Commercial Refrigeration Servicing Steps to Save Your Money, Big Time

Various studies have revealed that with proper maintenance of commercial cool rooms and refrigerators, you can conserve electricity as well as your expenses to up to 10 percent. The point here is that not many people are aware of this and those who are aware have no idea of what to include in regular maintenance.

These are the topics that we are about to discuss in this post. We will discuss the necessary steps that you can take for preventive maintenance.

1. Cleaning the evaporator and condensing coils every month

One of the most robust steps that you can take for maintaining these mammoth machines is cleaning the evaporator and condenser coils on a frequent basis. Of course, you can opt for the option of replacing them, but why go for it when a little cleaning on a regular basis can do the trick for you. There is no reliability of those available in the markets, until they are made from the same manufacturing brand as your machine.

• As far as cleaning them is concerned, you should use only mild soap and water as harsh chemicals can damage the metal surface.
  
• Another step involves taking 3 parts of water and one part of degreaser mixed in it and rubbing the solution gently with a soft brush.
  
• Once done, rinse the entire area using clean water and you can use a spray bottle to water the entire area.
  
• When cleaning condenser coils, scrub them up and down and not across as this might damage the coils.
  

2. Cleaning fan blades to reduce the drag

Another very robust step as recommended by the experts engaged in commercial fridge repairs Sydney is cleaning the fan as it can reduce the drag drastically.

• For this, firstly you need to remove the fan cover that is to be cleaned in the later stage. For cleaning the fan, use a solution of degreaser mixed in water and you will also have to rinse it with clean water afterwards.
  
• It is recommended to call in a commercial refrigeration servicing expert to check the mechanism periodically and also that the motor of the fan is running optimally.
  

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You should clear all the trash and weeds prevailing around the condensing units that are located outside to ensure adequate airflow and thus, better performance.

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Lubricate hinges of the doors on a frequent basis as a report once revealed that if the doors are not closed properly their performance can cut into half.

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If the commercial refrigeration installation in your business experiences high traffic, it’s better to have hinges that have springs as they offer self-closing capability.

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While engaging in commercial refrigeration servicing, be sure to check the decay around the insulation on the suction pipes that lay between the condensing unit and evaporator coil. They can cause condensation and water damage and if you are suspicious about it, the best is getting it replaced immediately.