Gas fryers — open-pot and tube-fired
Frymaster, Pitco, Vulcan, Anets — burner and pilot service, thermopile / flame sensor, high-limit thermostat, ignition module, gas valve, hi-limit reset, combustion tuning.
Typical all-in: $285–$685 all-in
Commercial Fryer Repair Gas and Electric · Open-Pot · Tube-Fired · Flat-Bottom
Deep fryers for restaurants, quick-serve, food trucks, taprooms and cafeterias — gas-certified, same-day priority, filter and pump service on the truck.
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Same-day priority
Commercial dispatch first.
EPA 608 certified
Sealed-system work in-house.
OEM parts on truck
True, Hoshizaki, Manitowoc, Hobart.
1-yr written warranty
Parts & labor in writing.
$199 trip charge — waived with any repair. Approve the work on the same visit and the trip charge comes off the invoice. If you decline, you pay only the $199 and we leave a written scope. Every completed repair carries a 1-year written parts-and-labor warranty.
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Commercial Fryer Repair
Commercial fryer repair covers gas and electric open-pot, tube-fired, and flat-bottom deep fryers, plus built-in oil filtration and pump systems. Same-day priority, gas-certified. Frymaster, Pitco, Henny Penny, Vulcan, Ultrafryer, Anets. Truck-stocked burners, thermopiles, high-limit thermostats, ignition modules, oil-pump seals, and gaskets. Commercial diagnostic $199, credited on approval. Most repairs $285–$785 all-in. 1-yr parts-and-labor warranty. Net-15 / Net-30.
Services covered
What we repair
Electric fryers
Frymaster, Pitco, Henny Penny electric — heating element replacement, high-limit thermostat, contactor, temperature probe and controller, element seal service.
Typical all-in: $285–$685 all-in
Built-in oil filtration and pump systems
Frymaster FootPrint, Pitco FilterMate, Ultrafryer built-in filtration — pump motor, seal kit, hose replacement, filter-pan work, controller diagnosis.
Typical all-in: $285–$585 all-in
Pressure fryers (Henny Penny)
Henny Penny 500 / 561 / 600 pressure fryers — lid seal and gasket service, deadweight, safety valve, drain valve, filter pump. Certified pressure-vessel work.
Typical all-in: $385–$885 all-in
Flat-bottom / doughnut fryers
Belshaw, Pitco flat-bottom — burner and thermocouple, thermostat, drain valve, gasket work.
Typical all-in: $285–$685 all-in
Repair vs. replace
Why commercial repair pays back fast
Fryer down = no french fries, no wings, no walked tickets
In quick-serve and taproom kitchens, the fryer runs the ticket line. Commercial fryer calls are dispatched same-day when placed before 11am. After-hours available.
Gas-certified — thermopile, safety valve, combustion
Every gas-fryer repair is done by a gas-certified tech. Thermopiles, safety valves, and combustion tuning are core competencies, not sub-contracted.
Filtration and oil-management save the fry cost
A working built-in filter extends oil life 40–60% and improves the food. Pump seals, filter-pan gaskets, and hose replacement are truck-stocked.
Hi-limit reset before a full service call
Roughly 20% of 'fryer not heating' calls resolve with a hi-limit reset when the pot ran empty. We'll walk you through the reset on the phone before dispatching if that's the likely cause.
Brands serviced
OEM coverage
- Frymaster
- Pitco
- Henny Penny
- Vulcan
- Ultrafryer
- Anets
- Imperial
- Keating
- Belshaw
- APW Wyott
If your equipment is down right now
If your commercial fryer is not heating
1. Verify gas supply or breaker
For gas fryers, confirm the manifold shutoff is open and the pilot lit if applicable. For electric, verify the breaker or fused disconnect.
2. Reset the hi-limit if it tripped
If the pot ran empty or oil got very hot, the high-limit thermostat trips. Locate the red reset button behind the controller panel and press firmly. If it clicks and re-heats, monitor closely.
3. Check the ignition module and pilot
For gas fryers, listen for the sparker cycling. No spark or no pilot flame usually means the ignition module or thermopile has failed.
