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Always Inspect These 4 Walk-in Fridge Parts
Refrigeration is one of the most important investments for any food preparation business because it’s the only way to keep perishable inventory at safe temperatures. While you might have smaller units to handle beverages and other goods, the brunt of your cooling is done by an oversized unit in the kitchen. Once you’ve invested in one of these giant coolers, it’s in your best interest to keep it running efficiently, but where are some common failure points? Here are four important parts of your refrigerator that might necessitate a call for commercial walk-in service.
Lights
Your refrigerator is a windowless cave, which means it needs artificial illumination. If it’s too dark to see every recess of the unit, you run the risk of missing a small maintenance issue that could balloon into a larger problem. While incandescent lighting has long been the norm for these devices, advances in LED technology allow you to install brighter lights that run at a fraction of the cost of older models. The initial setup cost might be more than standard bulbs, but they last significantly longer and don’t create heat that could affect your perishable product.
Hinges
Every time you open the door to your refrigerator, the hinges handle the work. While the average household fridge doesn’t involve much stress, the door to a commercial refrigeration unit weighs a lot more, and the device is expected to last significantly longer. Over time, each hinge will eventually wear down to the point when it needs to be replaced. Loose-fitting hinges prevent the complete closure of the door, which could lead to higher energy bills, decreased efficiency and a shorter life for the unit.
Door Closers
How many times have you absent-mindedly walked in and out of the refrigerator without thinking about closing the door behind you? If you can do it as the owner of the business, how likely is it to happen with an employee who isn’t responsible for the power bill? By installing one of these automatic closing devices, you can eliminate one task from everybody’s day, but make sure it stays in good working order. When it starts getting sluggish when closing, it might need to be cleaned out or replaced.
Gaskets
A refrigerator gasket might seem like a little thing, but it’s one of the hardest-working components of any refrigeration unit. Much like weatherstripping keeps your heating and air conditioning from leaking out of your house, gaskets help the inside of your fridge stay cool without constant operation. Despite the heavy load your gaskets shoulder, they’re quite fragile, which means they need replacement every six months before they start to break down.
Keep Your Refrigerator Running Efficiently
These are just four of the components you should keep your eye on when inspecting your restaurant’s refrigeration unit, but there are plenty of other potential problem areas on these sophisticated devices. No matter if your fridge isn’t working properly or you just need regular maintenance, let the experts at CASCO help with professional service and repairs. To schedule an appointment with one of our technicians, contact us here or call our office at 707-544-5200 today.
1/2/2022 06:12:42 pm
I think that is one of the most significant information for me. Thanks
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5/25/2022 12:59:04 pm
Thank you for pointing out some things to check for your walk-in fridge. My sister has been wondering what little things she can check daily to keep it running well. I'll pass this on to her so she can add this to her list.
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11/10/2022 08:01:04 am
My fridge door hasn't been closing all the time, and I'm not sure what to do. It makes sense that I would want to see if the door closers need to be maintained! I can see how that would help ensure that the door gets pushed shut every time.
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12/19/2022 07:25:18 am
I appreciate you saying that installing one of these automated shut-off devices will remove a task from everyone's day, but make sure it stays in good working condition. My sister is the owner of a restaurant. She claimed that her walk-in cooler's door frequently did not close completely. I'll advise her to have the walk-in cooler repaired and the automated closing mechanisms installed.
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1/3/2023 12:23:13 pm
I agreed when you stated that the gasket is one of the hardest-working parts of any refrigeration unit. My friend wants to extend the life of their commercial walk-in fridge. I think it's best to turn to an expert in commercial walk-in fridge maintenance to ensure quality work.
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1/3/2023 12:25:41 pm
I love how you talk about the importance of lighting in your walk-in refrigerator. My cousin's husband owns a restaurant and he got some new refrigerators that he wants to keep in good condition. We've been looking into finding nearby experts he can call to do some routine maintenance every so often.
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1/26/2023 02:22:03 pm
My aunt is interested in starting a small restaurant with another investor, so she's currently looking for insight into commercial equipment for the business. It's good to know how we'd inspect our refrigerator to make sure that it's running efficiently, so I'll make sure my aunt gets this right away. I appreciate your intake in checking your refrigerator's gasket since it's one of the hardest-working components.
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