Commercial Refrigeration Repair in Minneapolis, MN
Commercial refrigeration in Minneapolis — walk-in coolers and freezers, reach-in refrigerators, sandwich and pizza prep tables, bar back-coolers, deli cases, undercounter beer dispensers, and Hoshizaki/Manitowoc ice machines. EPA 608 Universal certified. Service for restaurants, bars, cafes, grocery, and ghost kitchens.
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- 1-Yr Warranty
- OEM Parts
- Same-Day
$175–$299 Diagnostic · depends on equipment
See brands we serviceSame-day windows
Call early for a same-day route.
Every Minneapolis ZIP
55401–55455. Twin Cities dispatch.
EPA 608 certified
Sealed-system & refrigerant work.
1-year warranty
Parts and labor in writing.
Updated June 23, 2026
Quick answer
Commercial Refrigeration Repair in Minneapolis, MN — Quick Answer
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What we fix in Minneapolis
Commercial refrigeration repairs we do most in Minneapolis
Reach-ins, prep tables & bar coolers
True T-Series, Continental, Beverage-Air, Delfield prep tables. Compressor swaps, condenser-fan motor replacement, evap-fan failure, gasket replacement, control-board swaps.
Commercial ice machines
Hoshizaki KM/KMS cubers, Manitowoc Indigo NXT, Scotsman Prodigy commercial. Scale-buildup cleaning, water-pump and harvest-assist replacement, condenser cleaning, control-board swaps.
Walk-in coolers & freezers
See our dedicated walk-in cooler page for Heatcraft, Bohn, Copeland, Bally, Russell, Master-Bilt service.
Need commercial refrigeration repair in Minneapolis? Call 7am–9pm, every day.
FAQ
Commercial refrigeration repair questions for Minneapolis
Do you do same-day commercial refrigeration repair in Minneapolis?
Yes. Same-day appointments are available for commercial refrigeration repair in Minneapolis, 7am–9pm every day. Call early in the day for the best chance at a same-day slot, and we will confirm your arrival window by phone.
EPA certified?
Yes — EPA 608 Universal. We work on sealed systems in-house including R-404A, R-448A (Solstice N40), R-290 where code permits, and legacy R-22 systems.
What's the diagnostic cost?
The commercial diagnostic is $175–$299 depending on the equipment. It is billed separately and is not credited to the repair. Typical commercial refrigeration repairs run $280–$780 in parts and labor; sealed-system or compressor work runs higher and we quote it up front. Every job ships with a 1-year written parts-and-labor warranty.
Brands you cover?
True, Hoshizaki, Manitowoc, Scotsman, Continental, Beverage-Air, Delfield, Hussmann, Traulsen, Victory, Migali, Turbo Air, Atosa, Norlake, Master-Bilt. The full restaurant-supply catalog.
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Book commercial refrigeration repair in Minneapolis
For commercial refrigeration repair, have the model number from the data plate ready when you call. Call early for the best chance at a same-day window.
Who repairs commercial refrigerators in Minneapolis?
Central Minnesota Appliance Repair services commercial refrigeration for restaurants, bars, grocery, coffee shops and food service across Minneapolis and the Twin Cities. Our technicians are EPA 608 Universal certified. We repair walk-in coolers and freezers, reach-in refrigerators and freezers, prep tables and sandwich units, back-bar coolers, glass-door merchandisers, blast chillers, undercounter units and ice machines.
Call early for a same-day appointment, because a walk-in that fails can mean discarding product. We are open 7am to 9pm every day, commercial calls get priority dispatch, and we run a daily route across the metro from our office at 222 E Hennepin Ave.
Which commercial refrigeration equipment do we repair?
Each type of box fails in its own way. Here is what we handle and what we look at first.
Walk-in coolers and freezers
Condensing units on the roof or on a pad, evaporator coils and fans, defrost cycles, gaskets, thermostats and drain-line heat trace. See the dedicated walk-in cooler page and walk-in freezer page.
Reach-in refrigerators and freezers
Single-, double- and triple-door units from True, Traulsen, Beverage-Air, Turbo Air, Continental and Delfield. See reach-in cooler repair.
Prep tables and sandwich units
Well thermostats, evaporator fans, gaskets and condensate drains. Warm food in the rail is the usual first sign. See prep cooler repair.
Back-bar coolers and glass-door merchandisers
Perlick, Migali, True and Beverage-Air units. Glass-door cases add door heaters and lighting to the list of parts that fail.
Undercounter units and blast chillers
Compact units run hot when airflow is blocked, so we check the condenser and the cutout clearance as part of every call.
Commercial ice machines
Manitowoc, Scotsman, Hoshizaki, Ice-O-Matic and Follett. See commercial ice machine repair.
Commercial refrigeration repair costs by part
These are ranges for parts and labor, plus the diagnostic. The commercial diagnostic is $175–$299 depending on the equipment, billed separately and not credited to the repair. You get a written quote before work begins.
| Repair | Parts and labor |
|---|---|
| Condenser fan motor | $325–$525 |
| Evaporator fan motor | $385–$585 |
| Defrost timer or thermostat | $325–$525 |
| Contactor or start relay | $285–$485 |
| Door gasket (per door) | $225–$425 |
| Control board | $485–$685 |
| Refrigerant leak and recharge, reach-in or prep | $895–$1,750 |
| Refrigerant leak and recharge, walk-in | $585–$1,650 |
| Compressor replacement, reach-in or prep | $1,200–$1,800 |
| Compressor replacement, walk-in | $1,800–$2,800 |
Compressor cost depends on horsepower and refrigerant, and we quote sealed-system work in writing first.
