Commercial Appliance Repair Los Angeles
Reach-in cooler down, commercial oven out, ice machine failed on a Friday, we prioritize commercial calls because we know a broken appliance isn't just inconvenient, it's revenue.
01 · About This Service
Commercial equipment failure in LA has a price tag that starts the moment it goes down.
A reach-in cooler that stops holding temperature at 11pm costs you the inventory inside it plus potential health code exposure if it's not resolved before your next inspection. An oven out on a Friday prep day means a reduced menu or a closed kitchen. We understand this calculus and route commercial calls differently than residential, same-day response is the default, not an upgrade.
Los Angeles has one of the most competitive and dense food service landscapes in the country. From the Korean BBQ corridor in Koreatown to the farm-to-table restaurants on the Eastside to the ghost kitchen facilities in Lincoln Heights and DTLA, the equipment running these operations is varied and the stakes when it fails are real. We've been repairing commercial appliances in these neighborhoods for years.
We're honest about scope: we handle the commercial appliances listed on this page well. For factory-specialized equipment, Rational combi ovens, Hobart industrial-grade mixers and slicers, we'll tell you if a factory-authorized specialist is the better call. That's good service, not a limitation.
If your commercial reach-in or walk-in is above 41°F (FDA food safety threshold), move temperature-sensitive inventory immediately. Document the temperature and time. Call us at (323) 870-4790, refrigeration failures are our highest-priority commercial call. We carry parts for True, Turbo Air, and Beverage-Air on the van.
02 · Commercial Equipment We Service
What we repair, and who we refer when it's outside our scope
We service these categories reliably with parts on the van and same-day availability. For factory-specialized equipment, we'll tell you so directly.
Commercial Reach-In Refrigerators & Freezers
1–3 door reach-in coolers and freezers for restaurants, cafes, and food businesses. Compressor, condenser fan, door gasket, thermostat, defrost system. EPA 608 certified for refrigerant work.
Walk-In Coolers & Freezers
Walk-in refrigeration units for restaurants, grocery stores, and food distributors. Evaporator fan, condenser, door gaskets, defrost system, thermostat. Refrigerant work requires EPA certification, we have it.
Commercial Ovens & Ranges
Gas and electric convection ovens, commercial ranges, pizza ovens. Igniter, gas valve, thermostat, door gasket, control board. All repairs comply with LA County gas appliance codes.
Commercial Ice Machines
Modular and self-contained ice machines for restaurants, bars, and hotels. Water inlet valve, ice thickness sensor, water distribution, refrigerant system. Descaling essential in LA's hard water, we include it.
Commercial Dishwashers
Undercounter, door-type, and conveyor dishwashers for restaurant and food service. Pump motor, heating element, water inlet valve, door latch, temperature sensor. Descaling in LA's hard water environment.
Commercial Washers & Dryers
Coin-operated and on-premises laundry equipment for laundromats, multi-unit properties, hotels, and gyms. Motor, drum bearing, drain pump, heating element, control board.
03 · Who We Serve
The LA businesses that call us most
🍜 Restaurants
Full-service, quick service, fast casual, across Koreatown, the Westside, Hollywood, DTLA, and the Valley. Refrigeration and oven calls are our most common.
👻 Ghost Kitchens
Cloud kitchen facilities in Lincoln Heights, DTLA, and East LA. No dining room to absorb a down oven, equipment failure is an immediate revenue stop.
☕ Cafes & Coffee Shops
Commercial refrigeration, ice machines, and dishwashers. Under-counter coolers and back-bar refrigeration are especially common.
🏨 Hotels & Hospitality
Kitchen equipment, laundry room washers/dryers, banquet refrigeration. Multi-unit operators can set up maintenance contracts.
🛒 Grocery & Markets
Reach-in coolers, walk-in refrigeration, display cases. Koreatown and Westside markets with high-SKU refrigeration inventory.
🏠 Multi-Unit Properties
Apartment and condo building laundry rooms. Coin-op washer and dryer repair and maintenance. Speed Queen and Maytag Commercial are most common.
04 · Ghost Kitchens & Cloud Kitchens
LA leads the country in ghost kitchen density, and equipment failure here hits differently
No dining room means no buffer when equipment goes down
Los Angeles has more ghost kitchen facilities per capita than any other US city, CloudKitchens, Kitchen United, Local Kitchens, and dozens of independent facilities are concentrated in DTLA, East LA, Lincoln Heights, and the broader industrial corridor. The operators running brands out of these facilities have one thing in common: their entire revenue depends on a working kitchen with no alternative service channel.
When a reach-in cooler fails in a ghost kitchen, there's no dining room to redirect guests to. When an oven goes down on a Friday, there's no substituting a different part of the menu service. The math is immediate: every hour the equipment is down is revenue lost. We understand this and route ghost kitchen calls with the same urgency we apply to restaurants during service.
Ghost kitchen facilities also tend to run equipment harder and more continuously than traditional restaurants, one unit shared across multiple brands runs longer daily hours. That accelerates wear on compressors, motors, and gaskets. Regular maintenance is more valuable here than in a single-concept operation.
