Three signs that you Walk-In Cooler may be walking out on you
We at Alpine Heating & Cooling have been servicing commercial refrigeration equipment for years! One of our largest customers was Commercial Kitchens just outside of Mt. Hope. They are a commercial kitchen equipment dealer offering everything from spatula’s to walk in freezers.
In April of 2019 Alpine Heating & Cooling acquired Commercial Kitchens to join forces and make a true “One Stop Shop” for all Heating, Cooling & Commercial Refrigeration Sales & Service needs
Here are some things we’ve learned along the way... No business-owner likes to hear that it’s time to replace a walk-in refrigerator or freezer . While they are necessary for operating in the food industry, they can be expensive to purchase and/or repair.
If your walk-in unit is needing minor repairs it is definitely worth proceeding with ASAP as lost product or loss of efficiency will cost far more than the repair. However, if your unit is requiring multiple repairs over and over and the costs are adding up it is probably time to look at purchasing a new unit. Like the old adage, “spend a dollar now and save two later”.
Here are three signs that it may be time to start looking into a new walk-in cooler:
1. REGULAR LEAKS
Damaged or worn out seals lead to water leaks. These leaks lead to standing water that you maybe cannot even see. This can cause ice buildup, or mold and mildew. If this issue goes on long enough your likely to deal with an unhappy health inspector.
2. ICE OR FROST BUILD UP
If you are scraping ice out of your cooler on a regular basis or you are losing product to frost bite, there may be an excess moisture that is accumulating and freezing. The moisture is often caused by air leaks between panels and/ or other cooler components.
3. FLUCTUATING TEMPERATURES
Though you might be working all the time your walk-in freezer should not be. If you notice the unit running constantly or are seeing a large fluctuation in temperatures, it’s time to at least contact our service department to take a look. It could be as simple as a thermostat issue or it could be the sign that your freezers on its last leg.
With our strong working relationship between our two companies you will be hard pressed to find another company that can give the level of sales and service that we can provide. For any of your Heating, Cooling, Refrigeration or Commercial Kitchen Equipment needs please contact us.
Contact Information:
P: 330-359-7114
E: servicecalls@alpinehcservices.com
W: alpinehcservices.com
P:330-763-1902
E: office@commercialkitchensllc.com
W: commercialkitchensllc.com
