If you are in the food and beverage industry, a refrigerator is among the key appliances you need to run your business more efficiently. It helps cool the drinks and preserve other things like vegetables, fruits, cheese, milk, and meat. These ingredients require proper refrigeration to be fresh for a long time. However, the refrigerator must be in good working order to preserve them. Unfortunately, most people don't know what to do to ensure their commercial refrigeration system is reliable and efficient throughout the year. See what you should do to keep your commercial refrigerator in perfect condition for a long time.

Clean It Regularly

To enhance your commercial refrigerator's efficiency, you should clean it biweekly or even once a week. Take all the ingredients or items in it to another cooling appliance so you can clean its entire interior properly. You can use a vinegar solution or warm water and soap to clean the inner surfaces of the refrigerator. You also need a soft brush because it helps scrub the shelves. It's even advisable to soak the shelves for a while before cleaning to get great results. You should also clean the refrigerator's exterior surfaces using the recommended solutions. Avoid using chlorine solutions and abrasive scrubbers because they could cause damage. Use the recommended degreaser or a baking soda paste to remove grease or food substances in the cooling unit.

Inspect the Evaporator and Condenser Coil Often

The evaporator and condenser coils are among the vital components of a commercial refrigerator. Actually, the refrigeration unit won't perform properly when these coils are in bad shape. Sadly, most people don't check them regularly to know whether they need cleaning or repair. It's usually vital to clean the evaporator and condenser coils at least once in about three months to increase their efficiency. Dirty coils affect the functionality of your refrigeration unit in a big way. The coils may sometimes need replacement if they are extensively worn or damaged.

Check the Unit's Door Gaskets

The door gaskets of your commercial refrigerator can sometimes be cracked or split, making it less efficient. This happens because cool air leaks through the cracks. If your gaskets are cracked, seal them to avoid cool air leakage. Repair may sometimes not help if the gaskets are extensively broken, meaning you should replace them. However, you should routinely clean them if they are not damaged, cracked, or broken because dirt and grease accumulation could cause problems.

Speak to a refrigerator maintenance service to find out more.

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