3 restaurant and commercial kitchen equipment service companies serve the Altoona area: 2 based here and 1 covering it from nearby. Every one checked by a person.
Howard J Porta, Inc., an independent company operating as the Authorized Hobart Service Partner for the Altoona area, with its own local 814 number and a street address. Read the full check
Services: cooking, slicers & mixers, ice machines, installation +4 more
1913 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd, Ste 4, Altoona, PA 16602
After hours: 717-236-9039
Altoona location. Founded in 1945 by Bill Kraft and Spark Dixon as a clock repair business that evolved into kitchen equipment service. Read the full check
Services: coffee, cooking, HVAC, ice machines +5 more
Also: terms published
Based outside Altoona, but their published service area includes it. Confirm travel charges for your address when booking.
310 King Court, Coraopolis, PA 15108
After hours (national line): 800-726-6020
Operating since 1981 and the largest independent parts and service network in the tri-state area, with offices in Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Youngstown, and Erie serving Western Pennsylvania, Northeast Ohio, and Northwestern West… Read the full check
Services: coffee, cooking, slicers & mixers, HVAC +6 more
| Company | Phone | We called it | 24/7 claimed | Terms published | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard J Porta | 814-946-5436 | Answered | Claimed | None published | Verified Jul 2026 |
| K&D Factory Service (Altoona) | 570-323-8010 | Answered | Claimed | 90-day warranty on OEM parts and labour | Verified Jul 2026 |
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Between them, the companies listed above cover ranges and stoves, ovens, fryers, griddles, ice machines, replacement parts and more. They name 36 manufacturers between them, including Hobart, Baxter, Traulsen, Centerline, Vulcan.
If a machine is showing a code, look it up on our fault code pages before calling: knowing whether it points at a probe, a heater or a water supply changes what the technician brings.
A 24/7 claim is what the company publishes, not what we have proven. We are testing those claims by calling after hours and will publish the results. Wondering what a repair should cost before you ring? Typical repair costs and the downtime calculator are the place to start.
3 companies serve Altoona, 2 with 24/7 or emergency availability. Services covered: Cooking Equipment, Mixers, Slicers & Food Machines, Ice Machines, Installation, OEM Parts, Preventive Maintenance. In a hurry? Jump to the quote form and let companies come to you. Plus 1 regional company based elsewhere with published coverage of Altoona.
For emergency calls, start with companies flagged 24/7 and confirm the after-hours dispatch process when you call. For scheduled work, ask about preventive maintenance agreements: the National Restaurant Association puts average maintenance costs near 1.5 percent of a restaurant's sales, and a maintenance contract usually costs less than a single season of emergency repairs. CFESA certification is the industry's training standard for commercial food equipment technicians and is worth asking about.
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Last updated July 2026