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When your walk-in cooler smells, those bad odors can leak out into your prep area, or worse, the dining room. However, by knowing how to curb commercial refrigeration odors, you can p event issues and enjoy a more pleasant restaurant. Learn more about what causes refrigeration odor, and how you can curb the problem. 

A Guide to Understanding Refrigeration Odors

What makes refrigerators smell? 

Refrigeration units are designed with cooling coils that absorb moisture from the air inside your walk-in coolers. These units have drip pans that reroute the water outside. Unfortunately, if your system isn’t removing humidity like it should, your walk-in cooler could be more humid than it should be, which could spark mold and mildew growth that causes bad smells. 

Oftentimes, bad odors inside of commercial refrigeration units are caused by drips, spills, or rotten food. If old food isn’t removed and spills aren’t cleaned up, the food can continue to degrade, releasing odors. 

How can you eliminate odors? 

commercial refrigerationFortunately, you can prevent odors by having your refrigeration system carefully maintained and by keeping your walk-in cooler as clean as possible. Have your commercial refrigeration units inspected and repaired at least once a quarter, or anytime you notice changes in the way your system feels, looks, or sounds. Loud noises emanating from refrigeration fans can signal damage, and temperatures that tend to dip could be a sign your unit needs repairs. 

Train every member of your restaurant team to label anything that goes into the walk-in cooler. Supply stickers and markers near the entrance to make it easy to label items. Schedule routine clean-outs for refrigerated items to remove food that has passed its prime. Sweep and mop the walk-in cooler with a bleach-based cleaning solution daily to remove germs, and have your team clean up drips and spills immediately. 

 

Anytime you have questions or concerns about your commercial refrigeration, turn to Coulee Refrigeration Inc. in Sparta, WI. Since founding their business, this trusted team of HVAC contractors has helped businesses protect the quality of their food by offering fast, efficient, and reliable refrigeration services. Learn more about how they can help your business by visiting their website or giving them a call at (608) 269-0403.

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