RESTAURANT & KITCHEN · TWIN CITIES

Restaurant & Commercial Kitchen Equipment Repair, Twin Cities

Commercial kitchen equipment repair for independent restaurants, family chains, ghost kitchens, and food halls: ovens, ranges, fryers, dishwashers, refrigeration, and ice. Same-day appointments are available 7am–9pm every day; call early when product is on the line.

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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

Who repairs restaurant and commercial kitchen equipment in the Twin Cities?

Central Minnesota Appliance Repair repairs restaurant and commercial kitchen equipment across Minneapolis, St. Paul and the Twin Cities: ovens, ranges, fryers, dishwashers, walk-ins, reach-ins and ice machines. Same-day appointments run 7am–9pm every day. The diagnostic is $175–$299, billed separately and not credited to the repair, and repairs carry a 1-year parts-and-labor warranty.

Key facts

Restaurant and commercial kitchen equipment repair: cost, hours and warranty

Key facts for Restaurant & Commercial Kitchen Equipment Repair — Twin Cities
ServiceRestaurant & Commercial Kitchen Equipment Repair — Twin Cities
Common repairsCombi, convection & deck ovens; Ranges, fryers & char-broilers; Pizza & bakery ovens; Steamers, microwaves & hot dog rollers; Commercial dishwashers; Reach-in & prep-table refrigeration; Walk-in coolers & freezers; Ice machines & kegerators
Diagnostic$175–$299, depending on the equipment (billed separately from the repair)
Typical repair costCombi, convection & deck ovens: $285–$985 parts and labor, plus the diagnostic · Ranges, fryers & char-broilers: $285–$685 parts and labor, plus the diagnostic · Commercial dishwashers: $285–$685 parts and labor, plus the diagnostic · Reach-in & prep-table refrigeration: $285–$685 parts and labor, plus the diagnostic · Walk-in coolers & freezers: $385–$985 parts and labor, plus the diagnostic · Ice machines & kegerators: $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, Turbo Air, Hoshizaki, Manitowoc, Scotsman, Hobart, Jackson, CMA, Champion, Vulcan, Garland, Wolf, Pitco, Frymaster, Rational, Alto-Shaam, Blodgett, Perlick, Glastender, Heatcraft, Bohn, Master-Bilt
Phone(651) 364-7466

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

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Services covered

Restaurant and commercial kitchen equipment we repair

Combi, convection & deck ovens

Rational, Alto-Shaam, Blodgett, Vulcan — convection fan motors, steam generator faults, igniter / spark module, door gaskets, control-board swaps. We carry common parts on truck.

Typical repair: $285–$985 parts and labor, plus the diagnostic

Ranges, fryers & char-broilers

Vulcan, Garland, Wolf, Pitco, Frymaster — ignition controllers, gas valves, thermostats, pilot assemblies, fryer high-limits. Gas-line work outside the appliance is handled by a licensed plumber or gas fitter.

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

Pizza & bakery ovens

Conveyor, deck and bakery ovens: burners, ignition, blower motors, conveyor drives and controls.

Steamers, microwaves & hot dog rollers

Boiler and connectionless steamers, commercial microwaves, and roller grills: heating, water-supply and control faults.

Commercial dishwashers

Hobart, Jackson, CMA, Champion under-counter and door-type machines — wash and drain pumps, booster heater work, rinse-arm rebuild, descaling, control-board replacement.

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

Reach-in & prep-table refrigeration

True, Traulsen, Continental, Beverage-Air, Delfield, Turbo Air — condenser / evap fans, defrost components, gaskets, control boards, sealed-system diagnosis.

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

Walk-in coolers & freezers

Heatcraft, Bohn, Master-Bilt, Norlake — defrost heaters and timers, evap and condenser fan motors, door / gasket replacement, drain heater work, leak detection.

Typical repair: $385–$985 parts and labor, plus the diagnostic

Ice machines & kegerators

Hoshizaki, Manitowoc, Scotsman cubers; Perlick and Glastender back-bar coolers. Scale cleaning, water-inlet valves, harvest sensors, condenser cleaning, dispense-side temperature work.

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

Why call us

What restaurants and commercial kitchens get from one repair vendor

Service windows are revenue windows

A closed dinner shift is lost revenue, so we offer same-day appointments 7am–9pm every day. Call early; a quick fan-motor or ignition repair can be the difference between open and closed.

Common parts on the truck

Our trucks stock condenser and evap fan motors, defrost components, ignition controllers, drain pumps, and common control boards for True, Hoshizaki, Hobart, and Vulcan, which helps avoid a second trip for parts.

EPA 608 work in-house, not subbed out

Refrigerant recovery, evacuation, brazing, and recharge are handled by the same tech who diagnoses the unit. You don't pay for two service calls and you don't wait for a second contractor's schedule to open up.

