01.09.2018

7 Signs That Your Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Needs Repairs

For your facility to succeed, you must keep your commercial refrigerator in good operating condition. Doing so involves performing regular inspections and staying on top of repairs.

Awareness and vigilance are important to maintaining your commercial refrigerators. By being aware of the signs that indicate repair needs, you can maximize your facility's productivity and your refrigeration equipment's longevity. By being vigilant and regularly performing inspections, you'll avoid malfunctions that could cause costly downtime for your facility. 



The following are seven signs to look out for that indicate it's time to have commercial refrigeration equipment serviced:

Worn Gaskets

The gasket of a refrigerator is the seal made from vinyl or plastic that goes around the door to keep conditioned air on the inside.

If there are tears or other blemishes in the gasket, the refrigerator is not going to operate efficiently. It will therefore take more energy and effort to keep things cool.



Problems with the gasket can both increase energy consumption and speed up wear and tear on other components of commercial refrigeration equipment. Keep an eye on gaskets and have them repaired or replaced when necessary to avoid malfunctions.

Rising Temperatures

You should carefully monitor the temperature inside your refrigerator to keep product from spoiling and detect developing malfunctions. 



If temperatures are going up unexpectedly or are difficult to keep low enough for your needs, you probably need to have your refrigerator serviced.

Customer Complaints

If you begin to have product sent back because it has spoiled, you should look into the possibility that your refrigerator isn't performing effectively.

Selling spoiled product that has not been properly refrigerated could damage your company's reputation. You need to correct this issue immediately to maintain customer confidence in your product. Even if you refund customers, they will still remember the experience and could spread negative information around about your operation. 



Inspect your refrigerator and the product or supplies inside carefully and regularly. Customer complaints could just be made because a particular area within your refrigerator is malfunctioning. Be observant and thorough to get to the bottom of the problem.

Unexplained Increases in Energy Costs

If your utility bills for keeping your refrigerator running rise suddenly without explanation, your refrigerator may be malfunctioning. Pay attention to how much you're paying for energy to run your refrigerator to get some valuable insights into how efficiently it's operating.

Refrigerant Leaks

You may have a refrigerant leak if you notice pooling liquid at the base of your refrigerator unit.



Over time, a leak will completely empty the system of refrigerant and the refrigerator will stop working. In the meantime, the refrigerator will operate increasingly less efficiently. 

During routine inspections, check your refrigerant level and look out for pools of liquid that indicate a leak at the base of your refrigerator. 

Soiled Condenser Coils

One of the most common causes of refrigerator malfunctions is dirty coils. Condenser coils that become dirty and clogged with debris will lead to lower efficiency levels. Get into the habit of regularly inspecting and cleaning condenser coils.

Damage to the Compressor

The compressor is one of the most important components of a commercial refrigerator unit. It should give off a constant humming noise whenever the refrigerator is operating.

Compressor malfunctions can occur due to impact damage or everyday wear and tear. Inspect the compressor for possible repair needs if your refrigerator isn't making as much noise as it used to during operation and doesn't seem to be cooling effectively. 



If you're looking for assistance with commercial refrigerator service, contact A M Refrigeration Service in El Paso. A M Refrigeration Service offers assistance with commercial and industrial refrigeration service, insulation panel installation and service, and refrigeration equipment sales.