Preventative Maintenance for Commercial Equipment

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January 18, 2021

Commercial equipment that isn’t properly maintained can throw a wrench into even the most organized plans. Any equipment failure, such as a slowly warming refrigerator or a broken fan in a freezer, can cause you to lose valuable inventory. Not to mention, you could be paying for overtime repairs or even need to wait for a part to come in before your problem can be solved.

To protect your equipment, and your budget, it’s important to place all your restaurant equipment on a planned maintenance schedule. This prior planning can save you time, money, and many headaches along the way. Here are three reasons you’ll want to get a planned maintenance schedule on your calendar.

1. It eases the burden on your staff.

When a machine breaks down, your first thought may be about inventory, safety, or revenue. However, it’s also essential to consider the effect that an equipment malfunction can have on your employees. Having to improvise and create a workaround for a broken range or dishwasher can cause frustration and exhaustion. You’ve worked hard to staff your kitchen with competent, hardworking people. To do their best work, they need equipment they can rely on. Regular maintenance will lower the chances of a catastrophic breakdown that can cripple your staff’s productivity.

2. It keeps units lasting longer.

Cleaning coils, replacing gaskets, and checking fans may not seem like urgent tasks, but every single one of them can extend the life of your kitchen equipment. Since commercial equipment is a huge investment, you’ll want to get as many years as possible out of these units. Scheduling regular checkups with a reputable service repair company can prolong the life of your equipment and allow a professional to identify issues before they spiral into much bigger problems.

3. It can improve a unit’s efficiency.

Energy use is one of the most expensive costs of running a commercial kitchen. While traditional offices use lights and appliances for up to 10 hours a day, the active energy use in a commercial kitchen can exceed 16 hours a day. This type of energy use can lead to large bills. Saving money through your kitchen equipment is a subtle but powerful way to improve your bottom line. When a machine is functioning correctly, it can cut energy use substantially, and you’ll see those savings passed on in your monthly energy bills.

Rely On Us for Your Equipment Service Needs

To keep restaurant equipment fully functional, work with an authorized equipment repair company to build a schedule of planned maintenance that is customized to meet your business’s needs. ATECH is committed to repairing and maintaining your equipment quickly, efficiently, and effectively. To see how we can help keep your equipment up and running, call us for service or reach out for a planned maintenance quote.

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By markl • January 26, 2024

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