4. Call commercial dispatch — gas-certified
(651) 364-7466. Tell dispatch the fryer is out mid-service and we triage front-of-line.
Fryer brands we service
Commercial fryer brands, model families, and what fails on each
We service every major commercial fryer platform sold into Twin Cities kitchens — gas open-pot and tube-fired, electric, pressure, and flat-bottom. Find your brand below for the model families we carry parts for and the failures we see most on that platform.
Frymaster fryer repair
Models: H14 / H17, MJ series, RE electric, FilterQuick, FootPrint filtration, McDonald's LOV
Common failures: Interface-board E-codes, temperature-probe drift, ignition module no-spark, filter-pump motor and seal wear, melt-cycle lockout
Truck-stocked parts: Probes, ignition modules, hi-limits, element seal kits, FootPrint pump seals and hoses
Pitco fryer repair
Models: SG14 / SG18 gas, SE electric, SSH Solstice high-efficiency, FilterMate filtration
Common failures: Thermopile weak on standing-pilot models, gas valve failure, Solstice burner blower faults, filter-pan gasket leaks
Truck-stocked parts: Thermopiles, gas valves, hi-limit thermostats, blower assemblies, filter-pan gaskets
Henny Penny fryer repair
Models: OFE / OFG open fryers, PFE / PFG pressure fryers, 500 / 561 / 600 pressure series
Common failures: Lid gasket and deadweight leaks, lid-interlock switch faults, pressure solenoid sticking, filter pump loss of prime
Truck-stocked parts: Lid seals and gasket kits, deadweight and safety valves, interlock switches, drain valves
Vulcan fryer repair
Models: LG series gas, VK tube-fired, KE electric, 1ER / 2ER floor models
Common failures: Millivolt pilot dropout, high-limit nuisance trips, element burnout on KE, contactor pit-out
Truck-stocked parts: Thermopiles, pilot assemblies, elements, contactors, thermostats
Ultrafryer fryer repair
Models: Par series open-pot, built-in filtration systems
Common failures: Built-in filter pump seal failure, controller faults, burner tuning drift
Truck-stocked parts: Pump seal kits, hoses, controllers, burner orifices
Anets fryer repair
Models: SilverLine, GoldenFry, 14GS / 18GS tube-fired gas
Common failures: Standing-pilot dropout, hi-limit trip after a dry-fire, drain-valve seizure
Truck-stocked parts: Thermopiles, hi-limits, drain valves, pilot burners
Imperial fryer repair
Models: IFS-40, IFS-50 open-pot gas fryers
Common failures: Thermostat calibration drift, pilot and safety-valve failures, burner carbon-up
Truck-stocked parts: Thermostats, safety valves, pilots, burner assemblies
Keating fryer repair
Models: Instant Recovery gas and electric, Custom fryers
Common failures: Ignition-control faults, recovery-time complaints from a fouled heat exchanger, probe drift
Truck-stocked parts: Ignition controls, probes, hi-limits, gaskets
Belshaw and APW Wyott fryer repair
Models: Belshaw flat-bottom / doughnut fryers, APW Wyott countertop electrics
Common failures: Thermocouple failure, thermostat drift, drain-valve leaks, element burnout
Truck-stocked parts: Thermocouples, thermostats, drain valves, elements
Fryer troubleshooting
Commercial fryer symptoms and what they usually mean
Six failure patterns cover most fryer calls we run. Match the symptom on your vat before you call — it shortens the diagnostic and tells dispatch which parts to load.
