Imperial Commercial Range Repair
Imperial IR-G restaurant ranges, IHR heavy-duty ranges, ICV convection, ICBR charbroilers, IR-12-U-27-S under-counter, ISPA-M saladette, our techs service the full Imperial Range commercial lineup across LA, Orange County, Ventura, San Bernardino, and Riverside. Corona California local manufacturer; 1–3 day parts-to-LA advantage; California blue-ocean trio with American Range + Montague; $120 diagnostic waived.
- Imperial Commercial Cooking, Corona CA since 1957, independent family-owned; NOT Ali/Middleby/ITW/Welbilt
- Corona CA 1–3 day parts advantage, 60 miles from LA; beats national-brand 2–5+ day lead times
- California local-manufacturer trio, Imperial Corona + American Range Cypress + Montague Hayward
- Sibling to Imperial oven combo, same company; see cluster 07 Imperial oven page for oven line
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 Range, Corona California independent since 1957
Imperial Commercial Cooking Equipment (the company; "Imperial Range" is the brand name) is headquartered and manufactured in Corona, California. The company has operated continuously since 1957 under independent family ownership and remains independent of the major commercial foodservice consolidators, NOT Ali Group, NOT Middleby, NOT ITW, NOT Welbilt. The Corona California manufacturing location delivers a real logistical advantage for LA service: Imperial parts ship from the Corona factory to LA in 1–3 business days, significantly faster than value-tier brands' Chinese OEM chains (5–10 days via WebstaurantStore or Restaurant Depot) and faster than premium brands based out of state (Middleby Winston-Salem NC, Ali Group NA Winston-Salem, ITW Chicago).
For LA operators deciding between Imperial Range and the major national commercial range brands (Vulcan ITW, Garland Ali Group), the California manufacturing plus independent ownership plus value-tier pricing defines Imperial's market position. Imperial offers commercial-grade ranges at a lower price point than Vulcan or Garland premium tiers, with meaningfully faster parts supply chain, at the cost of smaller national service network and narrower brand recognition. For LA-local service where the Corona parts advantage applies, Imperial economics work out favorably for operators who don't need premium-brand recognition.
Imperial makes both ovens and ranges. Cluster 07 Commercial Ovens wrote Imperial oven repair covering ICV convection, ICB conveyor pizza, and the broader oven product line. This cluster 08 page covers the Imperial Range product line specifically, IR-G restaurant ranges, IHR heavy-duty, ICBR charbroilers, and related range/stove equipment. Cross-reference both combos when service needs span oven and range.
Imperial Range commercial equipment we service
IR-G, restaurant ranges
Imperial's restaurant-range workhorse gas line. Burners on top with oven compartment below, sized across different burner counts for different kitchen scales. Mid-volume LA restaurant back-of-house standard at Imperial-spec operations. Service: gas valve, burner orifice cleaning, thermocouple, burner ignitor, oven thermostat.
IHR, heavy-duty ranges
Reinforced heavy-duty range line for higher-volume operations where IR-G spec would be under-specified. Heavier burner systems, extended-service components. Service pattern matches IR-G with scaled-up components.
ICV, convection ovens
Imperial's convection oven line, also covered on the sibling Imperial oven repair page (cluster 07). Mentioned here for cross-reference, many LA Imperial-equipped kitchens run ICV convection alongside IR-G or IHR ranges.
ICBR, charbroilers
Imperial charbroiler line for steakhouse and specialty char-cooking applications. Less prominent than Garland Charbroilers GS-series in LA's premium steakhouse cluster but common in value-tier and casual-dining operations where char capability is part of the menu.
IR-12-U-27-S, under-counter / saladette
Specialty under-counter configurations for space-constrained kitchens and prep-line integration. Common at food-truck and small-restaurant builds where footprint efficiency matters.
ISPA-M, saladette
Refrigerated saladette configuration, cold prep surface with refrigerated pan rail. Less common than core Imperial ranges but present in specific installations. Service overlaps refrigeration diagnostic domain.
California local-manufacturer trio, Imperial + American Range + Montague
Three California-manufactured commercial cooking brands cluster on the LA service map with parts-chain advantages over national-brand competitors. Imperial Range (Corona CA, 60 miles from LA), independent family-owned since 1957, this page's brand. American Range (Cypress CA, 30–40 miles from LA in Orange County), independent family-owned since 1961, see our American Range repair page for the equivalent brand coverage. Montague (Hayward CA, 360 miles but California-based), Ali Group since July 2022 with California manufacturing continuity, see our Montague oven repair page for the cluster 07 combo.
