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Commercial Refrigeration Maintenance Tips to Prevent Equipment Failure

3/28/2019

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Commercial Refrigeration

​Maintenance Tips for Commercial Refrigeration 

​​There’s nothing worse than a commercial refrigeration breakdown during a dinner service. It puts your customers at risk. Your kitchen team’s production slows down. Getting refrigeration repair takes time and can potentially shut you down longer. The best way to avoid a major failure of your commercial equipment is to perform preventative maintenance. You’ll prevent many major problems, reduce your utility costs and extend the life of your equipment. 
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​In-House Maintenance and Cleaning

Much of the regular equipment maintenance can be done in-house by your team. Make a checklist of things that should be done on a regular basis. Check with your equipment manufacturer for recommended time frames to maintain any warranties:

  • Clean fan blades - once a month clean the fan blades with a warm, damp cloth. Make sure moisture doesn’t get into the motor.
  • Check the drain for clogs. Make sure there are no blockages in the drainage system.
  • Clean the condenser coils. You can usually use a nylon brush to clean the coils, but there are chemicals that can be used if you have a lot of grease or oil on the coils.
  • Check and clean the gaskets. Wipe down the gaskets with warm soapy water. Check for rips and tears. Expect to replace the gaskets about every three years to maintain a good seal.
  • Check the door hinges for alignment. The hinges may need lubrication periodically to perform effectively.
  • Clean the interior of the refrigerator. Use warm water, a soft cloth and mild soap on the shelves to prevent damage to the finish and to avoid leaving strong chemicals that can affect food.
  • Replace interior lighting when necessary. Good lighting helps your staff get in and out of the refrigerator quickly to keep food colder.
  • You should be checking temperatures daily to make sure that food is safe. If the temperatures trend high, you may need a service tech.
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Call Professionals for Maintenance

There are some types of refrigeration service that are best left to the professionals. Twice a year, get a technician in your business to inspect the motor, refrigerant level, the wiring and compressor. Your technician should provide you with a detailed report after the inspection that gives you information about the condition of your equipment. It should include the make, model, serial number and temperature of each appliance that was inspected.
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Pay Attention to Your Equipment

Many appliances have a self-diagnostic system, which will let you know when there is a problem. If your equipment does not have this technology, you can still be aware of problems by paying attention to your appliances. Changing holding temperatures will indicate that something is off.
 
If your equipment is louder than usual, the equipment may be headed for a breakdown. If the food has a shorter shelf life than normal, it could mean that you have a problem. If the refrigerator cycles on and off more frequently than normal, it probably indicates that something isn’t right.
 
Preventative maintenance will save you time and money. Need commercial appliance service in Santa Rosa? Contact CASCO for regular maintenance and emergency refrigeration repair for your restaurant equipment. We want to make sure your business runs smooth for safety and profits.

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19 Comments
Keemo Paul link
4/22/2019 02:37:43 am

Perhaps, one of the most important appliances of today is the refrigerator. But then, refrigerators have already been playing its important role in our kitchens for a very long time. Through time, refrigerators have evolved and have already come in various types, styles, and sizes. One of the many types of refrigerators is the commercial refrigerator.

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Hazel Owens link
5/8/2019 09:48:09 pm

That's good to know that you should have the motor, refrigerant level, wiring, and compressor for commercial refrigeration checked twice a year by a professional. This is smart to do since this ensures that it works correctly and none of the food will go bad which could affect customers. It would be good to make a contract with a technician service so the restaurant can get a good deal on the inspections and any repairs if they are needed.

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Eileen Benson link
10/16/2019 12:07:30 pm

Thanks for the tip to replace interior lighting when necessary. My brother wants to get some new parts for his commercial refrigeration displays. I'll share your advice to help him keep the displays looking good!

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Amy Winters link
10/18/2019 05:10:30 pm

It's great that this article elaborates on the need to maintain your kitchen appliances by keeping up with their cleaning maintenance. Personally, I believe that this should be a part of the health code, where appliances should be in their most effective working conditions. I appreciate you helping me learn more about appliances and the need to keep up with their cleanliness.

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Ellie Davis link
10/21/2019 01:56:50 pm

I liked that you mentioned you need to consider to clean fan blades of your refrigerator at least once a month. My father bought a restaurant, and we are looking for advice to give maintenance to its appliances. I will let him know about your recommendations to keep my father's appliances working properly.

