If you have ever worked in the restaurant business, a grocery store, or anywhere that needs to keep a lot of food frozen, you know that walk-in freezers are the reason those businesses are running! When they’re working right, food stays fresh, health inspectors stay happy, and your business runs smoothly. But what happens when they break? Spoiled meat, loss of productivity, and ultimate chaos ensue. At Ridge Energy Savers, we’re here to save the day when your walk-in freezer decides to get hot! In this blog, we will discuss why installation, repairs, and maintenance are three critical aspects of maintaining a walk-in freezer, and what to do when things go wrong.
Correct installation is the most important aspect of keeping a well-running walk-in freezer in your business. Unfortunately, we can’t just plop down a walk-in freezer like a mini fridge; there’s a lot that goes into deciding where a walk-in freezer should go in your business. We have to consider cost, ventilation, proximity to where you’ll use it, accessibility, and electrical factors. The panels need to be sealed tightly, the refrigeration system needs to be sized correctly for space, and you’ve gotta make sure that it’s placed in the most efficient position possible for your business. If all of this sounds overwhelming, that’s totally understandable! This is where the pros at Ridge Energy Savers come in; we find the most cost-effective strategies for installing walk-in freezers without cutting corners on performance and efficiency.
The key thing to remember with walk-in freezers is that you can’t wait to start maintenance when they’re showing signs of breaking down. Think of walk-in freezers like a car; we need to do regular check-ups in order to keep everything running smoothly. A solid maintenance routine usually consists of cleaning the condenser and evaporator coils, checking door gaskets for air leaks, making sure fans are running smoothly, and checking temperature settings and defrosting cycles. At Ridge Energy Savers, our certified technicians know exactly how to perform professional routine maintenance exams on walk-in freezers and can give you the best recommendations on how to keep your walk-in freezer up and running.
Even with the best care, stuff happens to walk-in freezers, and things can quickly go sideways. Maybe the compressor goes out, the thermostat decides to quit, or the door seal gets torn from moving too many boxes. The second that your walk-in freezer starts warming up, you’re immediately put on the clock for whatever food is inside, which is why you must call Ridge Energy Savers right away! Our technicians remain on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and respond quickly to emergencies such as your walk-in freezer warming up.
If walk-in freezers are the behind-the-scenes heroes of your business, then now is the time to partner with us at Ridge Energy Savers to make sure your unsung hero keeps on working! Whether you’re looking to get a new one installed, trying to keep your current one running, or dealing with a “my freezer is turning into a microwave” situation, having us in your corner makes all the difference.