The California trio shares a structural parts-lead-time advantage over the national-brand competitors: 1–3 day typical parts delivery to LA from California factories versus 2–5+ day typical from Midwest or East Coast commercial-brand distribution networks. For LA operators where service-turnaround-time matters more than brand recognition, which is most mid-volume casual-dining and specialty-cuisine operations, the California trio is a genuine consideration. Imperial and American Range are also independent family-owned, which differentiates from the major-consolidator alternatives (Ali Group, Middleby, ITW, Welbilt all own brands in the market).
What Imperial Range repair costs in LA
$120 flat commercial diagnostic, waived with repair.
| Repair | Typical range (parts + labor) |
|---|---|
| Thermocouple replacement | $180–$320 |
| Burner orifice cleaning (per burner) | $180–$280 |
| Oven-compartment thermostat | $200–$340 |
| Door hinge service | $200–$360 |
| Burner ignitor assembly | $220–$380 |
| Gas valve replacement | $260–$440 |
| ICBR charbroiler grate replacement | $260–$440 |
| IHR heavy-duty burner refurbish | $380–$640 |
| Control board replacement | $550–$950 |
Most Imperial Range calls land $280–$600 parts-and-labor, 15–25% below equivalent Vulcan or Garland. Corona CA 1–3 day parts lead-time factors in. See our commercial stove repair cost guide.
Related Imperial and California-manufacturer pages
Imperial Range repair, frequently asked
Is this the same Imperial as the oven repair page?
Yes, same company, different product scope. Imperial Commercial Cooking Equipment (the company) makes both commercial ovens and commercial ranges under the Imperial Range brand. Cluster 07 Commercial Ovens wrote Imperial oven repair covering the ICV convection, ICB conveyor pizza, and related oven product lines. This cluster 08 Commercial Stove/Range page covers the Imperial Range product line, IR-G restaurant ranges, IHR heavy-duty, ICBR charbroilers, and related range/stove equipment. Cross-reference the two combos when your service needs cover both oven and range equipment at the same Imperial-equipped kitchen.
Who owns Imperial Commercial Cooking Equipment?
Imperial Commercial Cooking Equipment is independent family-owned, headquartered and manufactured in Corona, California since 1957. The company remains independent of the major commercial foodservice consolidators (Ali Group, Middleby, ITW, Welbilt). "Imperial Range" is the brand name; "Imperial Commercial Cooking Equipment" is the company name. One entity, two names. NOT related to other companies using the Imperial name (Imperial HVAC, Imperial Industries, Imperial Hot Water, etc.).
Corona CA local manufacturer, what's the LA parts advantage?
Imperial's Corona California manufacturing location delivers a real logistical advantage on parts supply. Corona is roughly 60 miles from downtown LA and 40 miles from our Irvine service area, Imperial parts typically ship to LA in 1–3 business days direct from the Corona factory. That's meaningfully faster than competing value-tier brands' parts chains: 5–10 days for Chinese OEM value-tier (MainStreet via WebstaurantStore, Kratos via Restaurant Depot), and 2–5 days for premium brands shipping from out-of-state (Middleby Winston-Salem NC, Ali Group Winston-Salem NC, ITW Chicago). For LA operators on tight service timelines, Imperial's Corona proximity is a structural repair-turnaround advantage.
What's the California local-manufacturer trio (Imperial + American Range + Montague)?
Three California-manufactured commercial cooking brands with LA-proximity parts advantages: Imperial Range (Corona CA, 60 miles from LA), American Range (Cypress CA, 30-40 miles from LA in Orange County), and Montague (Hayward CA, 360 miles but still California-based). All three ship parts from California factories rather than national out-of-state distribution networks, which translates to 1–3 day parts typical versus 2–5+ days for national-brand equivalents. For LA restaurant operators specifically, especially steakhouse, casual-dining, and specialty-cuisine operations, the California-trio blue-ocean is a real consideration alongside the brand-positioning factors. Plus independence from the major consolidators: Imperial and American Range are independent family-owned; Montague joined Ali Group July 2022 but manufactures in Hayward CA.
What does Imperial Range repair cost in LA?
$120 flat commercial diagnostic, waived with repair. Typical Imperial Range service ranges: thermocouple $180–$320, burner orifice cleaning (per burner) $180–$280, burner ignitor $220–$380, gas valve $260–$440, oven-compartment thermostat $200–$340 (for range-oven combinations), door hinge service $200–$360, IHR heavy-duty burner refurbish $380–$640, ICBR charbroiler grate replacement $260–$440, control board $550–$950. Most Imperial Range calls land $280–$600 parts-and-labor, typically 15–25% below equivalent Vulcan or Garland range repair categories. Corona CA 1–3 day parts lead-time factors in. See our commercial stove repair cost guide.
Imperial Range down? Call the branch nearest your kitchen.
Same-day in LA, Orange County, Ventura, San Bernardino, and Riverside. $120 commercial diagnostic, waived with repair.