't cost you a weekend of inventory. A failed reach-in, walk-in, ice machine, dishwasher, or oven during service can cost a restaurant thousands in spoiled inventory and lost covers. Our commercial refrigeration and kitchen-equipment calls are prioritized so the kitchen, bar, or back-of-house is back online as fast as possible — usually the same day across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the inner metro.
We service light-commercial equipment in restaurants, cafés, coffee shops, bars, breweries, food trucks, hotels, B&Bs, multifamily property common areas, offices, churches, schools, daycares, and break rooms. For large industrial refrigeration racks or process equipment, we'll point you to the right refrigeration specialist instead of taking a job we can't do well.
Every visit starts with a real diagnosis — temperatures, pressures, control-board tests, airflow, gaskets, drains, and sealed-system checks where appropriate. You get a written quote before any repair work begins.
On-site commercial cooler repair at a Minneapolis grocery store — diagnosing a glass-door dairy case before it loses inventory.
Commercial appliances we repair
We repair most light-commercial refrigeration, cooking, warewashing, and laundry equipment used in food service and hospitality. If you're not sure whether your equipment is in our scope, call with the make and model and we'll tell you up front before we dispatch a truck.
Commercial refrigeration repair in Minneapolis & St. Paul
Commercial refrigeration repair is the largest single category of work we do for Twin Cities restaurants, bars, hotels, grocery, and c-store accounts. Refrigeration failures are the calls that cost operators the most money the fastest — a 4-hour window can wipe out a weekend of inventory. Every Central Minnesota Appliance Repair truck is staffed by an EPA Section 608 certified technician carrying common refrigeration parts (fan motors, defrost components, thermostats, gaskets, drain-line gear, and frequently-failed control boards) so most jobs finish in one visit.
We provide same-day commercial refrigerator repair service across Minneapolis, St. Paul, Edina, Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Maple Grove, Woodbury, Roseville, Eagan, Hudson WI, and the rest of the Twin Cities metro. Emergency commercial refrigeration repair calls get front-of-line dispatch during our hours (Mon–Sun, 7am–9pm) — average on-site arrival is under 4 hours for calls placed before 11am.
Blast chillers & rapid-cool units (light-commercial)
Refrigerated display cases for bakeries & delis
Food-truck refrigeration
Common commercial refrigeration failures we repair
Cooler or freezer not holding temperature
Walk-in temperature alarm or warm-up
Compressor short-cycling or not starting
Condenser fan motor failure (warm box, hot compressor)
Evaporator fan motor failure (uneven cooling, frost)
Defrost heater or defrost timer faults (ice build-up)
Door gasket failure (condensation, warm walls)
Clogged evaporator drain (standing water inside)
Refrigerant leak diagnosis & recovery (608 work)
Control-board & thermostat replacement
Ice machine not producing, scaled evaporator, harvest faults
Glass-door merchandiser anti-sweat heater failure
Commercial refrigerator & ice machine brands we service
True, Traulsen, Beverage-Air, Continental, Turbo Air, Delfield, Victory, Migali, Arctic Air, Master-Bilt, Kolpak walk-ins, Norlake walk-ins, Hoshizaki, Manitowoc, Scotsman, Ice-O-Matic, Follett, and most other commercial refrigeration and ice-machine brands. OEM parts are sourced for less common models, usually within 24–72 hours.
The commercial failures we're called for most are coolers not holding temperature, ice machines not producing, dishwashers not draining, and ovens not heating.
