When filling your display fridge, do you pay close attention to where exactly you place your products? If not, you might want to consider this more in the future!

Why? Because ensuring your refrigerated display case is well organised is often heralded as the key to longer lasting, more attractive and higher performing produce. And will ultimately result in more sales!

We regularly see companies that spend a little extra time on the arrangement of their products, rewarded with almost instant improvements in sales. So, as refrigeration product experts here at J&M Refrigeration, we thought we would give you the lowdown on how you might want to present your refrigerator in the future.

NEVER over fill

How much should you store in your commercial refrigerator? A bare looking refrigerator can be both a blessing and a curse. It can show that your products are popular but also highlights the fact you’re failing to capitalise on a restock for even more sales.

However, an overly busy refrigerator is no good either.  It shows your products perhaps aren’t as appealing to customers as you’d like and can lead to produce deteriorating in condition as they sit there for too long.

A messy refrigerator layout often results in forgotten products that can be past their sell by date, becoming a danger to customers as they are no longer fit for consumption.

Cluttering can also result in the system working harder than it should, which could result in damaging faults that require commercial refrigeration repair.

Two thirds full is normally the ideal ratio to stick to when filling your refrigerator.

Ensure correct labelling

As a customer, have you ever wanted to see the price of an item but couldn’t find the corresponding label anywhere? Frustrating, right? Don’t let your shop suffer from this oversight – ensure that your labels and produce are matched up correctly!

Customers are often guilty of placing products back in a commercial refrigerator in an unorganised manner, which can leave future consumers confused. This is especially the case in promotions where only certain products may be eligible, and customers want to know if this is the case quickly. To keep an organised layout in your refrigerator, you should regularly check the position of your products in correlation to your labels, to ensure customers aren’t misled when looking for what they need.

Arrange in “best by” order

One of the hardest, yet most important aspects of maintaining a display fridge is ensuring all products are kept in date.

To achieve this, you should regularly check items to make sure they’re fit for sale. One trick that will help remove products that need selling more urgently is to place those with the nearest sell by dates at the front. This way, they can be sold quickly before they have to be thrown out.

You can then put “fresher” products at the back and continue the cycle to ensure a constant flow of fresh, ready to sell items.

Get in touch with our team

As well as helping customers maintain their commercial refrigerators with our refrigeration maintenance service, we also offer top of the range refrigerators, perfect for all commercial settings. Be sure to check out our full selection on site now, to find one that fits your requirements.

Don’t forget that our efficient and effective repairs are what makes us one of the most popular commercial refrigeration companies around. So, if your system is on the blink, contact us today.

To speak to a team member, simply give us a call on 0121 544 0555 or email us at sales@jamrefrigeration.co.uk. You can also fill out our online form for a swift response from one of our experts today.

No one wants a commercial refrigerator riddled with faults that affect its output. After all, this can result in extended periods of downtime, expenses due to loss of earnings and a distressing period for those whose facilities are temporarily on hold! The concerns are understandable, but with prior knowledge in mind, you can act quicker and more decisively if you ever encounter a fault.

Here at J&M Refrigeration, the commercial refrigeration experts, we thought we’d share with you the best way to approach a faulty refrigerator, to have it back in working order as soon as possible.

Try to figure out the problem

Okay, we know you’re unlikely to be an expert in commercial refrigeration repair, but this shouldn’t stop you trying to figure out what the problem could be.

Some issues that arise with a refrigerator are fairly easy to spot. Perhaps a certain area of the system seems to be more affected than others, is emitting a strange sound or what exactly is happening to your produce could give you a clue.

Of course, we’re not expecting you to fix the issue yourself, but knowing more about the problem from further inspection should give you peace of mind. Moreover, if you’ve identified exactly where the problem is, this can help further down the line when providing more information to a refrigeration expert should you decide to call upon them.

Turn off your refrigerator

Without extensive knowledge of what the problem could be and how to fix it, the safest and most sensible option is to turn the refrigerator off completely.

Your system may need to be running to identify the issues you’re facing, but once you’ve figured out what it could be, it’s best to turn the system off.

Resort to a backup system

As we know, overcrowding in a commercial refrigerator is a big no no, potentially causing faults to your system. So, if your reserve refrigerators are already full to the brim, we don’t recommend adding any more. But if, room permitting, there is space available in any other refrigerators you have at your disposal, it may be worth temporarily moving your produce there – providing they can be housed at the same temperature.

This will make sure products don’t spoil, whilst your faltering fridge is undergoing surgery, restoring it to its prior condition!

Call an expert

Once you’ve figured out what the problem may be, or even if you have no idea, it’s probably time to call in an expert. A professional will be able to quickly diagnose the problem. And the troubleshooting you tried earlier? That will really help when you get in touch. As, by providing a technician with as much information about your issues as possible, they can be better prepared when they arrive – potentially shortening downtime and giving you a refrigerated display cabinet that achieves optimum performance again quicker than you expected.

