Commercial & Industrial Chiller Repair You Can Count On
When your chiller goes down, your building, process, or production can quickly be affected. Owens Companies provides commercial and industrial chiller repair service throughout Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the Twin Cities metro, with experienced union technicians who diagnose problems and get systems back online as quickly as possible.
From unexpected breakdowns and refrigerant issues to controls problems, compressor failures, and declining performance, our technicians service a wide range of commercial and industrial chiller systems. 24/7 emergency chiller service is available when you need help now.
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Comprehensive Chiller Services
Owens Companies services a broad range of commercial and industrial chiller equipment, including:
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Centrifugal chillers
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Screw chillers
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Scroll chillers
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Water-cooled chillers
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Air-cooled chillers
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Magnetic-bearing chillers
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Absorption chillers
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Thermal energy storage systems
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Industrial and process chillers
Chiller Services We Offer
Chiller Maintenance & Tune-Ups
Regular maintenance is key to extending the lifespan of your chiller system and keeping it running at peak efficiency. Our team conducts thorough inspections, cleans components, and fine-tunes performance to prevent breakdowns and optimize energy use.
Chiller Startup Services
Proper chiller startup and commissioning are critical to long-term system performance. Our Commercial Chiller Startup Service helps verify proper operation, identify potential problems, and prepare your equipment for reliable performance during peak cooling season.
Emergency Chiller Repairs
Unexpected system failure? Our 24/7 emergency repair team is always on standby to quickly diagnose and fix issues, minimizing downtime and ensuring your building stays cool.
Preventative Maintenance Plans
Avoid costly repairs and unexpected failures with our preventive maintenance agreements. We design service plans based on your building’s needs, ensuring optimal performance and extending the life of expensive and complex HVAC-R equipment.
Learn more about Preventive Maintenance Programs that deliver measurable results.
Chiller Replacement & Upgrades
Is your system outdated or inefficient? We offer chiller replacements and upgrades, helping you transition to modern, high-efficiency systems that lower energy costs and improve reliability.
Energy Efficiency Optimization
Owens specializes in retrofits and performance tuning to improve your chiller’s energy efficiency, reducing operating costs while enhancing cooling capacity.

Commercial & Industrial Chiller Repair Service
Chiller problems rarely improve on their own. Changes in operating pressure, temperature, vibration, noise, capacity, or energy use can indicate a developing problem that should be addressed before it results in a larger failure.
Owens Companies provides troubleshooting and chiller repair for commercial facilities, industrial plants, manufacturing operations, and other critical cooling applications throughout the Twin Cities.
Our chiller service capabilities include:
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Chiller troubleshooting and diagnostics
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Compressor and mechanical repairs
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Refrigerant and leak issues
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Controls and electrical troubleshooting
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Oil and refrigerant analysis
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Vibration analysis
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Eddy current testing
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Chiller teardown and repair
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Purge system service
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Variable-speed drive retrofits
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Efficiency and performance problems
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Emergency chiller repair
Chiller Manufacturers We Service Across Minnesota
Owens Companies services and maintains a wide range of commercial, industrial, and process cooling chiller systems throughout Minneapolis–St. Paul and greater Minnesota.
Our technicians support both large central plant systems and precision process chillers used in healthcare, manufacturing, laboratory, and mission-critical environments.
Owens Companies provides 24/7 emergency response across Minnesota.
Commercial & Central Plant Chiller Manufacturers
We service major HVAC chiller brands commonly found in hospitals, data centers, industrial plants, and commercial buildings, including:
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Trane
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Carrier
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York
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Daikin
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Johnson Controls
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Mitsubishi Electric
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LG
We service centrifugal, screw, absorption, modular, and air-cooled chiller systems and integrate with existing building automation controls.
Industrial & Process Chiller Manufacturers
Owens also services process and precision cooling systems used in laboratories, pharmaceutical production, plastics manufacturing, medical device facilities, and specialty industrial applications.
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LAUDA
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Thermo Fisher Scientific
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Multistack
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Smardt
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Advantage Engineering
Whether your system supports comfort cooling, process temperature control, or mission-critical production environments, Owens provides responsive diagnostics, repair, preventive maintenance, and performance optimization.
Why Choose Owens Companies?
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Certified & Experienced Union Technicians – our technicians are trained to service virtually all major commercial and industrial chiller manufacturers
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Union-trained technicians experienced in large-tonnage systems
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Rapid Response Time – Available 24/7 to minimize disruptions to your operations.
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Energy Savings & Sustainability – Reduce your building’s energy consumption and carbon footprint.
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Custom Solutions for Every Facility – Whether you operate a small commercial building or a large industrial plant, we tailor our services to fit your needs.
Whether you're dealing with an unexpected shutdown, reduced cooling capacity, unusual operating conditions, or a system that simply isn't performing as it should, Owens Companies can help. Our experienced technicians provide commercial and industrial chiller troubleshooting, repair, and service throughout the Twin Cities.
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Success Stories from Our Clients
"Owens Companies helped us replace our aging chiller system with a high-efficiency model, reducing our energy costs by 30%. Their team was professional, fast, and reliable!"
— Facility Manager, Minneapolis
"When our chiller broke down unexpectedly, Owens Companies responded within hours and had us back up and running in no time. Exceptional service!"
— Building Owner, St. Paul
Recent Projects
500,000 SF Commercial Office Campus – Minneapolis, MN
✔ Replaced 600-ton centrifugal chiller with a modern energy-efficient model.
✔ Improved cooling efficiency by 25% and reduced maintenance costs.
Industrial Facility – St. Paul, MN
✔ Provided emergency repairs on a water-cooled chiller, preventing costly downtime.
✔ Implemented a preventative maintenance plan to extend equipment lifespan.
Have questions about your chiller system, service timelines, or capabilities?
Here are answers to what we hear most from Twin Cities facility teams.
