Installing a new Cooler? How to develop a plan of action.
Your walk-in unit is the life of your business, so it’s crucial that it remain in great shape. For companies within the food industry, keeping your foodservice freezer or beer cooler running its best is particularly important, as a breakdown could lead to spoiled or rotten food and loss of customers. Preventative maintenance will help your unit run smoothly, but it’s also important to keep a regular maintenance schedule with a professional service to ensure the life of your freezer or cooler.
Bi-Annual Visual Inspection
Every six months, check your unit for any signs of corrosion or discoloration, especially around solder joints, copper tubing, and doorframes. Oil leaks can be problematic, so look for these around headers or coil fins. In addition, you should ensure that your drain pan is free from debris or buildup.
Clean Your Unit
You should clean your unit fairly often using products approved for use in your industry. For example, the cleaning supplies used in a beer cooler may be different from those used for a floral refrigerator. Certain units may allow for the use of pressurized water, depending on the type of flooring. To ensure proper maintenance, you should also check the drain pan to ensure proper drainage, and flush and rinse any residue from the evaporator coil of your unit.
Check the Fans
Proper airflow is essential to your unit, as the circulation is needed to maintain a constant temperature. Every few months, check that your fans are rotating without obstruction and inspect them for any signs of wear. If the blades seem bent out of shape or cracked, replace them.
Whether you have a beer cooler, a foodservice freezer, or a warehouse cooler, it’s essential that you perform these steps for the easy preventative maintenance of your unit.
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