Gas fryer pilot lights but the main burner drops out
Usual cause: Weak thermopile millivolt output or a marginal safety valve
What we do: Millivolt output read under load, thermopile replaced, safety valve tested and swapped if it won't hold on spec mV
Typical all-in: $285–$585
Fryer trips the high limit over and over
Usual cause: Failed temperature probe, sticking thermostat overshooting setpoint, or a dry-fire event that cooked the hi-limit
What we do: Probe resistance compared to a reference thermometer, thermostat calibrated or replaced, hi-limit replaced rather than repeatedly reset
Typical all-in: $285–$585
Electric fryer heats slowly or not at all
Usual cause: Open heating element, pitted contactor, or a failed controller output
What we do: Element resistance and amp draw checked leg by leg, contactor replaced, element seal kit fitted so the new element doesn't weep oil
Typical all-in: $385–$685
Built-in filter pump won't run or lost prime
Usual cause: Pump motor or capacitor failure, worn pump seals, plugged suction, or a filter-pan interlock switch out of position
What we do: Motor and capacitor tested, seal kit and hoses replaced, pan gasket fitted, interlock adjusted so the pump only runs with the pan seated
Typical all-in: $285–$585
Melt cycle stuck with a solid shortening block in the vat
Usual cause: Melt thermostat or shortening probe failure, or a controller stuck out of melt mode
What we do: Melt circuit and probe tested, thermostat or probe replaced, melt schedule verified against the vat's shortening type
Typical all-in: $285–$585
Henny Penny pressure lid leaking or won't seal
Usual cause: Compressed lid gasket, deadweight or safety-valve fouling, worn lid interlock, sticking pressure solenoid
What we do: Full lid seal kit fitted, deadweight and safety valve cleaned or replaced, interlock and solenoid tested — certified pressure-vessel work
Typical all-in: $385–$885
Fryer service areas
Where we service commercial fryers
Fryer work runs on the daily commercial route — Minneapolis and Saint Paul every day, the suburbs on standing route days, with after-hours dispatch for a line that's down mid service. Pick your area for local detail.
- Commercial fryer repair Minneapolis
Downtown, North Loop, Uptown, Northeast — restaurants, taprooms, and hotel kitchens with multi-vat gas batteries.
- Commercial fryer repair Saint Paul
Grand Avenue, Lowertown, Midway, West Seventh — older lines on standing-pilot fryers and tight hood clearances.
- Bloomington and the south metro
Hotel, airport-corridor, and corporate-cafeteria fry lines with filtration systems.
- Woodbury and the east metro
Quick-serve and retail fryers, plus Hudson, WI accounts on the same route day.
- Food trucks and mobile kitchens
LP-fired countertop and floor fryers — conversions, regulators, and safety-valve work with a signed tag.
- Bars and taprooms
Single- and double-vat fryers running wings and baskets through peak service.
FAQs
Common questions from operators
My gas fryer's pilot lights but the burner won't stay on — what is it?
Almost always a failed thermopile or a marginal safety valve — the pilot lights but the mV signal to the gas valve is too weak to hold the main burner open. We carry OEM thermopiles for Frymaster, Pitco, Vulcan, and Anets on the truck.
How much does a commercial fryer element replacement cost?
Electric fryer element replacement typically runs $385–$685 depending on model — Frymaster and Pitco elements are stocked. Includes element, seal kit, contactor check, and probe calibration.
Do you service built-in oil filtration systems?
Yes — Frymaster FootPrint, Pitco FilterMate, Ultrafryer built-in filtration. Pump motors, seal kits, filter-pan gaskets, hose replacement, controller diagnosis.
Do you work on pressure fryers (Henny Penny)?
Yes — Henny Penny 500 / 561 / 600 pressure fryers. Lid seal and gasket service, deadweight, safety valve, drain valve, filter pump.
Do you offer PM contracts?
Yes. Quarterly PM includes burner tuning, thermopile check, filter-pump service, gasket inspection, and documented service reports.
Which commercial fryer brands do you repair?
Frymaster (H14/H17, MJ, RE, FilterQuick, FootPrint, McDonald's LOV), Pitco (SG, SE, SSH Solstice, FilterMate), Henny Penny (OFE/OFG open, PFE/PFG and 500/561/600 pressure), Vulcan (LG, VK, KE), Ultrafryer, Anets (SilverLine, GoldenFry), Imperial (IFS-40, IFS-50), Keating Instant Recovery, Belshaw flat-bottom, and APW Wyott countertop electrics.
Can you convert a fryer between natural gas and LP?
Yes — orifice and regulator conversion with inlet and manifold pressure verified on a manometer, combustion checked, and a signed conversion tag left on the unit for the health inspector.
