When you own or operate a restaurant, having refrigeration that works at its peak efficiency is of the utmost importance. You need to be absolutely sure that all food products are kept at the proper temperature to prevent bacterial growth. The best way to be certain there is no problem is to have regular preventive maintenance service. Here are just a few benefits you will receive when you do.

Reduce Electrical Bill

A maintenance technician makes sure that the refrigerator operates at optimum efficiency. They will check the filters, clean the coils, and ensure the gaskets don't allow cool air to escape. This all means the unit will not run as frequently to keep the inside of the unit and its contents at the proper temperature. The less frequently the unit has to run, the lower your electrical bill will be.

Reduce the Chance of Big Problems

Quite often major problems start off as something that could have been simply repaired if the issue had been caught in time. Unfortunately, you may not notice any signs of a small issue. When the technician comes to do preventive maintenance service, they also look for these small issues. They inspect the whole unit and how it functions so they can catch a problem before it becomes something major.

Once a technician sees a small problem, they report it to you before they make any repairs. While you can choose to wait to have the problem fixed, you should most likely have the work done then. You do not want the unit to quit working or for your utility bills to go up because your unit doesn't work the way it should. When the repair is simple, it can be taken care of quickly and inexpensively.

Reduce the Chance of Bacteria in Foods

Dirt from shoes, mold, and germs from employees going in and out of a walk-in unit can all hide and grow inside a refrigerator. Once these substances are inside, they can contaminate the food stored there. Especially when the foods are the type that do not need to be cooked before they're served, contaminated food can pass on disease to anyone who eats it.

During routine maintenance, a technician will clean the entire unit. They make sure to get inside small tights areas and clean around and beneath any gaskets. While you and your staff may be very good at keeping things clean, it cannot compare to the cleaning done by a refrigerator repair specialist.

Reduce the Need to Buy a New Unit

Refrigerators that are properly maintained will last longer than those that are not maintained. While you may question spending money on a unit that works well, regular maintenance will cost less than having to buy a replacement refrigerator. Large, commercial refrigerators are expensive to buy, even if you can find a used one in good condition.

A technician can usually tell you if a unit is will need to be replaced in the near future. They can usually keep the unit running for some extra time, which will give you the chance to save up money for a new unit or find a used one. In fact, the technician may have a used unit they have refurbished that you can purchase from them at a reasonable price.

If you normally do maintenance on your commercial refrigerators yourself, you may want to contact A M Refrigeration Service and have our technicians come service the units for you. We can offer you the above benefits and ensure that your refrigerators work efficiently and are up to your high standards.