COMMERCIAL · REFRIGERATION

Commercial Refrigeration Repair in Minneapolis & St. Paul

Walk-In, Reach-In & Ice Machines

Walk-in coolers, reach-in refrigerators, prep tables, bar back-coolers, deli cases, glass-door merchandisers, and Hoshizaki / Manitowoc ice machines — diagnosed, repaired, and warranted across Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and the entire Twin Cities metro. Same-day appointments available, 7am–9pm every day, for restaurants, bars, breweries, grocery, hotels, and food trucks.

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  • Same-day priority

    Commercial dispatch first.

  • EPA 608 certified

    Sealed-system work in-house.

  • OEM parts on truck

    True, Traulsen, Continental, Beverage-Air.

  • 1-yr written warranty

    Parts & labor in writing.

$175–$299 diagnostic, depending on the equipment. The diagnostic is billed separately from the repair, and you get a written quote before any repair work starts. Every completed repair carries a 1-year written parts-and-labor warranty.

Quick answer

What does commercial refrigeration repair cover?

Central Minnesota Appliance Repair fixes walk-in coolers, reach-ins, prep tables, back-bar coolers and ice machines across Minneapolis, St. Paul and the Twin Cities, 7am–9pm every day, with same-day appointments when you call early. EPA-certified technicians handle refrigerant work. The diagnostic is $175–$299, not credited to the repair, and repairs carry a 1-year warranty.

Key facts

Commercial refrigeration repair: cost, hours and warranty

Key facts for Commercial Refrigeration Repair — Twin Cities
ServiceCommercial Refrigeration Repair — Twin Cities
Common repairsWalk-in coolers & freezers; Reach-in refrigerators & freezers; Sandwich, pizza & salad prep tables; Bar back-coolers, kegerators, beer dispensers; Deli cases, bakery cases, glass-door merchandisers; Commercial ice machines
Diagnostic$175–$299, depending on the equipment (billed separately from the repair)
Typical repair costWalk-in coolers & freezers: $385–$985 parts and labor, plus the diagnostic (sealed-system quoted) · Reach-in refrigerators & freezers: $285–$685 parts and labor, plus the diagnostic · Sandwich, pizza & salad prep tables: $285–$585 parts and labor, plus the diagnostic · Bar back-coolers, kegerators, beer dispensers: $285–$585 parts and labor, plus the diagnostic · Deli cases, bakery cases, glass-door merchandisers: $385–$785 parts and labor, plus the diagnostic · Commercial ice machines: $325–$780 parts and labor, plus the diagnostic (written quote before work)
Warranty1-year written parts-and-labor warranty
CredentialsEPA 608 certified technicians for refrigerant work
AvailabilitySame-day appointments, 7am–9pm every day; call early
BrandsTrue, Traulsen, Continental, Beverage-Air, Delfield, Victory, Turbo Air, Migali, Atosa, Hoshizaki, Manitowoc, Scotsman, Ice-O-Matic, Perlick, Glastender, Hussmann, Federal, Structural Concepts, Heatcraft, Bohn, Russell, Master-Bilt, Norlake, Bally
Phone(651) 364-7466

Need commercial appliance repair? Call 7am–9pm, every day.

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Services covered

Refrigeration equipment we repair

Walk-in coolers & freezers

Heatcraft, Bohn, Russell, Master-Bilt, Bally, Norlake — temperature problems, fan motors, defrost heaters and timers, door / gasket replacement, drain heater work, leak detection. Light-commercial single-compressor walk-ins; industrial racks referred.

Typical repair: $385–$985 parts and labor, plus the diagnostic (sealed-system quoted)

Reach-in refrigerators & freezers

True T-Series, Traulsen, Continental, Beverage-Air, Delfield, Victory, Turbo Air, Migali — condenser and evap fan motors, defrost components, door gaskets, control boards, sealed-system diagnosis.

Typical repair: $285–$685 parts and labor, plus the diagnostic

Sandwich, pizza & salad prep tables

True TSSU / TPP, Continental, Beverage-Air, Delfield prep tables — failed prep-top compressors, evap-fan failures, drain-pan ice, gasket replacement, temperature drift on the prep rail.

Typical repair: $285–$585 parts and labor, plus the diagnostic

Bar back-coolers, kegerators, beer dispensers

Perlick, True, Glastender, Beverage-Air back-bar coolers and forced-air kegerators — compressor short-cycle, defrost issues, glass-door hinge / gasket replacement, dispense-side temperature work.

Typical repair: $285–$585 parts and labor, plus the diagnostic

Deli cases, bakery cases, glass-door merchandisers

Hussmann, True, Federal, Structural Concepts service cases — defrost heater replacement, fan motors, LED lighting, drain heater, anti-sweat door heaters, gasket replacement.

Typical repair: $385–$785 parts and labor, plus the diagnostic

Commercial ice machines

Hoshizaki KM / KMS, Manitowoc Indigo NXT, Scotsman Prodigy, Ice-O-Matic — scale-buildup cleaning, water-inlet valves, harvest sensors, condenser cleaning, control-board swaps. Includes a recommended deep-clean every 6 months.

Typical repair: $325–$780 parts and labor, plus the diagnostic

Why call us

Why operators call us for commercial refrigeration unit repair

Is it better to repair or replace a failing walk-in?

Repair is usually the better call. Commercial refrigeration units can last many years if condenser fans, gaskets, and drain lines stay healthy. Replacing a failed condenser fan costs far less than a full unit swap, and avoids the downtime, refrigerant recovery, and disposal that come with it.

What do I do with food when a cooler stops cooling?

Move product to a working unit and call early, because cold food held above 41°F for too long can become unsafe under the FDA Food Code. Same-day appointments are available, 7am–9pm every day.

