Categories: HVAC

Keeping It Cool: Tips on Preventing Refrigerator Malfunctions

Refrigerator malfunctions are very costly to businesses. Apart from the disruptions to their day-to-day operations, businesses stand to lose a lot of money due to spoiled inventory. 

To keep your operations running smoothly, Cafco® Services, your go-to contractor in the state for all your refrigeration equipment services needs, shares some tips on how to keep your refrigeration systems in good condition. 

Install an Automated Alarm Monitoring System

Even the slightest drop in temperature can cause bacteria to grow rapidly, compromising the quality and safety of your dishes. Within a short period of time, the bacteria inside your refrigerator can reach unsanitary levels. 

With an automated alarm monitoring system, the moment something goes wrong with your refrigeration system or the temperature inside it drops, the alarm system will alert you. This helps ensure that you’ll have enough time to transfer the food elsewhere and prepare contingency plans. Remember, you’ll have four hours at most to restore the temperature before the food starts to go bad. 

Preventive Maintenance 

It would be better, of course, to prevent any malfunctions from occurring in the first place. The best way to do this is to make sure your refrigeration system undergoes frequent preventive maintenance, which usually involves inspecting the following: 

  • The condensing unit’s discharge, liquid and suction lines
  • Refrigerant levels 
  • Thermostat and pressure controls 
  • Coil and drain pans 

Move the Refrigerator Away From the Wall

There are other ways to minimize the risk of serious malfunctions, and one of them involves moving refrigerators away from the wall. This is because heat can pass through the walls and damage them. 

Each manufacturer has issued its recommendation for the optimal amount of space around a refrigerator. If you’re not sure of the recommended amount for your refrigeration system, ask one of your local HVAC companies. When hiring a contractor, make sure they have enough experience in the industry. 

Cafco Services, an HVAC contractor with over 70 years’ worth of experience in the industry, offers a wide variety of HVAC filter products and a wide range of HVAC services. To set up an appointment, call us at (513) 906-6105 or leave us a message on this form

The Cafco Team

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