Imperial Commercial Oven Repair
Imperial ICV convection ovens, ICB conveyor pizza ovens, IR-G gas range-ovens, IFS fryer family, our techs service the full Imperial Commercial Cooking Equipment lineup across LA, Orange County, Ventura, San Bernardino, and Riverside. Corona California independent family manufacturer; 1–3 day parts to LA; value-tier honest pricing; $120 diagnostic waived.
- Imperial Commercial Cooking, Corona CA since 1957, independent family-owned; NOT Ali/Middleby/ITW/Welbilt
- Corona California parts advantage, 60 miles from LA; 1–3 business day parts supply
- Value-tier positioning, 15–25% below equivalent Vulcan/Blodgett repair pricing
- LA value-tier pizza + mid-range restaurant cluster, ICB conveyor + ICV convection
Where we work
Local branches across Southern California
Eight branches covering Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties. Same-day routing on calls before 1 PM.
Imperial Commercial Cooking Equipment, Corona CA independent since 1957
Imperial Commercial Cooking Equipment is headquartered and manufactured in Corona, California, roughly 60 miles east of downtown LA, 40 miles from our Irvine and Thousand Oaks branches. The company has operated continuously since 1957 under independent family ownership and remains independent of the major commercial foodservice consolidators (Ali Group, Middleby, ITW, Welbilt). That combination, independent ownership plus California manufacturing plus value-tier positioning, is Imperial's market position and defines the service value proposition for LA operators.
The Corona California manufacturing location delivers a real logistical advantage for LA service. Imperial parts ship direct from the Corona factory with 1–3 business day typical lead times to LA, meaningfully faster than Chinese OEM value-tier alternatives (5–10 days via WebstaurantStore or Restaurant Depot supply chains) and faster even than premium brands based out of state (2–5 days from ITW Chicago, Middleby Winston-Salem, or Ali Group NA distribution). The proximity advantage compounds with Imperial's independent engineering continuity and value-tier pricing to make it a sensible choice for LA operators who want California-manufactured commercial cooking without premium-brand price exposure.
Imperial commercial ovens and cooking equipment we service
ICV, convection ovens
Imperial's commercial convection oven line. Full-size and half-size configurations. Common at LA mid-volume restaurants, casual-dining operations, and value-tier commercial kitchens where Vulcan or Blodgett would be over-specified. Service: fan motor, thermostat, door hinge, heating element, burner ignitor.
ICB, conveyor pizza
Belt-conveyor pizza ovens for value-tier pizza operations. Common at mid-range pizza chains, independent pizza shops, school cafeteria pizza programs, casual-dining pizza concepts. Service: conveyor belt, drive motor, burner ignitor, temperature calibration.
IR-G, gas range-ovens
Commercial gas ranges with built-in oven compartments below. Mid-volume LA restaurant back-of-house standard. Service spans range burner, oven thermostat, and door hinge domains.
IFS, commercial fryer family
Imperial also manufactures commercial fryers (IFS designation), not our primary cluster scope but service available. See our commercial fryer repair page for fryer-specific context.
LA value-tier cluster, where Imperial lives
Imperial's LA installed base concentrates in value-tier and mid-range restaurant operations where the combination of California manufacturing plus independent engineering plus value pricing matches the operational profile. Specific clusters where we run Imperial service:
- Mid-range pizza operations, ICB conveyor ovens at independent pizza shops, value-tier pizza chains, pizza-kitchen concepts in casual dining across East LA, San Gabriel Valley, and broader LA mid-market neighborhoods
- Casual-dining restaurants, ICV convection at family-restaurant operations, neighborhood Italian and Mexican concepts, and broader LA casual-dining where a premium Vulcan or Blodgett would be over-specified
- School cafeteria operations, Imperial appears in some LAUSD and parochial school cafeteria installations at the value-tier end of institutional food service
- Community-center and church kitchens, Imperial's value-tier pricing fits community kitchen budgets that premium brands don't
For operators considering Imperial vs MainStreet Equipment vs Kratos in the value-tier segment: Imperial's California manufacturing plus independent ownership plus 1-3 day parts beats the Chinese OEM alternatives on parts lead time and engineering continuity. MainStreet and Kratos are cheaper at purchase but Imperial's total-cost-of-ownership economics typically work out favorably when parts lead time and service predictability are factored in.
