Whether you own or operate a restaurant, bakery, grocery store, school, or another business that relies heavily on commercial refrigeration, the importance of keeping your system maintained can’t be understated. Just take a moment to think about your inventory — how much would your business be set back if you were to lose it? Businesses in the food industry run on razor-thin margins, and an unexpected loss could be catastrophic in a time already characterized by financial hardship.

At Quality Air Experts in Sterling, we understand just how important it is to keep your commercial refrigeration system running at its best. In today’s post, we’ll explain a few warning signs that can indicate serious problems. If you need commercial refrigerator repair or maintenance, just give us a call and we’ll be happy to help!

Five Common Commercial Refrigeration System Problems

High Energy Bills

It’s often difficult to determine the source of rising energy bills in a business. Some days require more power than others, and you might have some months that are much higher than others. However, if you notice a consistent climb, it’s worth considering whether your refrigeration system is functioning at peak efficiency. If it’s not, a commercial refrigerator repair expert will be able to help you get it working once again.

Out-of-the-Ordinary Noises

Commercial refrigeration units are large and, as a result, are often quite noisy. They hum, whir, and make quite a bit of ambient noise. Any changes in that ambient noise — sudden banging, clanking, screeching, or other odd noises — should all prompt you to call your local HVAC company for an appointment.

Spoiled Goods

If goods are going bad before they’re expected to expire, the problem could be that your fridge or freezer aren’t keeping them at an acceptable temperature. As an operator, you may not be in the fridge or freezer every day. Ask your employees if they’ve noticed anything out of the ordinary; if they have, you should inspect the unit and consider the other tips in this post.

Broken Gaskets

Your gaskets are designed to create an airtight seal around the perimeter of fridges and freezers. No matter how durable they are, years of daily wear and tear will wear them down and make it more difficult for the unit to maintain a stable temperature (this is a common cause of high utility bills!).

Take a few minutes to inspect the gaskets in your facility. If they’re worn out and don’t create an airtight seal, you’ll want to get them replaced as soon as possible.

Contact Our Sterling Commercial Refrigerator Repair Experts

We hope that this post will help you determine whether or not you should invest in repairs or maintenance for your commercial refrigeration system. We understand that every case is unique, so please just get in touch with our team if you’d like to speak with an expert! We have more than a decade of industry experience and, in many cases, can put our expertise to work for you on the same day that you call us.

We look forward to hearing from you!