Although walk-in coolers and freezers benefit from regular maintenance, they can often be taken advantage of. Poorly maintained commercial refrigeration equipment leads to high energy bills, equipment failure, and, of course, spoiled food. To prevent these unfortunate scenarios from affecting their customers, Dickerson's Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC emphasizes the importance of routine maintenance.

By servicing their equipment on a regular basis, Lexington, KY, professionals can avoid these five common walk-in cooler problems:

• Door Leaks: After many years of use, or as a result of dirty conditions, the seams of your walk-in cooler may start to loosen or lose their grip. This deterioration will allow warm air to seep inside and form condensation. With condensation comes mold growth, wet floors, and unsanitary conditions for your commercial kitchen.
• Broken Close Mechanisms: One incredibly common issue affecting walk-in coolers is the inability to close. Many people ignore this issue because it seems difficult to deal with, but Dickerson's Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC can have it fixed in a matter of minutes.
• Faulty Heater Strips: If your heater strip no longer feels warm to the touch, your walk-in cooler could freeze shut. To avoid hazardous situations, call a commercial refrigeration expert to replace the faulty piece as soon as possible.
• Failing Evaporator: Evaporators can fail as a result of excess buildup, causing your walk-in cooler to work harder and with less efficiency. They can also fail by running out of refrigerant, freezing, or enduring the drip of an overflowing drain pan.
• Overflowing Drain Pan: Line clogs, which usually result from the accumulation of sediment, frequently cause drain pans to overflow and drip. Fortunately, you can prevent this by incorporating line clearing into your refrigeration maintenance regimen.

If your walk-in cooler is causing more harm than good, Dickerson's Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC is happy to lend their professional repair services. Call this Lexington, KY-based company at (859) 254-1436 for an estimate. More information about their services is available on the website.