Commercial Freezer Routine Maintenance

To maintain the freshness of their food and prevent it from spoiling, restaurants, diners, and other comparable establishments utilise and maximise a wide variety of storage techniques. 

By utilising the proper storage techniques, these businesses can rest assured that their food supply will preserve its freshness and be free of bacteria and other illnesses.

Restaurants and other businesses that provide food services commonly utilise commercial freezers for storage. 

Perishable food items can be frozen, displayed, or stored at temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius in commercial freezers. 

When foods are stored at the recommended temperatures, the risk of spoilage is significantly decreased, and they retain a more significant proportion of their original flavour.

Despite this, the regularity with which freezers are utilised in the catering sector can occasionally cause problems. 

In the worst-case situation, they fail to function as intended and cause organisational issues. 

The following are some of the most frequent problems encountered with commercial freezers and some proposed remedies.

Operation malfunctioning

A lot of enormous commercial freezers suddenly lose their cooling systems. 

The inability to power up these storage systems could result in significant problems due to the vast volumes of data they typically hold. 

If this condition persists for an extended period, there is a possibility that certain food supplies will perish. 

The damage can spread to other nearby things and exacerbate the problem to the point where nothing can be salvaged. 

As a first step in identifying and resolving this problem, it is prudent to ensure that the power cord is securely connected. 

Similarly, you must ensure that the power components are not missing any components and are functioning correctly. 

If this is not the case, it becomes evident that competent technical support is required.

Amount of snow or ice

Consistently, freezers maintain temperatures that are below freezing. 

Even though the temperature is low, there should be a manageable amount of ice in these storage options. 

But, if your commercial freezer is constantly bombarded with ice, water, or frost, its vital components may develop serious issues. 

Components that are faulty or broken may be among these issues. 

You may need to clear out your home’s drain lines. 

It is necessary to regularly clean the evaporator’s coils for good maintenance. 

If your freezer continues to ice up following these steps, you may need to have a professional inspect the evaporator coil and evaluate the pressures and subcooling. 

In addition, they may need to evaluate your freezer’s air circulation, refrigerant, defrost system, fans, and filters to identify whether any problems exist.

Persistent Freezing

The products should freeze without issue in commercial freezers. 

There may be problems with your storage solution if your industrial freezer cannot freeze your products to the required temperature while preserving their quality. 

Increasing the distance between your industrial freezer and the wall resolves this issue. 

Also, it would help if you examined the door sealing to ensure it is properly working. 

As the weather stripping around a door becomes worn, it must be replaced immediately. 

You may also need to inspect the condition of the temperature control gauge on your appliance to determine if it needs replacement.

These are the most frequent problems that develop with commercial freezers, but they are easily fixed and can even be avoided with regular inspection and maintenance. 

If you have any questions regarding the above advice, please do not hesitate to contact us at ALKCOOL Commercial Refrigeration. 

Each business that utilises our commercial refrigeration services receives the individualised care and attention it requires.