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THE IMPORTANCE OF REGULAR REFRIGERATION MAINTENANCE
Monday, December 16, 2019 10:36 AM Commercial refrigeration
For any business who deals with perishable goods,
commercial refrigeration is a central part of daily operations. Although businesses who rely on
commercial refrigeration will rarely have to deal with with issues related to their fridge or freezer, many owners take it for granted.
Becoming complacent with keeping your commercial fridge and freezer can potentially cause you headaches however. Non visible issues can disguise the fact that working features are suffering which is something that can lead to serious consequences. As experts in refrigeration in Coffs Harbour, we know that maintaining these fixtures regularly makes good business sense. Here are some reasons as to why it's important to maintain your commercial fridges and freezers.
Running Costs
Commercial refrigeration equipment is not cheap to run. This is a fact of life which business owners will no doubt be familiar with. However, poorly maintained equipment can significantly add to these running costs. It may not be obvious during everyday business activities, but hard working fridges and freezers use much more electricity. The thing is however, you or your staff may not notice anything wrong.
Common issues with refrigeration like clogged drain lines, or loose seals can develop without the right level of maintenance. These happen over time, with everyday use and they don’t always necessarily lead to clunking noises or noticeably overworked motors. These problems lead to refrigerant being lost, or not passing through the system smoothly as it should and can lead to more expensive repairs.
Over a quarter, these inefficiencies will show up on your electricity bill. Not only that, over longer periods of time, machinery will need replacing more often. Again, these costs won’t be obvious immediately, and won’t prompt anyone to fix them. Monthly, quarterly, twice-yearly or annual maintenance schedules avoid these increased running costs completely.
Risk Management
Regularly maintaining the
commercial refrigeration Coffs Harbour companies need has other benefits too. Firstly, it reduces the likelihood of breakdowns. As small, hidden problems go unfixed, this increases their chances of developing into large, obvious ones. If a commercial fridge or freezer stops working, even partly, this has severe cost implications. Not only do they cost quite a bit to fix, but you may lose a lot of product.
Any downtime for refrigeration equipment is expensive. For some businesses, hiring temporary cool rooms is the least expensive way through these situations. When cooling equipment is out of service, business has to be put on hold. All of this can be avoided with regular servicing. Of course, insurance premiums will also increase for every breakdown. Not only that, equipment may be out of manufacturer’s warranty if it’s not serviced regularly. Exposure to this kind of liability is something any business can do without.
Get in Touch
If you'd like to chat about maintaining your refrigeration, call us at Eastland Air Conditioning & Refrigeration on 0488 549 288 to speak with us about how we can assist!
