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TRUE COMMERCIAL · TWIN CITIES

True Commercial Refrigeration Repair in Minneapolis & St. Paul

Reach-ins · Prep tables · Glass-door merchandisers · Back-bar coolers · Same-day Twin Cities service · EPA 608 certified · 1-year written warranty

Open today · 7am–9pm

4.5★ · 900+ reviews · 1-year warranty

Who does True commercial refrigeration repair in the Twin Cities?

Central Minnesota Appliance Repair repairs True T-series reach-ins, TSSU prep tables, GDM glass-door merchandisers and TBB back-bar coolers across Minneapolis, St. Paul and the Twin Cities, 7am–9pm every day. We're not a True warranty servicer. The diagnostic is $175–$299, not credited to the repair, and repairs carry a 1-year parts-and-labor warranty.

EPA Section 608 certified. Same-day appointments, 7am–9pm every day. 1-year written warranty on parts & labor. Net-15 / Net-30 invoicing for established accounts.

About True

True Manufacturing (O'Fallon, MO) is one of the most widely installed commercial refrigeration brands in North American foodservice. Their reach-ins, prep tables, glass-door merchandisers, and back-bar coolers run in restaurants, c-stores, bars, and schools across Minneapolis and St. Paul — and their long-life chassis is exactly why repair almost always beats replacement.

We service True T-series, TS-series, TSSU prep tables, GDM glass-door merchandisers, and TBB back-bar coolers. Common OEM parts (fan motors, gaskets, thermostats, drain heaters, defrost timers) ride on every truck so most calls finish in a single visit.

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True reach-in warming up? Start with the condenser

A very common True call we run is a reach-in that won't hold temp because the condenser coil is packed with grease and dust. Pull the front grille and you'll see it. We clean it, verify the condenser fan motor amp draw, check the gasket seal, and clear the evaporator drain — that's a 60–90 minute call that saves the compressor.

True equipment we service

True commercial refrigeration lines we service and their common failure patterns
Series / linePositioningCommon failures
True T-Series Reach-Ins1, 2, and 3-door upright refrigerators and freezersCondenser coil clog, condenser fan motor failure, evaporator fan motor failure, door gasket failure, defrost drain ice block
True TSSU Prep TablesSandwich, salad, and pizza prep refrigeratorsWarm rail, evaporator fan motor failure, gasket failure, drain line clog, thermostat drift
True GDM Glass-Door MerchandisersGlass-door beverage and grab-and-go casesAnti-sweat heater failure (condensation), LED light failure, door hinge wear, condenser fan motor failure
True TBB Back-Bar CoolersUnder-counter and back-bar beverage coolersWarm cabinet, compressor short-cycling, drain blockage, door gasket failure

Common True failure patterns

  • Reach-in warming up — condenser coil clog or condenser fan motor.
  • Frost building on evaporator — defrost timer, defrost heater, or drain blocked.
  • Standing water inside cabinet — clogged evaporator drain line.
  • Door not sealing flush — gasket worn or hinge sagging.
  • Prep-table rail warm — gasket on pan opening or evaporator fan motor.
  • Glass-door merchandiser sweating — anti-sweat heater circuit failure.
  • Compressor short-cycling — overcharge, condenser clog, or relay failure.
  • Back-bar cooler not cooling — drain pan ice block or refrigerant leak.
  • LED interior light dead — driver or strip replacement.
  • Door alarm chirping — door switch or controller fault.

True parts stocked on our trucks

True calls most often need condenser fan motors, evaporator fan motors or door gaskets (T/TSSU/TBB). Those ride on the truck, so many repairs finish on the first visit. Less common parts source through OEM and authorized distributors, typically 24–72 hours.

  • Condenser fan motors
  • Evaporator fan motors
  • Door gaskets (T/TSSU/TBB)
  • Defrost timers
  • Defrost drain heaters
  • Door hinges & cams
  • Thermostats
  • Anti-sweat heater wire
  • Door switches
  • Drain line cleaning kits

True commercial repair FAQ

Do you repair True T-series and TSSU prep tables in Minneapolis?
Yes. True T-series reach-ins and TSSU prep tables are common commercial calls in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Most issues — condenser coil clogs, fan motors, gaskets, and drain blockages — are one-visit repairs because the parts ride on the truck.
How much does a True reach-in cooler repair cost?
The commercial diagnostic is $175–$299 depending on the equipment and is billed separately (not credited to the repair); the repair is quoted in writing before work starts. Condenser fan motor, gasket, thermostat, and drain repairs are usually simpler; control boards and sealed-system work are quoted separately.
Why is my True reach-in warming up in the front but cold in the back?
That pattern almost always means the door gasket is leaking warm air at the front or the evaporator fan motor is weak and air isn't circulating to the front. We measure gasket pull, check fan amp draw, and replace whichever component has actually failed — we don't swap parts on a guess.
Do you service True equipment under manufacturer warranty?
We are not a factory-authorized warranty servicer for True. If your unit is still inside the True parts warranty, we'll help you file with the factory; if labor is your concern or the unit is out of warranty, we can take the call directly.
What warranty comes with a True repair?
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. Sealed-system components can carry an extended manufacturer warranty on top; those terms are itemized on the invoice.
What is the diagnostic fee for a True commercial service call?
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. Sealed-system, compressor, and major-component work is quoted in writing before we recover refrigerant or open the cabinet.

True repair service area

We service True commercial equipment across Minneapolis, St. Paul, the Twin Cities metro, and Western Wisconsin.

Coverage ZIPs include: 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). Dispatched from our Minneapolis office at 222 E Hennepin Ave.

Businesses that use True equipment

True equipment runs in a wide range of Twin Cities businesses. Multi-location accounts get one dispatcher, one COI on file, and Net-15 / Net-30 invoicing.

  • Restaurants
  • Bars & taprooms
  • Breweries
  • Hotels
  • Grocery & c-stores
  • Delis & bakeries
  • Assisted living
  • Cafeterias
  • Ghost kitchens
  • Food trucks & commissaries

Other commercial refrigeration brands we service

True down right now?

Tell us the model and the symptom when you call — we'll triage and dispatch with the True parts you'll likely need on the truck.

Open today · 7am–9pm

4.5★ · 900+ reviews · 1-year warranty