Commercial reach-in cooler not cooling
Walk-in cooler temperature alarm
Reach-in freezer frosting up
Prep-table refrigerator warm
Under-counter cooler not holding temp
Commercial ice machine not making ice
Commercial dishwasher not draining
Commercial dishwasher leaving spots
Commercial oven not heating
Convection oven fan failure
Combi oven steam generator faults
Commercial range burners not igniting
Deep fryer thermostat issues
Stacked commercial dryer no heat
Commercial washer drain or fill faults
Compressor short-cycling on coolers
Door gaskets failing on reach-ins
Refrigerant leaks on sealed systems
Commercial response times — by the numbers
We measure ourselves on how fast we get a Twin Cities kitchen back online. These are the figures we track across our commercial accounts in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Western Wisconsin:
94%
Same-day response
of commercial calls placed before 11am
< 4 hrs
Average on-site arrival
for refrigeration emergencies in the Twin Cities
88%
First-visit fix rate
common parts stocked on every truck
1 year
Warranty period
parts & labor, in writing
What to do when a commercial cooler fails
If product crossed 41°F for more than 4 hours, follow your HACCP plan and discard affected items — then run these four steps in order while you wait for service.
01
Move product to a backup cooler immediately
Relocate high-value, temperature-sensitive product (dairy, raw protein, prepped items) to a working reach-in, walk-in, or rented refer truck. Document the time you started the transfer for insurance.
02
Log the temperature and the last known-good reading
Photograph the controller and the internal thermometer. If product crossed 41°F for more than 4 hours, follow your HACCP plan — and document everything you discarded.
03
Check the condenser, door gaskets, and drain line
Pull the grille and vacuum the condenser coil. Confirm the door closes flush and gaskets seal. Clear the evaporator drain if you see standing water. A clogged coil or torn gasket is the failure 40% of the time.
04
Call a commercial-rated technician
Sealed-system work requires EPA Section 608 certification. Call Central Minnesota Appliance Repair at (651) 364-7466 — commercial refrigeration calls placed before 11am typically get a same-day window across Minneapolis & St. Paul.
Industries & accounts we serve
We work with independent restaurants, restaurant groups, coffee shops, bakeries, bars, breweries, taprooms, food trucks and ghost kitchens, hotels and B&Bs, event venues, country clubs, multifamily property managers, offices, schools, daycares, and faith communities. Net-15 and Net-30 invoicing is available after the first paid visit, and we can issue a certificate of insurance to property managers and hospitality groups on request.
Restaurants & cafés
Reach-ins, prep tables, fryers, combi ovens
Independent restaurants, family chains, ghost kitchens, and food halls across the Twin Cities. Front-of-line dispatch keeps your line moving during service windows.
Hospitality maintenance contracts with COIs for property managers. Quarterly walkthroughs catch failing condensers before they cost you a wedding weekend.
Glass-door grocery cases, walk-in cooler diagnostics, and food-truck refrigeration — including weekend service to protect inventory.
If you operate multiple locations across the Twin Cities, ask about a maintenance plan — quarterly or semi-annual visits typically pay for themselves the first time they catch a failing condenser fan or a clogged drain before it costs you a weekend's worth of inventory. Not sure whether to fix or swap a unit? See our repair vs. replace guide.
Commercial appliance repair pricing
Commercial diagnostic is $179 (waived on approved repair), and most standard repairs run $280–$780, quoted in writing before work begins. Sealed-system, control-board, and ice-machine teardowns are quoted separately so there are no surprises on the invoice. Parts and labor carry a 1-year written warranty.
Item
Price
Commercial diagnostic fee
$179
Waived with approved repair?
Yes
Typical standard repairs
$280–$780
Sealed-system & ice-machine work
Quoted in writing
Maintenance plans
Quarterly / semi-annual
Warranty
1-year parts & labor
Typical commercial repair ranges (parts + labor, after diagnostic)
Ranges are typical Twin Cities 2026 pricing and confirmed in writing before any work begins.
Net-15 / Net-30 invoicing and POs accepted from established commercial accounts.
Commercial brands we service
Our trucks stock common parts for True, Traulsen, Beverage-Air, Continental, Turbo Air, Delfield, Hoshizaki, Manitowoc, Scotsman, Ice-O-Matic, Hobart, Vulcan, Garland, Wolf commercial, Southbend, Frymaster, Pitco, Speed Queen, Maytag commercial, and similar brands. OEM parts are sourced for less common models, usually within 24–72 hours.
