Prompt repair to a commercial freezer is very important. These appliances are what houses the food that you feed a multitude of people with. When one is malfunctioning, it can lead to people getting sick and mean trouble for your business. Here are a few signs and warnings that you should call a repairman for your commercial freezer.
It Isn’t Holding Temperature
There is a recommended temperature that you should keep the freezer at. The proper range should be 0 degrees to -18 degrees. This is so important to keep the food safe for consumption and to last for long periods of time in the freezer.
If you notice that your freezer is not holding in this safe range, then you need to call a repairman. It could be a simple fix that they can take care of quickly. The longer food sits in a freezer that is not holding temperature, the more risk there is that you will have to discard it. Call as soon as you notice the problem, some places even have emergency hours.
You Notice A Broken Seal On The Door
The seal on the door of the freezer needs to remain intact and not have any cracks. When cracks or splits happen, the door is not able to create a secure seal. That means that cool air can escape and the unit will not be able to hold the correct temperature.
A good way to make sure that you stay on top of an issue like this, routine checks of the freezer should be performed. You can have a checklist that can be marked off as someone performs each check. This will help you to avoid not realizing there's a problem until food is ruined.
The Presence Of Ice On The Exterior
If you walk up to your commercial freezer and notice that there is ice on the exterior, you need to get a repairman to look at it asap. When you open the freezer, you may notice a slushy buildup on the walls, around the coils of the unit, or on the door. You need to get this problem resolved quickly if you notice ice in any of these locations.
There can be a multitude of problems that can cause this problem. One of the first things that you can look at to be the cause, is if the unit is overloaded. You can have too much packed into the unit at one time.
Is Your Unit Older In Age?
An older unit will use more energy than a newer model unit will. This is due to the fact that they are made more energy efficient now. When you are beginning to call a repairman more and more often, it may be time to look at purchasing a new one.
The average lifespan of a commercial freezer is about fifteen years. Take into consideration the age of your unit, the amount of service calls you are making, and the cost of a newer unit. Not to mention the lower monthly energy bills.
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