No one wants their repairman to tell them that there is no hope in bringing their cooler or freezer back to life. Or that it would simply make more sense to replace than repair. While these appliances can be the quintessential lifeblood of a business, they can create major complications when they are down or in need of repairs.
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Just think of the potential for lost inventory, the hassle and time it will take to make the necessary repairs or replacements, and of course, the charges that will follow. Like all things mechanical, your
coolers and freezers will eventually fail. The best approach is not to be caught off guard when they do. Here are some things you’ll want to keep watch for. They could all be indications of a future breakdown.
Paying The Price
Speaking of doling out unwanted money, much higher than normal utility bills could be the very first sign that something is about to go wrong. As freezers and coolers grow older or find themselves in need of repairs, they’ll likely start to function ineffectively. Of course, which is only going to lead to harder and longer operations that will eventually lead to more electrical consumption.
It could be that the insulation or seals are diminishing and allowing outside heat to seep in or cold air to escape. While insulation and seals can easily be replaced, when they are in a decrepit state, they will cause your appliance to run harder and longer. If such repairs are not made in a timely fashion, it could very well lead to a breakdown.
Malfunctioning thermostats are also another huge contributor to higher utility bills and longer run times. Even if your thermostat is off by the slightest of degrees, it could cause the biggest pay increases. Simply put, keep an eye on your utility bills!
Icing And Frosting
Ice and frost are regular combatants of walk-in freezers and coolers. However, if you are properly maintaining your appliance, you should immediately notice when there is more than a normal presence. You’ll always have to regularly scrape and clean your walk-in appliances, but more than average ice and frost means excessive moisture. Moisture could be from air leaks between panels and other crucial sealing components.
Leaking
Damage seals, improper insulation ratings, and moisture consumption are all oftentimes followed by what looks like water leaks or puddles. Even if these don’t reach the point of freezing, stagnant and standing water holds the potential for mildew and mold. No one likely needs a reminder of how dangerous mold and mild can be to edible inventory. Always keep track of leaks.
Temperature Variations
Your coolers and freezers are designed to reach certain temperatures and maintain them. If such appliances are frequented throughout the workday by employees, it only makes sense for them to run and shut off often. However, if you notice that your appliance isn’t reaching the desired temperature setting or consistently changing, there could be problems. Make it a frequent point to ensure that your appliances are reaching their desired temperature settings and maintaining them.
Spoiled Inventory
As expensive as goods are these days, one wants to waste as little as possible. This’ll likely be something you notice right away, which is a good thing. When your perishable items are spoiling before their expiration date, there must be an explanation. More than likely, that explanation will have something to do with the malfunctioning of your cooling appliance.
Conclusion
If you are already maintaining your
coolers and freezers, it won’t take that much extra time to perform a few cursory checks. Taking the time to do so could potentially prevent you from losing hundreds of dollars in lost inventory or revenue. There is never a guarantee that you’ll always catch or prevent future problems before they become major disasters, but your chances are always much higher.
