Refrigerator and air conditioning maintenance is important year-round, but especially in the wintertime. Find out why in this article.
Winter is here.
Whether you love or loathe the colder months, there’s no denying (or escaping) it.
With the season in full swing, there are some crucial tasks you need to check off your to-do list, with refrigerator and air conditioning servicing being just two of them.
But why are they so important?
They may sound like summer-exclusive chores, but you should trust the experts when they say they’re important year-round.
Find out why in this article.
Why is regular refrigerator maintenance so important?
Many businesses – from butchers and bakers to large chain supermarkets, nightclubs, and restaurants – all rely on commercial refrigeration systems.
Not only do they help ensure that your stock is kept at optimal temperatures, but they also help keep business up and running and ensure that your goods are safe for your customers to consume.
Without them, things would go wrong quickly.
Sales would come to a halt, your stock would go to waste, and your energy bills would skyrocket.
Also, as your AC will be blasting hot air during the winter months to keep your retail space at a comfortable temperature for your staff and patrons, your refrigerators will need to work a little harder to keep the contents nice and cool. So, making sure your commercial refrigeration unit is in tip-top condition and equipped to deal with these warmer internal temperatures is essential, and key to avoiding costly breakdowns or any of the disasters mentioned above.
Why is regular air conditioning maintenance so important?
Many people think that air conditioning maintenance isn’t essential in winter, but this couldn’t be further from the truth.
Although, yes, you may not be using your air conditioning unit as much as you do in the summer, this doesn’t mean you should neglect it until then, and it’s non-negotiable if you want to avoid costly energy bills, repairs, and irreversible damage when summer arrives.
For example, the extreme cold temperatures, that we’re no stranger to here in the UK, can cause the pipes in your AC unit to freeze up. And if this isn’t carefully inspected, it could cause them to break and split – rendering the system useless.
How to maximise the lifespan of your industrial refrigerator and air conditioning units
On average, commercial refrigerators last about 10-15 years, but they’ve been known to reach 20 years if taken care of properly.
Commercial air conditioning units, on the other hand, are expected to last a little longer, with most units lasting between 15-20 years.
Regular maintenance is the best way to maximise both your units’ lifespans.
Even if you aren’t experiencing any problems with your commercial refrigeration or air conditioning system, cleaning and professional servicing (both vital parts of maintenance) are still non-negotiable.
You should clean your refrigerator superficially once every day, give it a deep clean once every four weeks, and have it serviced by a licenced professional every three to six months, to make sure everything is still running as it should be.
How often you clean your air conditioning unit depends on how much you use it, but as a general rule, it should be cleaned around every 3-4 months, and professionally serviced once annually.
How J&M Refrigeration can help
Here at J&M Refrigeration, we’re experts in commercial refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
Our team is fully qualified and has years of experience in maintaining and servicing commercial air conditioning and refrigeration units. No matter if it’s time for your next service, or if you need one of our 24/7 maintenance contractors to tend to a breakdown, we’re here and more than happy to help.