Commercial repair terms, defined
A few terms that come up on every commercial service call — useful when you're comparing quotes or filing an insurance claim.
EPA Section 608
Federal certification required to service equipment containing refrigerant. Every Central MN Appliance Repair tech is 608 certified for Type I, II, and III work.
Light-commercial
Equipment rated for commercial duty but not industrial process loads — reach-ins, prep tables, single-compressor walk-ins, under-counter dishwashers, and similar units we service daily.
Sealed system
The closed refrigerant loop (compressor, condenser, evaporator, metering device). Requires recovery, evacuation, and recharge — and the 608 cert above.
HACCP-critical window
The 41°F / 4-hour window in which refrigerated TCS food must be brought back below 41°F or discarded. Our dispatch prioritizes calls inside this window.
Related residential services
Many restaurant owners and property managers also need help with the appliances in their homes or rental units. We cover the full residential lineup as well:
We rank for — and answer — the most common commercial repair searches across the Twin Cities. If you searched any of the phrases below, this is the right page:
Don't see your exact equipment or city? Call (651) 364-7466 — if it's light-commercial and inside our service area, we likely fix it.
Commercial repair service areas
Central Minnesota Appliance Repair provides commercial appliance repair across Minneapolis, St. Paul, the Twin Cities metro, and Western Wisconsin. Popular accounts are in downtown Minneapolis, North Loop, Uptown, downtown St. Paul, Cathedral Hill, Highland Park, Edina, Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Woodbury, Maple Grove, Roseville, White Bear Lake, Hudson, and Stillwater. Outside the main metro? Call (651) 364-7466 and we'll confirm coverage for your address.
Yes. Central Minnesota Appliance Repair services light-commercial and small-business equipment including reach-in coolers and freezers, prep-table refrigerators, under-counter units, ice machines, commercial dishwashers, commercial ovens, ranges, fryers, and commercial laundry equipment in restaurants, cafés, bars, food trucks, hotels, offices, and break rooms.
How fast can you respond to a commercial repair call?
We prioritize commercial accounts because downtime costs money and risks food spoilage. Same-day appointments are often available across Minneapolis, St. Paul, the Twin Cities, and Western Wisconsin when you call early in the day. Emergency dispatch is offered for refrigeration failures.
Do you work on walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers?
We service most light-commercial walk-in cooler and freezer issues including temperature problems, fan failures, defrost issues, door and gasket repairs, drain clearing, and basic sealed-system diagnosis. For large industrial refrigeration racks we'll refer you to a commercial refrigeration specialist.
How much does commercial appliance repair cost?
Diagnostic is $179 for commercial accounts and is waived when you approve the repair. Most standard commercial repairs fall between $280 and $780 total, depending on the appliance, parts, and labor. Sealed-system and control-board repairs are quoted in writing before any work begins.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Quarterly and semi-annual preventive maintenance plans are available for restaurants and small businesses. Plans typically include condenser cleaning, gasket inspection, temperature calibration, ice machine cleaning, and a written equipment report so you can budget for replacements before they fail.
Do you carry parts for commercial brands?
Our trucks stock common parts for True, Traulsen, Beverage-Air, Continental, Hoshizaki, Manitowoc, Scotsman, Hobart, Vulcan, Garland, and similar brands. Less common parts are sourced through OEM and authorized distributors, usually within 24–72 hours.
Can you invoice my business and accept POs?
Yes. We invoice commercial accounts on Net-15 or Net-30 terms after the first paid visit, and we accept purchase orders from established restaurant groups, hotels, property managers, and municipal accounts.
Are your technicians insured for commercial work?
Yes. Our technicians are licensed, insured, and EPA Section 608 certified for refrigerant work. Certificates of insurance can be issued to property managers and hospitality groups on request.
Do you offer emergency commercial refrigeration repair?
Yes. Commercial refrigeration failures get front-of-line dispatch during our hours (Mon–Sun, 7am–9pm). Most Twin Cities calls placed before 11am get a same-day window with an average on-site arrival under 4 hours. If your product is inside the HACCP 41°F / 4-hour window, tell us when you call and we'll triage accordingly.