Commercial refrigerator not cooling: symptoms and likely causes
| What you see | Likely cause | What we check |
|---|---|---|
| Box is warm, compressor runs constantly | Dirty condenser, failed condenser fan or low charge | Coil, fan motor, pressures |
| Box is warm, compressor silent | Start relay, capacitor, contactor, thermostat or control | Power at the unit, start components, set point |
| Frost across the evaporator | Defrost timer, heater or termination switch | Defrost cycle, heater continuity, drain |
| Evaporator fan not turning | Fan motor or door switch | Motor, blade, door switch |
| Water pooling inside or outside | Frozen or clogged drain, or a bad gasket | Drain line, heater, door seal |
| Short cycling | Dirty coil, thermostat or oversized load | Airflow, set point, product load |
| Door will not stay shut | Hinge, closer or warped door | Hinges, closer cam, gasket compression |
A gasket you can slide a sheet of paper through is losing cold air and is often a quick repair.
Repair or replace a commercial cooler or freezer?
Fans, relays, thermostats, gaskets, defrost parts and boards are repair jobs on almost any box that is otherwise sound. A compressor is the real decision. Weigh the quote against the age of the unit, its repair history, the cost of product you stand to lose, and the lead time on a replacement. A reach-in with a good cabinet and a failed compressor is often still worth fixing. A cabinet with rusted interior, soft door frames or a history of leaks is not.
We give you the repair option and our honest view on replacement in the same written quote. Repairs carry a 1-year parts-and-labor warranty.
What does a commercial refrigeration service visit include?
Temperature and cycle check
We measure box temperature with our own thermometer, then watch the compressor, fans and defrost through a cycle.
Airflow and cleanliness
A dirty condenser is the leading cause of an overworked system, so we inspect the coil, the fan and the clearance around the unit.
Electrical and controls
We test the start components, contactors, wiring and thermostat or controller.
Doors and seals
Gaskets, hinges, closers and heaters are checked on every door.
Refrigerant system
Leaks and charge are checked by an EPA 608 Universal technician. Sealed-system work is done in-house.
Written quote
You see the cause, the repair and the price before any work begins.
Protecting product when commercial refrigeration fails
The repair is only half the problem when a box goes down. The other half is the food inside it. Keep the doors closed so the box holds its temperature as long as possible. Check the temperature with a thermometer you trust, not the display on the box. Move the most valuable and the most perishable product, such as raw proteins and dairy, to a working unit first.
Write down the time you noticed the problem and the temperatures you read. If you later have to decide what to keep, those notes matter, and your local health department can tell you how long food may stay above safe temperature. We cannot make that call for you, but we can tell you quickly how long a repair will take once we see the fault.
A few habits cut the odds of a bad night. Log box temperatures at open and close. Keep a spare thermometer in each box. Keep the condenser coil clear of grease and dust. Know where the breaker and the shutoff for each unit are, and who has the key to the roof or the mechanical room. Those small facts often decide whether a technician starts work in five minutes or fifty.
Commercial refrigeration for different Minneapolis businesses
Restaurants and bars
Heavy door traffic, grease in the air and tight kitchens put the most stress on reach-ins, prep tables and walk-ins. Condenser cleaning and gasket care pay for themselves here.
Cafes and bakeries
Pastry cases, undercounter coolers and a walk-in for dairy. Display cases need their glass heaters and lighting checked along with the refrigeration.
Grocery and convenience stores
Merchandisers, beverage coolers and walk-in boxes that hold product for sale. Down time shows up on the shelf quickly.
Ghost kitchens and food production
Dense equipment in small spaces runs hot. Airflow around condensing units and clean coils matter most.
Medical and lab refrigeration
We repair medical and lab refrigeration. Tell us what the unit stores, so we can handle it properly and give you a clear quote.
More commercial refrigeration questions for Minneapolis operators
What commercial refrigeration brands do you service?
True, Traulsen, Beverage-Air, Turbo Air, Continental, Delfield, Randell, Perlick, Migali, McCall, Master-Bilt, Kolpak, Norlake and Arctic Air, plus the mainstream food-service lines. We also repair ice machines from Manitowoc, Scotsman, Hoshizaki, Ice-O-Matic and Follett.
How fast can you respond to a down unit?
Same-day appointments are available 7am to 9pm every day, so call early. If product is at risk, tell us when you call so we can book the earliest opening we have.
Do you service medical and lab refrigeration?
Yes. We repair medical and lab refrigeration along with food-service equipment.
What should I do while I wait for the appointment?
Keep the door closed, move critical product to a working box if you have one, and do not keep resetting the breaker. Check with your local health department on how long food can stay above safe temperature.
Can I get a certificate of insurance?
Yes. Certificates of insurance are free, and Net-15 and Net-30 terms are available for business accounts.