Your cold room can seem like such a simple thing that you almost forget about it. That is, until it breaks down in the middle of summer and you have a nightmare on your hands. You could end up losing all your stock. Worse yet, you may lose a lot of customers when you have to tell them all the food has gone bad. This can potentially cause long-term damage to your business reputation. The smartest thing you can do to keep this from happening is to look after your cool room to ensure that it’s always running as efficiently a possible. As a side benefit, an efficient cool room also reduces energy costs.
The simplest way to prevent a breakdown of your cool room is with regular maintenance. It allows you to keep an eye on how everything is running. You can also spot potential problems before they develop into full-scale disasters. The best part is, you can do a lot of the following jobs yourself:
On top of your own regular maintenance and care of the cool room, you’ll need scheduled maintenance to ensure everything is running as efficiently as possible. In Darwin especially, refrigeration systems have to work extra hard to keep up with the high temperatures and humidity. To find out about your maintenance schedule, check your warranty or contact the company that installed the unit. You can also contact a local, reputable air conditioner servicing company. They will be able to assess your system and develop a schedule for you.
It’s a lot more affordable to replace a few crucial parts in your cool room than to install an entirely new system. Make sure you keep a record of when different parts are reaching the end of their warranty or are close to wearing down, so you can replace them before they cause problems. While there are some repairs you can comfortably do yourself, there are times when you’ll need an urgent repair. Check to see if your cooling supplier provides 24-hour emergency repairs, so you don’t risk losing stock.
Choose a reliable company that knows the area well and is knowledgeable about your particular system. Most businesses need their cool room to run 24/7, every day of the year, which means you shouldn’t skimp on maintenance. If you suspect there might be a problem, then call in a professional straight away. You'll save yourself a lot of money and headaches in the long run.
A cold room is a vital component of any restaurant or food business’s operation. The last thing you want to happen is mould growth on the walls or ceiling of your cold room.
Continue readingBefore Scottish expatriate James Harrison, then member of the Victoria Legislative Council and owner of the Geelong Advertiser newspaper, making ice was difficult. In fact, no one had invented a mechanical method to produce ice or to refrigerate items. Whenever you use your ice machine to create a delectable cocktail for guests, or crack open a cool one on a scorching day, remember James Harrison. It is because of his ingenuity that you are able to enjoy beverages like this.
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