As temperatures start to soar during the summer season, it is more important than ever for businesses to make sure their commercial refrigeration equipment is up to the task this summer. From grocery stores and restaurants to Hospitals, Commercial Refrigeration systems are crucial to any business/industry that uses them. Routine Commercial Refrigeration Maintenance will ensure equipment is up and running through the hot summer season while minimizing the risk of system failure leading to downtime and lost inventory. In this blog, we will explore different routine maintenance tasks you should consider when heading into the summer months to keep your Refrigeration systems cool.
Condenser Coils
Condenser Coils are responsible for releasing heat absorbed by the refrigeration system. Without properly functioning condenser coils, your refrigeration system will be unable to get rid of the heat and energy taken up by the evaporator coils, leading to decreased efficiency and potentially an inability to maintain cool temperatures inside the refrigerated area. Having your condenser coils professionally cleaned through routine maintenance throughout the summer ensures dust and debris are cleared from the system while your refrigeration equipment is working its hardest.
Building Audit
It never hurts to get an idea of how your building is holding up as seasons change, especially in areas that experience both cold winters and hot summers. Regular customer traffic and business operations can have a significant impact on smaller things like cooler/refrigerator door seals and airflow around your equipment. Compromised door seals will allow cool air to escape, making your refrigeration system work harder. Ensuring your equipment has enough space to allow for adequate airflow is also critical in maintaining efficiency. Boxes, clutter, and storage of other equipment too close to your refrigeration system will restrict its access to airflow, forcing it to work harder to achieve the same results. These small deficiencies add up and culminate in a severe drop in system efficiency when temps rise and your refrigeration equipment is working overtime.
Schedule Routine Maintenance
Trained and experienced HVAC/R Technicians can perform a comprehensive check on your system and have the tools and knowledge to identify and address potential issues before they become very costly to repair. The worst way to find out about your equipment’s deficiencies is when the system breaks down. Increased temperatures in the summer months increase the running time and overall workload of commercial refrigeration systems, which is why the best approach is proactively maintaining your systems through routine/preventative maintenance.
Through a combination of manual monitoring and professional HVAC/R services, you can ensure that your refrigeration equipment can handle the heat this summer. Call our experienced Commercial Refrigeration technicians at Nextech today at 800-382-3150 and visit www.nextechna.com to learn more about our refrigeration and freezer maintenance services for the summer season.
