There are several reasons that can explain commercial kitchen equipment failure in Boulder City, Nevada. No matter how well you keep up with preventive maintenance on your system, every system is bound to experience some hiccups at some point. What follows are the top five reasons why businesses experience commercial kitchen equipment failure.
While you can certainly attempt to fix your commercial kitchen equipment yourself, there are some problems that simply require a professional. Our technicians at Ambient Edge can diagnose most causes for commercial kitchen equipment failure. Give us a call to set up a service appointment for any time, day or night. We are available 24/7 to get your business back up and running, and we pride ourselves on our 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.
Lack of Maintenance
There is certainly a case to be made for preventive maintenance. Preventive maintenance not only extends the life of your equipment, but it also saves you money in the long run by fixing smaller problems before they become bigger, more costly ones.
Having a service contract is one of the smartest things you can do in business. The more smoothly your equipment runs, the fewer interruptions there are in your service to your customers – and the fewer profits you lose.
Failure to Inspect the Deep Fat Fryer
Of all the equipment in your kitchen, it is perhaps most important that you keep up on maintaining your deep fat fryer. A malfunctioning deep fat fryer is one of the most common causes of kitchen fires. Make sure you clean and maintain your deep fat fryer in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. This will keep it in working order until a technician can come for your bi-monthly maintenance to ensure there are no other issues at play.
You should also have a technician check on the deep fat fryer once a year every year after you have had it for five years. This will ensure that everything is working as it should and will prevent the possibility of fires or breakdowns.
Lack of Cleaning
No matter what kind of kitchen you run, you will experience grease build-up if you fail to properly clean your equipment, particularly in your vent hood and duct. You should hire a qualified technician to clean your equipment at least once every six months.
Between service calls, kitchen staff should also wipe down the outside of the hood to minimize build-up on the outside which, in addition to having a potential effect on the performance of the equipment, does not exactly look appetizing to customers.
Failure to Replace Parts
You may be keeping up with your preventive maintenance, but if you don’t replace parts your technician suggests you replace, then you’re only making half the effort. It is far better to be proactive in replacing parts than to wait until it breaks down – which could be right in the middle of your business’s lunch or dinner rush.
Improper Ventilation
If you go too long without having a professional clean your equipment, then you can experience grease build-up within your ventilation system. You may notice this becoming a problem by how the air flows in your kitchen.
If you notice the kitchen getting too hot, you probably have a ventilation issue. In addition to excessive heat causing equipment to overheat and break down, a too-hot kitchen can also affect the quality of your food, getting your customers sick in the process. It is, therefore, crucial to keep up with cleaning your kitchen so that you keep your airflow consistent.
Experiencing a Failure of Commercial Kitchen Equipment? Ambient Edge Can Help!
A commercial kitchen equipment failure comes with many downsides. Not only can you lose profits because your kitchen is not operating at full power, but you also risk making your customers sick by serving them food cooked with malfunctioning equipment. Additionally, you could be out thousands of dollars in replacing parts you might have otherwise been able to save with preventive maintenance. A bimonthly check-up is all you need to save yourself all these headaches.
Fill out our contact form or give us a call to set up a service call. We never surprise our customers with hidden fees, and we are prepared to do whatever it takes to fix your equipment. We always bring with us a variety of tools and parts to hopefully fix your equipment in only one service call and take up less of your time. Every minute your commercial kitchen equipment is down is a loss of profits, so don’t wait – call now!