Do you carry Certificates of Insurance for property managers, hotels, and hospitals?
Yes. We issue COIs naming your property manager, hospitality group, hospital facilities office, or municipal account as additional-insured at no charge — typically the same business day. General liability and workers' comp are in force year-round; we can raise limits per contract on request.
What payment terms do you offer commercial accounts?
First visit is card-on-file or COD. Once an account is established, we invoice Net-15 or Net-30 with itemized statements aligned to your accounting cycle. We accept POs from restaurant groups, hotel brands, property management firms, school districts, and city and county accounts. ACH and card payments both fine.
Do you offer preventive maintenance contracts?
Yes — quarterly, semi-annual, and annual PM plans tiered by equipment count and equipment class. Every visit includes condenser cleaning, drain flushing, gasket and hinge inspection, electrical-tightness verification, controller and setpoint check, and a written report you can hand to insurers, health inspectors, or franchisors.
What refrigerants and fuel systems are your techs certified on?
Every technician holds EPA Section 608 Universal certification covering R-404A, R-448A / R-449A (Solstice N40, Opteon XP40), R-290 hydrocarbon systems where code permits, and legacy R-22. Cooking-equipment techs are gas-certified for natural gas and LP on ranges, fryers, ovens, and combi-ovens.
Do you handle downtown high-rise, hotel, hospital, and event-venue access?
Yes. We coordinate dock and freight-elevator windows in advance, badge in through hotel or hospital engineering, and work around banquet, service-window, and clinical-department timing. Overnight and pre-open service is available when a daytime window won't work.
Are weekend, holiday, and after-hours calls available?
Yes — after-hours, weekend, and holiday emergency dispatch is available for refrigeration, ice, and warewashing failures across the Twin Cities metro. A published after-hours premium applies and is confirmed in writing before the tech leaves the shop.
What warranty comes on commercial repairs?
A 1-year written parts-and-labor warranty on every commercial repair — the same failure mode, on the same unit, within 12 months is covered at no additional charge. Some sealed-system components carry an extended manufacturer warranty on top; those terms are itemized on the invoice.
Do you work on food trucks, ghost kitchens, and mobile catering rigs?
Yes. Truck-mounted reach-ins, undercounter units, generator-fed ice machines, and mobile prep tables are all serviceable — we typically shop-visit at your commissary or overnight parking rather than roadside so the unit can stabilize before diagnosis.
Can you provide written estimates and health-inspector documentation?
Yes. Written estimates are issued before any sealed-system, compressor, or major-component work. On request we provide inspector-ready documentation: repair scope, part numbers, refrigerant type and charge, and the date service restored the unit to spec.
Which Twin Cities cities and ZIP codes do you cover for commercial service?
Full Twin Cities metro — Minneapolis (55401–55488), Saint Paul (55101–55155), Bloomington, Edina, Eden Prairie, Maple Grove, Woodbury, Eagan, Plymouth, Minnetonka, Roseville, Burnsville, and the surrounding suburbs — plus Hudson, WI 54016 and Western Wisconsin. Commercial dispatch runs a daily route across the metro.
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Who we serve
Twin Cities operators we dispatch to daily
Commercial Fryer Repair — Twin Cities covers foodservice, hospitality, healthcare, retail, and institutional accounts across the Twin Cities metro. Multi-location operators get one dispatcher, one COI on file, and Net-15 / Net-30 invoicing.
- Restaurants
- Bars & taprooms
- Breweries
- Hotels & hospitality
- Hospitals & clinics
- Schools & universities
- Grocery & c-stores
- Delis & bakeries
- Cafeterias
- Assisted living
- Ghost kitchens
- Food trucks & commissaries
- Convenience stores
- Country clubs
- Event venues & catering
- Churches & non-profits
Service area
Cities we cover for commercial service
Daily route across Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and the surrounding metro. ZIP coverage: 55401–55488 (Minneapolis), 55101–55155 (Saint Paul), 55420–55439 (Bloomington/Edina), 55304–55449 (north metro), 55044–55124 (Lakeville/Apple Valley/Eagan), 55125–55129 (Woodbury), and 54016 (Hudson, WI).