Get in touch today

Here at J&M Refrigeration, we pride ourselves on exceptional knowledge and experience in our field, combined with quick call out times and unrivalled customer service. So, if you’re experiencing a problem and need the help of a professional, our team are the people to call upon.

To contact us, call  0121 644 0555 and we can discuss the next steps with you. You can also email us at sales@jamrefrigeration.co.uk or fill out our online form for a swift response from one of the team.

We’ve all had food in a restaurant before, right? In the cream of the crop, an extortionate amount of hard work goes on behind the scenes to ensure that your experience is the best it can be. Of course, the pinnacle of your visit, or the je ne sais quoi if you will, is what is served to you on your plate! If you are disappointed with the food or drink you ordered, all that hard work to perfect the other aspects of your experience pales into insignificance.

As a result, restaurant owners should ensure that the condition of their produce is their number one priority so they can truly boast the best cuisine around. To achieve this, a high performance refrigerator is key so they can continue to provide top of the range dishes for their customers at all times.

This blog highlights the importance of the restaurant fridge and, if you have your own restaurant, why you should always aim to have your system in the best possible condition.

Vital in the kitchen

As mentioned previously, a lot of the hard work in the restaurant occurs in the kitchen. This is where the chef’s prepare orders to the highest standard as quickly as possible to ensure that customers remain happy with their overall service. With this in mind, they often want to rely on the best equipment around to make ingredients accessible, and available in a state that will provide the ultimate taste for the customer.

You should look to invest in top of the range machinery to achieve this, so you and your chefs can be confident that your products stand out every time. Here at J&M Refrigeration, we can work with you to deliver the exact commercial refrigeration solution you require, right from the design process to installation and even maintenance and servicing!

Front of house

Some restaurants incorporate a display fridge towards the front of their building, in clear view of the customer. This can be done to promote pre-made products such as desserts that can be instantly given out or even taken home as part of your service. Although not all restaurants integrate this method of displaying their products to their customers, it can be a great way of improving sales in both the short and long term.

If you would like to explore the benefits of having this kind of commercial refrigeration in your restaurant, then we can help at J&M Refrigeration. We have a wide variety of options on offer to choose from and we will even help you design your own refrigerator to meet your specific requirements.

Picking the most suitable for you

There are many variables to think of when it comes to deciding on what your ultimate refrigerator should look like. You should consider the size of your facilities as well as the number of products you are looking to stock. In an ideal refrigerator, there should never be any overcrowding, as this can cause a build-up of ice and blockages to important ventilation avenues.

If you would like some assistance in creating your ideal restaurant fridge, then be sure to call upon the experts at J&M Refrigeration and we will gladly talk through your requirements.

What if something goes wrong?

Such is the importance of refrigerators to a restaurant setting, you are going to want to make sure they are kept in optimum condition so they can produce the best possible results! To avoid any extended periods of downtime, it’s worth considering our repair, service and maintenance service so your mind can always be at ease.

If you discover a fault, simply give us a call on 0121 544 0555 and we will arrange a call out as soon as possible. With any other enquiries you can also give us a call or drop us an email at sales@jamrefrigeration.co.uk or fill out our online form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Commercial refrigerators often go under the radar when it comes to shopping facilities. Whether this is your small off-licence or a larger supermarket branch, these systems are found on shop floors up and down the country to ensure refrigerated products are kept in the best possible condition for customers. The importance of refrigerators in supermarkets cannot be understated, and neither can the importance of having a system that you are happy with, as this will propel your sales figures to levels you’ve never seen before.

Many feel like these machines are a piece of equipment that shouldn’t be paid much attention to, but this is far from the truth. So by taking these qualities into account, you can get a head start towards better performing refrigerated products.

Accessibility

In a supermarket, the customer is king. Ultimately they are the people that will decide whether your business stays afloat or not! To ensure that their shopping experience is as smooth as possible, you should consider how easy your commercial refrigerator is to navigate. After all, your customers are the ones who are going to be using your system in order to find their required products and make the purchase. If they are unable to find what they are looking for with ease, they are less likely to come back, resulting in lost business.

Moreover, you should also make sure that your commercial refrigeration system is easily accessible to you and your staff. This will make the process of restocking seamless, so you can quickly intervene if your fridge becomes bare.

Adequate space

Whether you are a smaller or larger shop, considering the size of your commercial refrigerator should be one of the first decisions you make. You want to be confident that it has the right amount of space for your existing goods and, if you are looking to expand your business at any point, room for additional products too.

By giving yourself extra space, you are allowing a comfortable fit for all your products, and you get the opportunity to manoeuvre them to a set up that is convenient for the customer whilst ensuring all products are in view. As any shop owner will tell you, the worst case scenario is throwing out products that are past their sell by date because they are at the bottom of the pile and nobody can reach them. When it comes to considering space, too much is preferable compared to too little!

