We were recently contacted by the owner of a new restaurant in Costa Mesa who needed assistance installing a commercial steam oven Blodgett Combi that had been shipped from Florida. The unit was used, and while it appeared intact upon delivery, it quickly became clear that something wasn’t right — the oven wouldn’t start.
Our technicians completed the installation and began testing the unit. After a full diagnostic, we identified several issues likely caused either by the stress of transportation or wear from previous use:
A faulty water inlet valve,
A damaged gas valve,
And a broken igniter — a fragile component that often breaks during long shipments due to vibration.
We replaced all three components and re-tested the oven. However, the unit still failed to start correctly. Upon deeper investigation, we discovered the air-to-gas mixture was improperly set, likely due to a difference in gas line pressurebetween the original installation site in Florida and the new location in California.
After recalibrating the gas-air ratio to match the local gas pressure and ensuring all systems were optimized for the current environment, the oven finally came to life. It now operates exactly as it should, ready to serve a busy kitchen in this restaurant’s grand opening.
At Cactus Appliance, we don’t just install — we troubleshoot, adapt, and make sure your equipment performs flawlessly, no matter where it comes from or what it’s been through.
📞 Need help with commercial kitchen equipment installation or repair in Orange County? Call Cactus Appliance today — we handle the tough jobs others won’t touch.