What Imperial oven repair costs in LA
$120 flat commercial diagnostic, waived with repair.
| Repair | Typical range (parts + labor) |
|---|---|
| Thermostat replacement | $180–$320 |
| IR-G range-oven thermostat | $180–$300 |
| Door hinge service | $200–$360 |
| Burner ignitor assembly | $220–$380 |
| Heating element (electric) | $240–$420 |
| Gas valve replacement | $260–$440 |
| Fan motor (ICV convection) | $280–$480 |
| ICB conveyor belt service | $320–$540 |
| ICB conveyor drive motor | $380–$620 |
| Control board replacement | $600–$1,000 |
Most Imperial calls land $280–$650 parts-and-labor; typically 15–25% below equivalent Vulcan or Blodgett. Corona CA parts-lead-time advantage factors in. See our commercial oven repair cost guide.
Related Imperial and value-tier pages
Imperial oven repair, frequently asked
Who owns Imperial Commercial Cooking?
Imperial Commercial Cooking Equipment is independent family-owned, headquartered and manufactured in Corona, California. The company has operated continuously since 1957 and remains independent of the major commercial foodservice consolidators (Ali Group, Middleby, ITW, Welbilt). That independence plus Corona CA manufacturing location is the defining operational fact about Imperial for LA operators: the brand produces value-tier commercial cooking equipment at a factory roughly 60 miles from downtown LA, which shortens parts-lead times meaningfully compared to East Coast or Midwest-based value-tier competitors.
Corona CA manufacturer, what's the LA parts advantage?
Imperial's Corona, California location (roughly 60 miles from LA and 40 miles from the Orange County service area we cover) delivers a genuine logistical advantage on Imperial parts. Common service components typically reach LA in 1–3 business days direct from Corona, faster than most Chinese OEM value-tier alternatives (5–10 days via WebstaurantStore / Restaurant Depot supply chains) and faster than East Coast or Midwest-based premium brands (2–5 days typically). For LA operators on tight service timelines, the Imperial Corona parts channel is a real operational benefit that we factor into the repair-vs-replace conversation.
What's the difference between Imperial ICV, ICB, and IR-G?
Three distinct Imperial product lines. ICV is Imperial's convection oven line, standard full-size commercial convection for mid-volume restaurant back-of-house. ICB is Imperial's conveyor oven line, belt-conveyor pizza ovens for value-tier pizza operations where a full Blodgett 1048 deck would be over-specified. IR-G is Imperial's commercial gas range line (ranges with built-in ovens below). Plus IFS fryers complete the product family. Imperial positions as value-tier across all four categories; the Corona CA manufacturing plus independent ownership plus mid-range pricing tier defines Imperial's market position.
Do you service Imperial at value-tier LA pizza operations?
Yes, Imperial ICB conveyor ovens are common at value-tier pizza operations across LA where operators wanted conveyor-oven throughput without the premium-brand price point. ICB is found at mid-range pizza chains, independent pizza shops, high-school cafeterias with pizza programs, and casual-dining operations where conveyor pizza is part of the menu but not the headline specialty. Service focus on ICB: conveyor belt, drive motor, burner ignitor, gas valve, heating element temperature calibration.
What does Imperial oven repair cost in LA?
$120 flat commercial diagnostic, waived with repair. Typical Imperial service ranges: thermostat $180–$320, door hinge service $200–$360, fan motor (ICV convection) $280–$480, burner ignitor $220–$380, gas valve $260–$440, heating element (electric) $240–$420, ICB conveyor belt service $320–$540, ICB conveyor drive motor $380–$620, IR-G range-oven thermostat $180–$300, control board $600–$1,000. Most Imperial calls land $280–$650 parts-and-labor, typically 15–25% below equivalent Vulcan or Blodgett repair categories. Corona CA proximity gives parts-lead-time advantage. See our commercial oven repair cost guide.
Imperial down? Call the branch nearest your kitchen.
Same-day in LA, Orange County, Ventura, San Bernardino, and Riverside. $120 commercial diagnostic, waived with repair.