Installing commercial refrigeration equipment can save your business money by keeping produce, meats, and other perishables fresh longer. After installation, ongoing maintenance is required to ensure safe, efficient operation. If you are new to owning commercial refrigeration equipment, below are a few tasks to extend the life of the appliances. 

3 Tips for Owning Commercial Refrigeration Equipment

1. Hire a Professional for Maintenance

Although you can wipe up the occasional spill in a walk-in cooler, freezer, or refrigerator, it’s best to call a service technician for more extensive upkeep. During a maintenance call, a trained professional will clean and disinfect storage compartments, change filters to prevent grime buildup, clear blocked drain lines, and provide additional solutions to prevent malfunctions that derail operations.  

2. Don’t Neglect Temperature Settings

Different foods have different refrigeration requirements. During a maintenance call, a technician will let you know the appropriate temperature settings for the food you plan to store. For example, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration recommends zero degrees as the temperature setting on freezers to prevent bacteria growth on food. 

3. Invest in Upgrades When Available 

Running commercial refrigeration equipment contributes to a large percentage of your business’s energy costs. For example, a commercial refrigerator uses 17,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity, and a freezer requires 38,000 kilowatt-hours to run. Even if the equipment still works, consider upgrading when new models are available. More modern appliances feature advancements that are designed to increase efficiency, which can help save on overhead costs.

After you install commercial refrigeration equipment, the Sparta, WI-based service technicians at Coulee Refrigeration Inc. will provide maintenance and repairs to ensure the equipment can keep food fresh. As certified HVAC contractors, they can also tend to your heating and cooling needs. To schedule a service appointment, call (608) 269-0403 or learn more about their services on the company’s website.