Commercial Griddle & Flat Top Repair in Philadelphia
Cold spots on a flat top mean burgers that finish at different times and a line that backs up. I diagnose the burners, thermostats and ignition behind uneven griddles, and get you back to even heat across the whole plate.
Gas and electric griddles, flat tops and restaurant grills. Star, Garland, MagiKitch'n, Vulcan, Southbend, Imperial.
Even heat across the whole plate
Uneven griddle heat usually comes down to the burners or elements under the plate, a thermostat that's drifted, weak ignition on a zone, or a plate that's warped or scaled underneath. I check the burners and manifold, the thermostats and their contact with the plate, and the ignition on each zone. Some badly warped plates are past a realistic repair, if that's the case, I'll tell you straight instead of charging you to chase it.
One tech, a written quote before any work, and OEM parts.
Common griddle faults I fix
Uneven heat & cold spots
Burners or elements not firing evenly, a drifting thermostat, or poor contact between the plate and the heat source.
Won't ignite
Pilot, spark ignition, thermopile and flame-sensing faults, and gas-supply issues on a zone.
Thermostat problems
Thermostats and probes reading wrong, so the plate runs too hot or never gets there.
Won't reach temperature
Weak burners, gas-valve faults, or elements and contactors on electric flat tops.
Electric griddle faults
Elements, contactors, controls and wiring on electric griddles and flat tops.
Plate condition
Warped or heavily scaled plates assessed honestly, repairable versus past the point of a good fix.
Griddle brands I service
Star, Garland, MagiKitch'n, Vulcan, Southbend, Imperial and more, gas and electric griddles, flat tops and restaurant grills. OEM parts. If yours isn't listed, send me the make and model.
Why kitchens call me for griddles
Honest on the plate
No "replace everything and hope." If a plate's past saving, I'll say so instead of billing you to chase it.
The quoted price is the price
A written number before any work. It doesn't move between the visit and the invoice.
You hear from me
If a burner or thermostat is on backorder, you know that day, not after you've called to ask.
Where I work
Griddle repair across Philadelphia and the surrounding counties, plus Delaware County, the near Main Line, lower Montgomery and Bucks County, and nearby South Jersey. Most city calls are same-day or next-morning.
Not sure you're in range? Call or text and I'll tell you straight.
Griddle repair FAQ
Why does my griddle have cold spots?
Usually a burner or element not firing evenly, a drifting thermostat, or poor contact between the plate and the heat source. I check burners, thermostats and plate contact to find which.
How fast can you get out?
Most Philadelphia calls are same-day or next-morning, depending on the day and part availability.
Can a warped plate be fixed?
Sometimes uneven heat improves once the burners and thermostats are right. A badly warped plate may be past a realistic repair, I'll be honest about which yours is.
Do you work on gas and electric griddles?
Both, plus flat tops and restaurant grills, across the major brands.
Griddle heating uneven or won't light?
Call or text a photo and I'll give you my honest read before I drive out.