High performance

One of the aspects of a commercial refrigeration system that goes by the wayside is how it performs when it is in use. People can lose vast sums of money by simply investing in the wrong machine, which can fail them after a fleeting period of use. Why put yourself through that stress and frustration when you can trust J&M Refrigeration to provide you with the high quality system you deserve?

It is common knowledge that a commercial refrigerator is subject to immense usage on a daily basis, especially if based in a busy convenience shop. This is why you should regularly check your system for faults that can inevitably occur – even to the best of machines – due to regular wear and tear over the years. If you discover a problem with your system, our commercial refrigeration repair service can help.  We respond to all call-outs as quickly as possible and are fully equipped with high-quality refrigerator parts, so you needn’t worry about your commercial fridge being out of action for too long.

Get in touch with us today

Do you feel like you could benefit from a top of the range commercial refrigerator in your store? Of course you do! You have come to the right place here at J&M Refrigeration.

Be sure to browse through our full collection of refrigeration products on-site now to find your ideal fit. If you would like to contact us to find out more, you can give us a call on 0121 544 0555 or drop us an email at sales@jamrefrigeration.co.uk and we can discuss your requirements with you. You can also fill out our online form for a prompt response from one of our team.

Do you need to store products at a required, chilled temperature? This will not only keep food and drink items in a cool, fresh state – ready to be enjoyed – but it will ensure they are in the best possible condition. Let’s face it, would you rather have a can/bottle of your favourite soft drink on a hot day when it is chilled or at room temperature?

Don’t get us wrong, there is nothing against drinking it at room temperature, and you will still get the taste you are looking for. But drinking or eating when the item you’ve been longing for is chilled adds that extra sensation to the taste buds that you just can’t get enough of.

If you want to have that effect on your customers as part of your business service, then it might be time to think about looking for your ideal display fridge, keeping your chilled products in a way that is easily accessible for all.

Somewhere to store products in clear view of customers

One of the best features of a display fridge is that they are often a blank canvas for store owners to assort their products as they wish. Would you like to separate your food and drinks? Or would you like to move your products that need a push to the front of the queue? Display fridges are adaptable enough for you to work out an assortment that suits your business to a tee.

Now that you’re happy with your arrangement, what about your customers? This kind of commercial refrigeration ensures that all of your products are in clear view (and reach), so they are accessible at any time. No one wants to run the risk of clambering for that last sandwich or can, so if you feel like your store should be neat and organised, this way of storing your products could be for you.

In need of some creativity?

Over our years as a company, we have seen many clients turn towards our display fridges as a source of a fresh look. Branding is easy to achieve on display fridges, given the space provided to include your company logo or message.

After all, the clue is in the name! A display fridge is a great tool to do just that, display your products in a unique and creative way that is appealing to customers. Perhaps your customer wasn’t thinking about purchasing that snack or drink originally, but with your creative placement, you have persuaded them to do so!

The emphasis on making your commercial refrigerator as an attractive proposition to your customers shouldn’t be understated. Leave the boring, bland machinery to the back where none of your customers can see. In our opinion, you should really make an effort front of house!

Have you thought about the size of your area?

So you’ve decided that a display fridge is for you, and that’s great! Before you take the plunge and make the purchase, you should measure up once, twice and three times over. We at J&M Refrigeration are on hand to provide you with the size specifications you need to ensure it is a perfect fit for both the scale of your products and your floor space.

If your shop floor does have enough room for one of these creative display fridges, then our team of experts can get to work on designing, manufacturing and installing your perfect refrigerated solution.

Get in touch with J&M Refrigeration

If you have your ideal refrigeration unit in mind, then make sure you get in touch with us at J&M Refrigeration today! We also specialise in display freezer production, as well as commercial ice machine and bar fridge manufacture plus many more!

Why not give us a call on 0121 544 0555 or email us at sales@jamrefrigeration.co.uk to get in touch directly? You can also fill out our online form and we will respond to your enquiry as soon as we can.

Do you own a commercial refrigerator? These powerful machines are designed to be just that and can usually withstand constant use for up to 10 years. But is your refrigerator coming to the end of its life span? Or is it just no longer feasible in your facilities? There are many reasons why it might be time to think about a replacement, here are a few we’ve picked out…

Too small?

In many supermarkets or environments where a commercial refrigerator is necessary, space is at a premium. However, if your system can’t satisfy the number of products you are selling, then it could be time to replace it. What may have worked for you back then, simply won’t cut it now, and trying to house more products than your system can handle could come back to haunt you.

There should be an even spread of products in a commercial refrigerator, to prevent an imbalance in the temperatures of the products inside. For example, if the vents are being blocked due to overcrowding, it can leave some products ice-cold whilst others are suffering from a lack of attention!