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Larry Weaver link
10/29/2019 02:56:11 pm

Thanks for the maintenance tips for commercial refrigeration. My dad is thinking of starting a restaurant. If he does start a restaurant, I'll share these tips with him when he gets commercial refrigeration for his business.

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Brad Erwin link
10/30/2019 11:11:43 am

Thanks for the tip to get professional maintenance periodically. My company recently installed a new commercial fridge and wants to ensure it lasts longer. I will be sure to pass this article along so that my superiors can plan for the increased longevity of our refrigeration equipment.

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Jacob Brown link
11/14/2019 11:02:58 am

I like how you point out that some refrigeration problems need to be fixed by professionals. I am thinking about buying a gas station, and I need to learn how commercial refrigerators need to be maintained. After reading your article, I will have a professional refrigeration expert look at it at least twice a year.

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David Johnson link
12/9/2019 03:16:20 pm

I didn't realize that sometimes there are self-diagnostic systems that can let you know if there's a problem. My boss is wondering if there is a problem with one of our refrigerators because some of the stuff has been going bad before we can serve it. We'll have to look into commercial refrigeration services.

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Tori Raddison link
1/24/2020 10:01:47 am

I agree that you should be checking temperatures daily to make sure that the food is safe and your fridge is working. My fridge is brand new and I want to be sure that it'll stay working well. Thanks for giving us these tips so that I can make that happen.

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kate hansen link
1/29/2020 09:48:03 am

It's good to know that to make sure your food is safe, you should check the temperatures daily. My husband and I are wanting to open up our own grocery store in the next couple of weeks, and we're going to need to get some refrigerators for it. We'll make sure to keep these maintenance tips in mind once we find some refrigerators for our store!

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Ron Booker link
2/21/2020 08:25:11 am

Thanks for the advice about maintaining the fan blades of your refrigerator clean monthly. My aunt runs a bakery, and she needs to install a new refrigerator because the one she had broken. I will pass her the tips so she can keep the unit running efficiently when she gets it installed.

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Shaylee Packer link
6/8/2020 07:16:04 am

As you mentioned, it is a good idea to have your equipment serviced twice a year to make sure that all the levels are where they should be. My sister just opened up a bakery, and wants to make sure that everything stays in working order. I will have to ask her if she is on a maintenance plan for her refrigeration.

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Greg Hampton link
8/3/2020 08:43:38 am

I like what you said about making sure that your drainage system is working properly for commercial refrigeration. My sister wants to open a restaurant in the coming weeks. I'll share this information with her so that she can look into her options for professionals who can help her with the refrigeration system.

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megan alder link
9/11/2020 07:39:32 am

My parents and I have been thinking about starting a restaurant business, and we are looking for advice on the regular maintenance things that should be done. I like that you recommend constantly cleaning, checking, and repairing different pieces of the refrigeration system. I will have this information in mind, and we will follow what you said about regularly maintaining the refrigeration system.

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Kristofer Van Wagner link
9/30/2020 07:53:45 pm

You make an excellent point that having our commercial appliances regularly maintained will help ensure it is operating fine. The other day my sister bought a used two door freezer. I will ask her to have it serviced and inspected to know its quality.

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Curtis Butler link
3/2/2021 12:55:53 pm

I think it's helpful that you mentioned how your refrigerator's motor should be professionally examined twice every year. My uncle has been thinking about opening an Italian restaurant but has started to notice that the beef in his refrigerator has started to rot ever since the unit stopped generating cold air last week. Maybe he should find a professional that can help maintain his appliance.

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Taylor Hicken link
3/19/2021 07:48:38 am

I appreciated it when you shared that there are some types of appliances that are best left to the professionals. This is because they have the necessary tools that can help with the repairing work to be done successfully. I would like to think if a business needs to fix its refrigerator, it should look for the right service that can help to do so.

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Kristofer Van Wagner link
4/6/2021 09:27:48 pm

I am thankful that this post mentioned that when we operate a restaurant, it is important for us to have all the appliances inspected in a timely manner. I do appreciate that this post shared that it is important to have our refridgerator inspected and serviced in a timely manner. After reading your post, I will definitely look into hiring a reliable contractor.

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