These Simple Checks Can Prevent Commercial Appliance Repair Bills
Restaurants are so fast paced, it is vital that every piece of machinery is available for use at all times. It can be extremely frustrating and inconvenient when equipment fails, but sometimes there are steps you can take to get it back online without calling a restaurant equipment service company. Here are some simple things to check before hiring a repairman.
1. Check the power Source
You’d be amazed how many times a repairman shows up to fix an appliance only to find it was not plugged in or was plugged in but not turned on. Sometimes a power surge or fluctuation can throw a machine off. Always try unplugging the equipment, waiting a few minutes and then powering it back on. Often this “reboot” is all that’s needed to solve the problem.
2. Look at Valves and Drains
Commercial machines that use water are prone to valve and drain blockages. This is another simple area to check. Unhook the valve connection and look for debris. Do the same with drain hoses and pipes. If you find a blockage in either section, clear it and try the machine again.
3. Check the Breaker Box
Power surges, circuit overloads and other electrical issues often result in a blown fuse. Check the fuses and breaker box if you can’t get a machine to power up.
4. Examine the Settings
So many times, one restaurant employee will change the settings on a piece of commercial equipment and when the next person wants to use it, it won’t work as anticipated. Machine settings are another simple check. If you open a convection oven and the fan isn’t blowing, perhaps another worker turned it off when cooking a special dish.
5. Look for a Reset Button
Many pieces of equipment shut off automatically when the motor gets overheated. In that case, they usually have some sort of reset button. If a machine stops working suddenly, give it a few minutes to cool off, then hit the reset button.
6. Clean traps, filters, hoses
Cleaning equipment is vital if you want to avoid shelling out money to restaurant equipment service companies. Make sure to clean the coils on refrigerators, unblock hoses on dryers and clean food drains on dishwashers. Failure to do so could result in a machine that stops working.
If you’ve checked all these common problem areas and still need the help of a restaurant equipment service expert, please give us a call at (707) 544-5200. You can also “like” the CASCO Facebook page or subscribe to our blog.
1. Check the power Source
You’d be amazed how many times a repairman shows up to fix an appliance only to find it was not plugged in or was plugged in but not turned on. Sometimes a power surge or fluctuation can throw a machine off. Always try unplugging the equipment, waiting a few minutes and then powering it back on. Often this “reboot” is all that’s needed to solve the problem.
2. Look at Valves and Drains
Commercial machines that use water are prone to valve and drain blockages. This is another simple area to check. Unhook the valve connection and look for debris. Do the same with drain hoses and pipes. If you find a blockage in either section, clear it and try the machine again.
3. Check the Breaker Box
Power surges, circuit overloads and other electrical issues often result in a blown fuse. Check the fuses and breaker box if you can’t get a machine to power up.
4. Examine the Settings
So many times, one restaurant employee will change the settings on a piece of commercial equipment and when the next person wants to use it, it won’t work as anticipated. Machine settings are another simple check. If you open a convection oven and the fan isn’t blowing, perhaps another worker turned it off when cooking a special dish.
5. Look for a Reset Button
Many pieces of equipment shut off automatically when the motor gets overheated. In that case, they usually have some sort of reset button. If a machine stops working suddenly, give it a few minutes to cool off, then hit the reset button.
6. Clean traps, filters, hoses
Cleaning equipment is vital if you want to avoid shelling out money to restaurant equipment service companies. Make sure to clean the coils on refrigerators, unblock hoses on dryers and clean food drains on dishwashers. Failure to do so could result in a machine that stops working.
If you’ve checked all these common problem areas and still need the help of a restaurant equipment service expert, please give us a call at (707) 544-5200. You can also “like” the CASCO Facebook page or subscribe to our blog.