Making the Most of Commercial Refrigerators

Quickly make repairs and find parts and accessories for commercial refrigerators

Chances are, commercial refrigerators are some of the most expensive pieces of equipment in your business. A good refrigerator can easily cost you more than $10,000. Additionally, restaurant refrigerators help to protect another expensive investment--your inventory of perishable food.

With refrigeration equipment such an important part of your business, you want to be sure you are making the most of your commercial refrigerators by:

1. Making repairs quickly and maintaining each unit properly;
2. Having the necessary parts on hand, in case something fails and needs to be replaced;
3. Having all the proper accessories for your commercial refrigerators so you maximize your cold food storage.
   

 

Repair and maintain commercial refrigerators

Commercial refrigerators can easily contain thousands of dollars worth of product at one time, and a problem with commercial refrigeration equipment can be a restaurant owner's worst nightmare. That's why it is important to have a reliable repair service that you can call anytime, day or night.
Try: Refrigerators.com is a one-stop source for all things related to refrigerators. The website has a list of local refrigerator repair experts, arranged by state. LAFixIt serves the Los Angeles area, repairing refrigerators for restaurants and businesses 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Find parts for commercial refrigerators

If you ever have a problem with your food service refrigerator, you can save yourself a lot of time and trouble by being able to quickly order replacement parts. This advice is especially handy if you have recently purchased a series of used commercial refrigerators.
Try: Check out kitchenstuff.com's inventory of thousands of parts for industrial refrigerators. The website sells authorized parts from several major manufacturers. Appliance Parts Pros.com has a parts catalog on it's website that is searchable by brand, model number and part number. All orders placed by four o'clock are guaranteed to ship the same day.

Purchase accessories for commercial refrigerators

You can maximize your commercial refrigerators' storage space, lighting and energy efficiency by purchasing one of a number of accessories available through commercial refrigerator suppliers. These include racks, shelves, ramps, thermometers and lights bulbs.
Try: ACityDiscount Restaurant Equipment & Restaurant Supply has a good line of accessories for industrial refrigerators, including pan racks and thermometers. FFEmax.com guarantees the lowest prices on refrigerator accessories from a variety of major manufacturers.

 

• Before you order any parts or accessories for commercial refrigerators, check on the retailer's return policy. You should make sure you can return the product, and not have to pay a restocking fee, if it is not exactly what you need.
• It is a good idea to establish a relationship with a refrigerator repair shop before you have a problem with your refrigeration equipment. That way, if something goes wrong at night or on a weekend, you'll have an easier time getting a tech.

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