Installing a new Cooler? How to develop a plan of action.
The inventory inside a walk-in cooler depends on consistent cool temperatures. The following three telltale signs indicate that a freezer is on the fritz and that it is time for a replacement.
Food Doesn’t Last Through Its Expiration Date
Tossing perishable inventory is throwing money away. This loss is more than annoying; it could signal the death knell for a walk-in freezer. One or two products that go bad before their time may be related to the supplier or products themselves, but consistent issues with food loss before product expiration is a sure sign the freezer needs to be evaluated.
Excessive Build-Up of Frost
A freezer is supposed to keep inventory cold, but it is not supposed to reach subzero temperatures and freeze over completely. An occasional buildup or frost scraping is a sign that the freezer could need a repair. If ice has to be scraped away on a regular basis, or products are being lost to frostbite or over-freezing, this is a sure sign of trouble and usually means that a replacement is needed.
Higher Utility Bills
A sudden, drastic increase in energy bills usually means that an appliance is now using more power than it should. When a crucial part of the freezer, such as the motor or thermostat, goes out, the freezer will consume excess energy. The older the walk-in cooler model, the more energy it will consume. A drastic boost in energy costs (without another explanation) could signal the end of the cooler’s natural life.
Call in an expert to take a look, diagnose the issue, and make the necessary fixes!
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