If your industrial business deals with perishable goods, whether that is pharmaceuticals, food items or even flowers, it is vital that your commercial refrigerator remains in optimum condition or else you stand the risk of substantial losses stemming from compromised products. Despite this, some industrialists will not enlist routine maintenance services from refrigeration technicians if there is nothing glaringly wrong with this equipment.

The reality is that, much like issues with other types of machinery, minor problems can remain undiagnosed until they become exacerbated and result in the malfunction of the equipment. Considering how expensive commercial fridges are to replace, here are red flags of the underlying need for commercial refrigeration repairs that you should not discount. 

Inconsistent temperatures

A typical sign that your commercial fridge is in jeopardy is when the temperature becomes inconsistent. This problem should never go unchecked, more so if the refrigerator contains temperature-sensitive supplies such as medications, meat products and so on. More often than not, these issues will stem from lack of maintenance leading to grime collecting on sensitive components such as the evaporator coils and the condenser.

When these parts are coated in dirt, they retain the heat that they produce when they are in operation, and this will impede the production and circulation of cold air. If these components are clean, then this issue could be arising from a defective compressor or an undetected refrigerant leak. No matter the cause, inconsistent temperatures should have you seeking commercial refrigeration repairs immediately so that your goods do not go bad.

Odd noises

Similar to other types of industrial equipment, commercial refrigerators do not operate soundlessly. And while the degree of noise produced will depend on how old the fridge is, as modern models tend to be less audible than their older counterparts are, the sound levels should never be disruptive to your operations. In fact, once you have had your commercial fridge for a while, you begin to tune out its operational sounds since your ears become accustomed to the decibel levels.

The moment that you notice that this equipment is producing odd noises that you have not heard before, you should schedule commercial refrigeration repairs. Usually, the bizarre noises stem from the detachment of one or more parts, which causes them to grind against other components in the system. Failure to have a technician come and investigate the cause leaves room for internal damages to escalate, and this contributes to complete failure.

To learn more, contact a commercial refrigeration company.