Pilot won't stay lit
Thermocouples and thermopiles that have worn out, pilots that light then drop out, and orifices that need attention.
Services
Everything that goes wrong with a commercial fryer
If your fryer isn't heating, won't stay lit, is losing oil, or can't hold temperature, it's almost always on this list. Tell us the symptom and we'll tell you what we think it is.
Gas fryers
Pilots, igniters and gas valves
Weak or failed igniter
Igniters that glow but never open the valve, and intermittent ignition that only shows up on a busy shift.
Gas valve & gas train faults
Valves that don't open fully, solenoids that drop out, and safety interlocks that stop the fryer firing.
Burner & flame problems
Lazy or lifting flames, sooty burners, and fryers that smell of gas before they light.
Electric fryers
Elements, contactors and control boards
Burned-out heating elements
Elements that have failed or scaled over, and the wiring and terminals that fail alongside them.
Contactor & relay faults
Contactors that chatter or stick, relays that won't hold, and control boards that need replacing.
Breakers & supply issues
Fryers that trip a breaker on start-up, and single-phase units that won't hold their load.
Scaled elements & slow recovery
Elements coated in carbon and scale that can't transfer heat, so the vat recovers slowly and burns more power.
Controls & temperature
Thermostats and safety controls
Thermostat replacement
Thermostats that read wrong, hunt, or let the vat run past the set point.
High-limit & safety sensors
High-limit thermostats that trip constantly, sensors out of position, and oil over-temperature faults.
Melt cycles & timers
Fryers that won't melt solid oil, timers that won't finish, and short-cycling units.
Boards, displays & fault codes
Control boards and displays that show an error code, flicker, or won't accept the set point you dial in.
Vats, oil & upkeep
Vats, drain valves and upkeep
Leaking vats & fittings
Pinhole leaks, cracked welds, weeping fittings and drain-area leaks that cost you oil.
Drain valves & gaskets
Worn drain valves, damaged gaskets and seats, and valves that won't seal fully.
Filtering & boil-out service
Oil filtering, boil-outs and cabinet cleaning that keep the fryer in good condition.
Preventive maintenance plans
Scheduled inspections that catch worn parts before a fryer fails on a Friday night.
Not sure what's wrong?
Describe what the fryer is doing and where you are. We'll tell you what to check, and whether it needs a visit.
Ready when you are
Tell us what the fryer is doing.
Send a service request or call the shop. We serve restaurants and commercial kitchens in Columbia, SC and Lexington, SC.