05 · Honest Scope
What we handle vs. what we refer, because honesty is good service
Most commercial appliance companies say yes to everything and then figure it out on-site. We don't. Here's our honest scope.
These repairs we do confidently
- Commercial reach-in coolers and freezers (all major brands)
- Walk-in cooler/freezer refrigeration systems
- Commercial convection ovens and ranges (gas and electric)
- Commercial ice machines, Manitowoc, Hoshizaki, Scotsman
- Commercial dishwashers, Hobart, Jackson, CMA
- Commercial laundry, Speed Queen, Maytag Commercial
- Beverage coolers, back-bar refrigeration, display cases
When a factory specialist is the right call
- Rational, Alto-Shaam, Convotherm combi ovens (factory cert required)
- Hobart industrial mixers, slicers, food processors (Hobart-certified)
- Large commercial HVAC systems
- Commercial warewashing conveyor lines (Hobart/Jackson certified)
- Specialized medical or pharmaceutical refrigeration
06 · Commercial Brands We Service
The brands running LA's commercial kitchens
Commercial Refrigeration
Commercial Cooking
Ice & Dishwashing
07 · Recent Commercial Repairs
What our technicians actually fixed recently
"Reach-in stopped cooling overnight, found it warm at morning prep"
Condenser fan motor failure on a True T-49 two-door reach-in. The condenser was clean but the fan motor had seized, without airflow over the condenser, the compressor overheated and tripped on its thermal overload. The unit sat warm for approximately 6 hours. Temperature inside was 48°F when we arrived.
"Ice machine hasn't made ice in two days, three brands sharing it"
Commercial Manitowoc ice machine in a shared ghost kitchen facility, the water inlet valve had failed and scale buildup had blocked the water distribution tubes. The machine hadn't been descaled in the 18 months since installation. In LA's hard water environment, Manitowoc recommends descaling every 6 months on shared commercial units.
"Under-counter cooler not holding temp, beer and dairy at risk"
Failed evaporator fan motor on a Turbo Air under-counter cooler. The compressor was running but without fan circulation, cold air wasn't reaching the front of the unit. The back stayed cold; the front was at 50°F. The cafe had been running this way for several days without realizing the graduated temperature, the owner noticed when beer was warm on the front shelf.
"Two washers down on a Saturday, customers turning away"
Two Speed Queen front-load commercial washers with different failures, one had a failed door latch that locked mid-cycle and wouldn't release (holding a load of wet laundry hostage), the other had a failed drain pump. Both failures on the same Saturday morning, peak laundromat traffic. Operator called us at 9am.
08 · Pricing
Commercial pricing, transparent before we start.
All commercial repairs include a 90-day warranty on parts and labor. For operators with multiple units, we can discuss priority service agreements, call to discuss your equipment list.
09 · Frequently Asked Questions
Commercial repair, what operators ask us
What commercial appliances do you repair in Los Angeles?
Commercial reach-in and walk-in refrigerators and freezers, commercial ice machines, commercial convection ovens and ranges, commercial dishwashers, and commercial washers and dryers. Brands include True, Turbo Air, Beverage-Air, Vulcan, Garland, Manitowoc, Hoshizaki, Hobart, and Speed Queen.
How quickly can you respond to a commercial emergency?
Same day for most calls before noon, next morning for afternoon calls. Refrigeration failures are our highest-priority commercial call, we understand a cooler above 41°F has a countdown on it. Call (323) 870-4790 and describe the equipment and urgency.
Do you service True, Turbo Air, and Beverage-Air commercial refrigerators?
Yes. These are the three commercial refrigeration brands we see most often in LA restaurants and food businesses. We carry OEM True parts on the van and source parts for the others through commercial distributors. We're EPA 608 certified for refrigerant work.
My commercial refrigerator is not holding temperature, is my food at risk?
If it's above 41°F, move temperature-sensitive inventory immediately. Document the temperature and time. Call us, refrigeration failures are our highest-priority commercial call. We carry parts for True, Turbo Air, and Beverage-Air on the van.
Do you offer preventive maintenance contracts?
Yes. For restaurants, ghost kitchens, hotels, and multi-unit operators, we offer scheduled maintenance visits, condenser coil cleaning, refrigerant checks, door gasket inspection, ice machine descaling. Regular maintenance prevents the failures that shut you down on a Saturday night.
What commercial appliances are outside your scope?
Rational and Alto-Shaam combi ovens (require factory authorization), Hobart industrial mixers and slicers, large commercial HVAC. For these, we'll tell you directly and refer you to the right specialist, that's honest service, not a limitation.
10 · Service Area & Other Services
Commercial repair across all of Los Angeles County
Key Commercial Areas
Commercial appliance repair across Los Angeles, same day priority
Restaurants, ghost kitchens, hotels, laundromats, refrigeration, ovens, ice machines, dishwashers. $120 commercial diagnostic, 90-day warranty.