Do you offer commercial refrigerator repair service in Minneapolis and St. Paul?
Yes. Commercial refrigerator repair is one of our highest-volume services across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the Twin Cities metro. We repair reach-in refrigerators, prep-table refrigerators, under-counter units, back-bar coolers, glass-door merchandisers, and light-commercial walk-in coolers — same-day in most cases. Common fixes include condenser fan motors, evaporator fan motors, defrost components, thermostats, door gaskets, drain-line clearing, control boards, and sealed-system diagnosis by an EPA Section 608 certified technician.
How much does commercial refrigeration repair cost in the Twin Cities?
Commercial refrigeration repairs in Minneapolis and St. Paul typically run $280–$780 in parts and labor after the $179 diagnostic (which is waived when you approve the repair). Fan motors, gaskets, thermostats, and drain repairs fall on the lower end; control boards and ice-machine teardowns fall on the upper end; sealed-system work (compressor, condenser, refrigerant recharge) is quoted in writing before any work begins.
Do you repair walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers in Minneapolis?
Yes. We service most light-commercial walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer issues in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the surrounding Twin Cities — temperature problems, evaporator and condenser fan motor failures, defrost timer and heater issues, door and gasket repairs, drain-line clearing, and basic sealed-system diagnosis. For large industrial refrigeration racks we'll refer you to a commercial refrigeration specialist.
How much does it cost to repair a commercial ice machine?
Most Twin Cities commercial ice machine repairs run $320–$780 in parts and labor after the $179 diagnostic, depending on the brand and the part. Common causes include scale build-up on the evaporator, water-inlet valve failures, condenser coil clogs, and harvest sensor faults. Full sealed-system work (compressor, condenser) is quoted in writing.
How long does a commercial repair take?
Most light-commercial repairs are completed in a single 1–3 hour visit because our trucks stock the failure-prone parts (fan motors, defrost components, drain pumps, ignition controllers, common control boards). Repairs requiring OEM-ordered parts typically finish on a second visit 24–72 hours later.
What happens if my product spoils during a refrigeration failure?
We can't reimburse for spoiled product, but we can help document the failure for your insurance claim — controller readings, internal temps, timestamps, and a written diagnosis identifying the failed component. Our maintenance plans are designed to catch the conditions that cause spoilage (failing condenser fans, clogged coils, weak gaskets) before they fail.
Do you service Hobart, Hoshizaki, and Manitowoc?
Yes — Hobart commercial dishwashers, Hoshizaki and Manitowoc ice machines, Vulcan and Garland ranges, True and Traulsen reach-ins, Beverage-Air back-bar coolers, and most other commercial brands. OEM parts are stocked on the truck for common failures and sourced through authorized distributors for less common parts.
Do you repair commercial gas ranges and ovens?
Yes. We service commercial gas ranges, convection ovens, combi ovens, and pizza ovens — ignition controllers, gas valves, thermostats, convection fan motors, and combi steam generators. Gas-line modifications outside the appliance are handled by a licensed plumber.
Where are you located and how far do you travel?
We're based at 222 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis MN 55414, and dispatch across the entire Twin Cities metro, Central Minnesota, and Western Wisconsin — including Minneapolis, St. Paul, Edina, Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Maple Grove, Woodbury, Roseville, White Bear Lake, Eagan, Plymouth, Hudson WI, Prescott WI, and Stillwater. Outside the metro, call to confirm coverage for your address.
Can you service equipment outside business hours?
Yes. After-hours and before-open service is available for restaurants and hospitality accounts that can't take the equipment down during service. Schedule the slot a day or two ahead when possible — same-day after-hours availability is offered for refrigeration emergencies.
Schedule commercial appliance repair today
If a cooler, freezer, ice machine, dishwasher, or oven is down at your business, use the dispatch panel to call or book online. We dispatch commercial calls first across Minneapolis, St. Paul, the Twin Cities, and Western Wisconsin.
