Walk-in coolers & reach-ins
Temperature problems, fan motors, defrost parts, door gaskets and controllers on the units that store resident meals and therapeutic-diet items.
Dining-service and laundry equipment repair for assisted living, memory care, independent living and skilled nursing communities across Minneapolis, Saint Paul and the suburbs. Residents eat three meals a day on a fixed schedule, so a down walk-in, dish machine or oven can't wait.
Reviewed by Mike Larson, Master Appliance Technician · 18+ yrs in-field · Last reviewed
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.
Quick answer
Senior living kitchen appliance repair covers the equipment a care community's dining program depends on: walk-in coolers and reach-ins that hold resident food at safe temperatures, dish machines that must hit sanitizing temperature, convection and combi ovens, steam tables, ice machines and nourishment-room refrigerators. Our technicians are factory-trained and EPA 608 certified for refrigerant work. The diagnostic visit is $199 and is credited toward the repair when you approve the work. Every repair carries a 1-year written parts-and-labor warranty, and after-hours and weekend emergency service plus written maintenance contracts are available.
Key facts
| Service | Senior Living Kitchen Appliance Repair — Twin Cities |
|---|---|
| Common repairs | Walk-in coolers & reach-ins; Dish machines; Convection, combi & range ovens; Steam tables & tray-line equipment; Ice machines & nourishment-room refrigerators; Preventive maintenance |
| Typical repair cost | Quoted in writing before any work |
| Trip fee | $199 commercial trip fee, waived when you approve the repair |
| Warranty | 1-year written parts-and-labor warranty |
| Credentials | Factory-trained technicians; EPA 608 certified for refrigerant work |
| Availability | Same-day priority, plus after-hours and weekend emergency service |
| Brands | Hobart, True, Traulsen, Rational, Vulcan, Hoshizaki, Manitowoc, Scotsman |
| Phone | (651) 364-7466 |
Services covered
Temperature problems, fan motors, defrost parts, door gaskets and controllers on the units that store resident meals and therapeutic-diet items.
Booster heaters, wash and rinse pumps, chemical dispensers and door switches, with sanitizing temperature checked before we leave.
Ignition, heating elements, convection fans, thermostats and combi steam generators for scheduled meal production.
Hot wells, heating elements, thermostats and controls on the serving line.
Descale, sanitize and repair ice machines; repair small refrigerators and freezers in resident nourishment rooms.
Written maintenance contracts so cleaning, temperature checks and worn-part replacement happen on a schedule instead of during dinner service.
Repair vs. replace
Residents can't simply eat elsewhere when equipment fails. Fast repair protects the dining schedule and resident satisfaction.
Every visit documents what was found and fixed, including temperatures, so you have a record for state surveys and health inspections.
Most failures are fans, heaters, gaskets or controls. We quote in writing and tell you plainly when replacement is the better spend.
Refrigeration, warewashing, cooking and ice equipment handled by the same team, with the $199 fee credited when you approve the repair.
Brands serviced
If your equipment is down right now
Move temperature-sensitive and therapeutic-diet items to a working cooler and log the time and temperature.
Confirm the breaker, disconnect and water supply. A tripped breaker or closed valve is a common cause.
Note any error code and what the unit is doing. It helps the technician bring the right part.
Call (651) 364-7466 and tell us it's a care community and which meal is at risk.
FAQs
Yes. We repair walk-in coolers, reach-ins, dish machines, ovens, steam tables and ice machines for senior living and care communities across the Twin Cities.
The commercial diagnostic visit is $199 and is credited toward the repair when you approve the work. You get a written quote before any repair starts.
Yes. After-hours and weekend emergency service is available, which matters when a cooler or dish machine fails before a scheduled meal.
Yes. Written maintenance contracts cover scheduled cleaning, temperature and sanitizing checks, and replacing worn parts before they fail.
Yes. Nourishment-room refrigerators, freezers and ice machines are covered alongside the main kitchen equipment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Senior Living Kitchen Appliance 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.
Service area
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).