It is recommended to try and plan ahead for this occurrence. If you feel like your refrigerator will soon be unable to accommodate your level of stock, then it might be time to think about implementing a larger system.

Suffering from old age?

All good things come to an end. If your loyal commercial refrigeration unit has stood the test of time but is now starting to show its age, you might want to look around for a new refrigerator before it’s too late, and faults start to cause costly problems for your business.

As is the case with most electricals, it is only natural for a refrigerator to dip in performance over time. After all, refrigeration systems are performing at a high level for a prolonged period and are in constant use during your business’ operating hours – which in some cases could be 24 hours a day!

New surroundings?

Replacing your refrigeration system might not be down to a dip in performance at all, you may just want to invest in a top of the range unit that fits in with your facilities. A whole new selection of equipment to complement a new building could be exactly what you need to take your business to the next level.

Be sure to contact J&M Refrigeration if you are looking for a new unit as we specialise in the design and installation of commercial refrigerators throughout the UK. If you have specific specifications in mind, we can work together to produce the perfect system for you and your needs!

Need peace of mind?

Finally, running a business that requires a refrigerated display cabinet means you inevitably put faith in your equipment and demand peak performance at all times. If you feel your current refrigerator is no longer pulling its weight as it once was, or you see a model out there that you feel could do a better job, it may be worth looking into it.

After all, if you are completely confident in the tools at your disposal, it is one less issue to worry about in an already busy working day. And who wouldn’t want that?

Contact us

So, if you feel like your business could benefit from a new refrigerator for your business, then why not get in touch with the experts at J&M Refrigeration today? We can help you design and install the perfect system for your requirements, so you can maximise performance and sales.

Getting in touch with one of our team directly has never been easier! Simply message us using our online form or email us at sales@jamrefrigeration.co.uk if this is more convenient for you. You can also contact us via telephone on 0121 544 0555 from wherever you are in the UK, and we are sure we will be able to help out.

Cold rooms are a sizeable investment, we’re not going to kid you on that one. Which is why that, after you have chosen the perfect one for you, we are sure you will want to exercise every last drop of running potential, so you are not forking out a pretty penny on repairs, or in a worse case scenario, a new system altogether!

This is why we here at J&M Refrigeration thought we would produce a blog post to highlight some things you can do to make sure your cold room lasts for as long as possible, producing exactly what you bought it for…

Avoid overstocking

Although you may think that putting more stock in your cold room is the best solution, this can seriously harm your day to day life when using the commercial cold room. Overstocking this area can lead to a state of disorganisation very quickly, as you may have to sift through a minefield of different products just to find the one you require. This may be acceptable if you are in a business that doesn’t require these products instantly, but if you are in a high pressure environment, this could lead to service becoming much slower than you would like.

This can also affect the safety of the room due to limited floor space. No one wants to walk into an area where there is a high risk of tripping and injuring yourself over loose stock. If you start to pile up too many products too quickly, there is the possibility that they could spill onto the ground and potentially cause a serious injury as a result.

Regularly clean

One of the aspects of maintaining a cold room that people often neglect is keeping it clean. After all, this space is normally bigger than the average room and can take quite a lot of time and energy to clean that you may not have. However, cleaning your cold room regularly helps prolong it’s lifespan and makes it a safer area to be in.

If your cold room is used to house products that give off bacteria such as raw meat, it is especially important to keep the surfaces and surrounding area to ensure your safety.

Also be sure to clean mechanisms that help the cold room function, such as coils and compressors. This allows the machine a better chance to run to its maximum potential, allowing it to last for longer without needing any repairs.

Keep the doors closed when not in use

One way in which your walk in cold room can be affected in its performance is by misuse of their doors. The rooms are expected to often keep a temperature that is much cooler than the one outside of the room. As a result, if a door is left open for a long period of time, the room will naturally acclimatise to a temperature warmer than the one you originally wanted it to be.

We know it may be easier to leave the door open while you perform a quick job in the cold room, whether this be cleaning or retrieving a product, but your system will hurt as a result. Is it a risk that is really worth taking?

Produce a maintenance schedule

To make sure your cold room can continue to run at optimum performance, you may feel it is a good idea to have your system regularly maintenance checked. This leaves it in the hands of a qualified expert to ensure that your machine is running as well as it possibly can and can identify any urgent or persistent faults that may need repairing.

This leaves no stone unturned, so you can be safe in the knowledge that your cold room is working at full potential, so you won’t experience any nasty surprises in the near future!

Contact us

If you would like an expert to check over your cold room to make sure it has no faults, or if you would like to install a cold room for your business, then the team at J&M Refrigeration can help! Simply get in touch with us via our online enquiry form or give us a call on 0121 544 0555 and we can respond to your enquiry as soon as we can.