In the commercial food business, some of the most
important pieces of kitchen equipment are the various types of refrigeration,
such as walk-in coolers, freezers and refrigerators. When problems occur
with commercial refrigeration equipment, it can complicate the way a restaurant
runs on a given day. In extreme cases, a restaurant may have to shut down temporarily
or even permanently.
Fortunately, you can
protect one of the most important investments in your business by learning
about the common refrigeration problems. You can also practice prevention, and
learn some simple repair solutions. With the right information, you can rest
easy knowing your commercial refrigeration system is running smoothly.
COMMON
REFRIGERATION PROBLEMS
Here are some of the
most common problems that occur with commercial refrigeration equipment:
The food isn't cold
enough.
One common problem that occurs with commercial refrigeration equipment is
temperatures not being cold enough. When the temperature in a piece of
equipment isn't cold enough, then food is more likely to spoil, causing the
spread of harmful bacteria and unpleasant odours.
Fans are in need of
repair.
Broken and clogged fans are another common malfunction. When a fan isn't
functioning properly on your refrigeration equipment, proper air ventilation
and temperature control become difficult and can keep your food from staying as
cold as it needs to be.
Thermostats are
tracking temperatures incorrectly.
Malfunctioning
thermostats can cause food to spoil since they regulate temperatures in any
piece of equipment. If they are off, the actual temperature may be too high,
spoiling food.
The compressor is
broken. A
broken compressor can greatly affect the constancy of temperature control in
commercial refrigeration equipment and cause more complications later on if not
caught in time.
Refrigeration coils
are worn out. Coils
can become problematic when dirty or frozen and often become damaged when the
temperature is not being properly regulated in a piece of commercial
refrigeration equipment.
POINTERS
FOR PREVENTING PROBLEMS.
You can prevent many
minor problems that occur in commercial refrigeration equipment. By
checking every part of your refrigeration equipment for consistent functioning,
you can prevent many malfunctions that could cost you a lot of time and money.
Here are some additional tips:
Perform routine
maintenance.
Schedule times for a qualified commercial refrigeration technician to inspect
your equipment. The more you use your refrigeration equipment, the more
frequently you should have someone inspect it.
Clean equipment
regularly. Cleaning
your refrigeration equipment helps it run more efficiently. It also reduces
wear and tear. When cleaning, you may see problems with your freezer and cooler
you could otherwise miss.
Replace worn parts
promptly. If
you find a worn or outdated part while cleaning or during maintenance checks,
it is best to replace it right away. You may forget and then have a complete
refrigeration break down at the most inconvenient time.
QUICK
SOLUTIONS FOR SIMPLE PROBLEMS
Try these easy
solutions for simple commercial refrigeration problems:
Clean equipment
regularly. Thoroughly
cleaning your refrigeration equipment's parts can help prevent lots of
malfunctions, particularly with fans and coils. Using a dry dusting cloth to
wipe down equipment that uses static to attract particles of dust and dirt can
keep coils dry and clean.
Check fan blades. You should
clean any fan blades from time to time. To do this, remove any protective
covers and wipe each fan blade clean. This will allow it to work properly and
keep neighbouring parts of the equipment from overheating.
Look for malfunctions. Check refrigeration
equipment regularly for malfunctions. Thermostats and other parts must be
checked and maintained on a routine basis so that larger problems can be
prevented before they disrupt your entire business day.
CONSISTENCY
IS KEY
Scheduling regular
checks by a service technician can also prevent any malfunctions. They will be
able to spot problem areas a lot more quickly, which will ultimately save you
cost and inconvenience. Planning regular equipment checks monthly,
bimonthly, or quarterly can be a great way to keep a schedule and record issues
as they arise.
There are ways to
streamline the maintenance of your commercial refrigeration equipment to make
it more effective. Whether you need to have someone repair your cooler or
freezer, there are solutions to prevent multiple malfunctions from catching you
by surprise.
Alex (08137001827) Call/Whatsapp
Dekoolar Nigeria Limited
(Nigeria's leading manufacturer of Cold Rooms, Blast Freezers, Ice Block Making Machines etc)
www.dekoolar.com