Written quote before work

You get the diagnosis and the price in writing before any repair starts, and repairs carry a 1-year parts-and-labor warranty.

Honest 'replace vs repair' conversations

On 15-yr-old reach-ins or fryers with a $1,800 compressor quote, we'll tell you when the math says replace. We'd rather lose a single invoice than oversell a repair that doesn't earn its keep.

Brands serviced

Restaurant and commercial kitchen equipment brands we service

  • True
  • Traulsen
  • Continental
  • Beverage-Air
  • Delfield
  • Turbo Air
  • Hoshizaki
  • Manitowoc
  • Scotsman
  • Hobart
  • Jackson
  • CMA
  • Champion
  • Vulcan
  • Garland
  • Wolf
  • Pitco
  • Frymaster
  • Rational
  • Alto-Shaam
  • Blodgett
  • Perlick
  • Glastender
  • Heatcraft
  • Bohn
  • Master-Bilt

If your equipment is down right now

If something on the line just went down

  1. 1. Move product and start the clock

    Shift dairy, raw protein, and TCS prepped items to a working unit. Note the time — your HACCP log and your insurer will both ask.

  2. 2. Photo the controller and any error codes

    Snap the controller display, internal thermometer, and any error code now. It speeds up diagnosis and protects you if you need to file a spoilage claim.

  3. 3. Vacuum the condenser; check gaskets and drain

    Unplug the unit or switch off its breaker first. Then pull the kickplate, vacuum the condenser, confirm doors seal, and check the drain pan. A clogged coil or torn gasket is a common cause and may get you through service.

  4. 4. Call commercial dispatch

    Call (651) 364-7466 early in the day. Tell us the equipment, the symptom, and whether product is at risk so we can look for a same-day window (7am–9pm, every day).

Commercial kitchen cooking equipment we repair

Each cooking line has its own page with symptoms, brands and what to expect.

  • Commercial ovensConvection, deck, combi and rotisserie ovens.
  • Ranges & griddlesOpen-burner ranges, griddles, charbroilers and salamanders.
  • FryersGas and electric fryers, filtration and pressure fryers.
  • Combi ovensSteam generator, heating and cleaning-cycle faults.
  • Pizza ovensDeck, conveyor and brick pizza ovens.
  • Bakery ovensDeck, rack and convection bakery ovens.
  • SteamersBoiler-fed and connectionless steamers.
  • MicrowavesCommercial microwaves that run but do not heat.
  • Hot dog rollersRoller grills for c-stores, food trucks and concessions.

FAQs

Restaurant and commercial kitchen repair questions

How fast can you get a tech to my restaurant?

Same-day appointments are available 7am–9pm every day, including weekends, across Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and the inner-ring suburbs. Call early and tell us if product is at risk so we can fit you in. We do not dispatch overnight.

Do you repair commercial kitchen equipment, or only restaurant equipment?

Both. The same technicians repair ovens, ranges, fryers, dishwashers, refrigeration and ice machines in restaurants, hotels, schools, hospitals, churches and other commercial kitchens across Minneapolis, St. Paul and the Twin Cities.

Do you service combi ovens and convection ovens?

Yes — Rational, Alto-Shaam, Blodgett, Vulcan, and similar. Convection fan motors, steam-generator faults, igniters, gaskets, and control boards. Most parts on the truck; specialty combi components ordered 24–72 hr.

Do you carry OEM parts for True, Hoshizaki, Hobart, Vulcan?

Yes — high-failure parts for those brands are stocked on the truck (fan motors, defrost components, gaskets, ignition controllers, wash and drain pumps, common control boards). Less common parts ship from OEM 24–72 hr.

Can you work before the restaurant opens?

Yes. Our appointments start at 7am and run until 9pm every day, so early-morning and between-service visits are possible for restaurants that can't take equipment down during service. Call early to request a window.

Do you work with ghost kitchens and food halls?

Yes — ghost kitchens and food-hall operators are a core segment. We coordinate dispatch through the operator-of-record and invoice the responsible tenant.

How much does restaurant equipment repair cost?

The commercial diagnostic is $175–$299 depending on the equipment and is not credited to the repair. Most repairs then run $280–$780 in parts and labor. Combi ovens, sealed-system refrigeration, and ice machine teardowns can run higher and are quoted in writing first.

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.

Do you repair gas and electric cooking equipment?

Yes. We service gas and electric cooking equipment, including 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. We service from 7am to 9pm every day, so ask about the earliest window that works around your service hours.

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.

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 visit at your commissary or parking location 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.

Who we serve

Businesses we serve

Restaurant & Commercial Kitchen Equipment 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

Twin Cities service area

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.

4.5★ · 900+ reviews · 1-year warranty