Does cleaning the condenser really matter?

Yes. A dirty condenser coil makes the compressor work harder, which raises electric use and shortens compressor life. Ask the tech to clean the condenser on any refrigeration visit.

Downtime cost is the real number

A closed dinner shift costs far more than a fan-motor swap. Repairing a failed unit is usually faster than replacing it, since new equipment can take weeks to arrive.

Net-30 invoicing keeps the books clean

After the first paid visit, established commercial accounts get Net-15 or Net-30 invoicing, PO acceptance, and itemized statements aligned to your accounting cycle. We don't ask line cooks to swipe personal cards at 9pm.

COIs for property managers & hospitality groups

Need a Certificate of Insurance for your property manager or hospitality group? Ask when you book and we will get it to you.

Repair or replace?

Should you repair or replace a commercial refrigeration unit?

Repair or replace guidance for Commercial Refrigeration Repair — Twin Cities
SituationOur recommendation
Fan motor, gasket, defrost part or controller failedRepair. These are low-cost parts on a cabinet that usually has years of life left.
Dirty or felted condenser causing warm tempsClean and repair. Often restores cooling on the same visit.
Compressor failed on a unit under about 8–10 years oldUsually repair. We quote the sealed-system work in writing before starting.
Compressor failed on an older unit with rusted cabinet or repeated leaksConsider replacing. We'll show you the repair quote next to replacement cost.
Repair quote is more than about half the cost of a new unitReplacement is usually the better spend.

Brands serviced

Refrigeration brands we service

  • True
  • Traulsen
  • Continental
  • Beverage-Air
  • Delfield
  • Victory
  • Turbo Air
  • Migali
  • Atosa
  • Hoshizaki
  • Manitowoc
  • Scotsman
  • Ice-O-Matic
  • Perlick
  • Glastender
  • Hussmann
  • Federal
  • Structural Concepts
  • Heatcraft
  • Bohn
  • Russell
  • Master-Bilt
  • Norlake
  • Bally

If your equipment is down right now

If your commercial refrigeration is failing right now

  1. 1. Move temperature-sensitive product

    Shift dairy, raw protein, and TCS prepped foods into a working reach-in or walk-in. Log the time you started — your insurer and your HACCP plan will both ask.

  2. 2. Log temperature and document the failure

    Photograph the controller and the internal thermometer. If product crosses 41°F for more than 4 hours, follow your HACCP plan — and document anything discarded.

  3. 3. Pull and vacuum the condenser

    Remove the front grille and vacuum or brush the condenser coil. A dirty coil is a common cause of warm temperatures. Switch the unit off at the disconnect first; don't work near live wiring.

  4. 4. Call an EPA-certified commercial tech

    Sealed-system work requires Section 608 certification. Call (651) 364-7466 — same-day appointments are available, 7am–9pm every day, so call early.

FAQs

Commercial refrigeration repair questions

How fast can you respond to a commercial refrigeration call in the Twin Cities?

Same-day appointments are available across Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and the inner-ring suburbs, 7am–9pm every day including weekends, so call early. Call (651) 364-7466 and tell us product is at risk.

Are your technicians EPA 608 certified for sealed-system work?

Yes. Our technicians are EPA Section 608 certified for sealed-system work, including recovery, evacuation, brazing, and recharge on common commercial refrigerants.

What's the diagnostic cost on a commercial refrigeration call?

The commercial diagnostic is $175–$299 depending on the equipment, billed separately and not credited to the repair. Most standard repairs then land $280–$780 in parts and labor, plus the diagnostic, and sealed-system and compressor work is always quoted in writing before any refrigerant is recovered.

What temperature should a commercial refrigerator hold?

A commercial refrigerator should hold 41°F (5°C) or below under the FDA Food Code, and a freezer should hold 0°F or below. If a unit reads warmer for more than a short defrost cycle, move product to a working unit and call for service.

Do you invoice on Net-30 and accept POs?

Yes. After the first paid visit, established commercial accounts get Net-15 or Net-30 invoicing and we accept POs from restaurant groups, hotels, property managers, school districts, and municipal accounts.

Can you issue a Certificate of Insurance to my property manager?

Yes. Ask when you book and we will get a Certificate of Insurance to your property manager or hospitality group.

Do you handle industrial-rack refrigeration?

We handle light-commercial walk-ins and standalone systems. Multi-compressor industrial racks (large supermarket parallel systems) are referred to a refrigeration contractor with the right industrial license set; we'll make the introduction.

What commercial brands do you service?

True, Traulsen, Continental, Beverage-Air, Delfield, Victory, Turbo Air, Migali, Atosa, Perlick, Glastender, Hoshizaki, Manitowoc, Scotsman, Ice-O-Matic, Hussmann, Federal, Heatcraft, Bohn, Russell, Master-Bilt, Norlake, Bally, and most other commercial refrigeration brands. Common high-failure parts are stocked on the truck.

How much is a commercial appliance diagnostic?

Commercial diagnostic is $175–$299 depending on the equipment; it's billed separately from the repair, and you get a written quote before any repair work.

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. We accept ACH and card payments.

What refrigerants do your technicians work 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.

Are weekend calls available?

Yes — we work 7am to 9pm every day, including weekends, with no weekend surcharge. Same-day appointments are available for equipment failures across the Twin Cities metro; call early. We do not offer overnight or holiday dispatch.

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.

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.

Who we serve

Businesses we serve

Commercial Refrigeration 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

Where we repair commercial refrigeration units in the Twin Cities

We run a daily route across Minneapolis, Saint Paul and the surrounding metro. Pick your city for local details.

Need commercial appliance repair? Call 7am–9pm, every day.

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