Food service professionals have a responsibility to maintain their kitchen appliances. In addition to ensuring that the cooking equipment works efficiently, you should also know the refrigerator’s condition. Over time and with regular use, the appliance may need replacement to safeguard the ingredients inside. Below are several signs to remember.

When Should You Replace Your Commercial Refrigerator?

1. Spoiling Food

This is a severe issue, and you should consider replacing your refrigerator promptly. Professionals can’t risk serving potentially contaminated or spoiled food to their clients. If you notice that the food goes bad sooner than you anticipate, or that the refrigerator has a strong, untraceable odor, the cooling system could be failing. Take these issues as early warnings to replace the unit before the appliance stops working altogether.

2. Aging Unit Problems

Cooking equipment can last for years with proper care and maintenance, and the same applies to the refrigerator. Its life expectancy is approximately 10 years, but eventually, it will display signs of wear and tear that require a replacement. For example, if you didn't clean the coil and evaporator monthly, its efficiency can drop dramatically and shave a few years off of its life span. Without proper maintenance on these components, the compressor must work harder to cool everything. Over time, the unit may fail.

3. Frequent Usage

Another factor to consider is how often you use the refrigerator. In a high-volume restaurant, the appliance is a crucial part of your day-to-day activities alongside the cooking equipment. But in some facilities, you may not use it nearly as often. For example, the commercial refrigerator inside a small office or church might not face as much strain as one that a restaurant opens multiple times a day and fills to capacity. With frequent usage also comes a higher potential for physical damage to the unit. Broken shelves, dented doors, and rusty hinges can all affect the refrigerator’s integrity.

Are you ready to invest in a new refrigerator for your business? Turn to Commercial Refrigeration of KY Inc, in Campbellsville. The company offers a wide range of products, including cooking equipment, commercial freezers, and reach-in cooler/freezers. They supply everything that you need to maintain your business. Visit the website for more information about their products. Call (270) 465-2910 to schedule an appointment.