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TRUE COMMERCIAL · TWIN CITIES

True Commercial Repair

Reach-in coolers, prep tables, glass-door merchandisers, back-bar units — True repair across the Twin Cities, same-day in most cases.

(651) 364-7466
$149Trip feeWaived on repair
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Commercial refrigeration · Reach-ins · Prep tables · Glass-door merchandisers · Back-bar coolers

Quick answer

Central Minnesota Appliance Repair services True commercial refrigeration — T-series reach-ins, TSSU prep tables, GDM glass-door merchandisers, and TBB back-bar coolers — across Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and the Twin Cities metro. EPA 608 certified, same-day windows on most calls before 11am, $189 trip fee waived on approved repair.

EPA Section 608 certified. Same-day windows on most Twin Cities calls before 11am. 1-year written warranty on parts & labor. $189 commercial trip fee — waived on approved repair. Net-15 / Net-30 invoicing for established accounts.

About True

True Manufacturing (O'Fallon, MO) is the largest commercial refrigeration brand 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 factory parts (fan motors, gaskets, thermostats, drain heaters, defrost timers) ride on every truck so most calls finish in a single visit.

True reach-in warming up? Start with the condenser

The single most 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 T-Series Reach-Ins

    1, 2, and 3-door upright refrigerators and freezers

    Common failures: Condenser coil clog, condenser fan motor failure, evaporator fan motor failure, door gasket failure, defrost drain ice block

  • True TSSU Prep Tables

    Sandwich, salad, and pizza prep refrigerators

    Common failures: Warm rail, evaporator fan motor failure, gasket failure, drain line clog, thermostat drift

  • True GDM Glass-Door Merchandisers

    Glass-door beverage and grab-and-go cases

    Common failures: Anti-sweat heater failure (condensation), LED light failure, door hinge wear, condenser fan motor failure

  • True TBB Back-Bar Coolers

    Under-counter and back-bar beverage coolers

    Common failures: Warm cabinet, compressor short-cycling, drain blockage, door gasket failure

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

First-visit fix rate is 88% because we stock the True failure parts you actually need. 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 among the highest-volume commercial calls we run 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?
Most Twin Cities True reach-in repairs run $280–$520 in parts and labor after the $189 trip fee (waived on approved repair). Condenser fan motor, gasket, thermostat, and drain repairs are on the lower end; control boards and ice-machine teardowns are quoted separately. Sealed-system work is quoted in writing.
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.
Can you keep my True equipment on a maintenance plan?
Yes. Quarterly preventive maintenance — condenser cleaning, gasket inspection, drain line clearing, temperature calibration, and a written report — starts at $99/month and pays for itself the first time it catches a failing condenser fan before the compressor goes.
How fast can you respond to a downed True unit?
Most Twin Cities commercial calls placed before 11am get a same-day window, with an average on-site arrival under 4 hours. Emergency dispatch is available for HACCP-window failures and after-hours kitchen outages — call our line and we'll route the closest tech.
Are your technicians certified to work on True equipment?
Every technician is EPA Section 608 certified for sealed-system and refrigerant work, gas-certified for cooking equipment, and trained on True's service literature and diagnostic tools. We carry the OEM service plugs and manufacturer descalers where applicable.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency service?
Yes. After-hours and weekend emergency dispatch is available across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the Twin Cities metro for downed refrigeration, ice machines, and warewashing. An after-hours premium applies; we confirm the rate before dispatch.
Which Twin Cities areas do you cover for True service?
We service the full Twin Cities metro — Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Bloomington, Edina, Eden Prairie, Maple Grove, Woodbury, Eagan, Plymouth, Minnetonka, Roseville, Burnsville — plus Hudson, WI and surrounding Western Wisconsin.

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.

(651) 364-7466

Page last updated May 2026. Pricing and policies confirmed in writing before any work begins.