EFI CBBSGD3-72CC Maintenance Checklist

1. A Thorough Equipment Clean

A thorough inside and out clean is always essential in any regular maintenance checklist. Ideally this cleaning step is done in your daily or weekly maintenance to gain the best results.
This is a little but important step as built up grime or debris can cause airflow issues, mould growth and food contamination. This can cause a failed health inspection if not reconciled.

2. Temperature and Defrost Settings Check

Checking temperature and defrost capabilities is a simple but important step in for your refrigeration unit. In your maintenance program you want to include this on a weekly basis for best results. If your temperature has fallen to a lower setting than required, your asset will have to work harder to compromise the temperature difference. Over prolonged periods, this can shorten the lifespan of your assets and cause hefty power bills. If your temperature is incorrect your customers will also have issues with excessive ice formation or spoilage. Similarly, checking that your defrost is working to schedule is important to avoid overworking your asset.

3. Boost Your Airflow

Both interior and exterior airflow are important for a refrigeration unit. Without correct airflow,  system failure will become inevitable and reduce the performance of your refrigerator. In your regular maintenance you need to make sure to check exhaust vents and air intake are free of blockages. With reduced airflow, your system will have to work harder to keep your asset within the correct temperature range and consequently this will increase energy costs.

4. Test The Interior Lights

Ensuring that your refrigerator lights shut off when your door is closed is another simple but important step. If a customer’s refrigerator light is faulty and doesn’t shut off, it will generate more heat. Your asset will have to work overtime to combat this excess heat and can again cause increased energy costs.

5. Check For Leaks And Test Seals

Wear and tear can result in faulty seals and leaks in your system. If you have issues with your door gaskets or door seals on your refrigeration unit, you will find you have escaping cool air. While this can be sometimes fixed with a little silicone caulk, this is an issue that needs to be regularly checked in your maintenance.

6. Check Coils

Completed on a monthly to six-monthly basis, cleaning the coils in your refrigeration equipment is vital in avoiding unplanned downtime. In your service, you should remove built up grime and debris that will cause your system to over work to compromise. When your evaporator coils are left dirty, you will find your unit is more likely to get damaged and result in costly repairs or eventually system failure.

7. Inspect Fan Blades

Next, remember to check your fan blades. Your fan blades will usually need a clean to ensure your fan motor isn’t working double time to comprise for excess grime and dust. Usually this is a monthly job and will involve checking all fixings are tight after you clean.
While your commercial refrigeration equipment maintenance will vary, having these 7 steps in your workflow will ensure you have a solid structure to provide your technicians with.