Cold Room Maintenance and Tips
Renting a cold storage room is a significant investment for any business, often a must-have. However, the return on your investment can be just as great; your cold storage room typically works for you 24/7. But do you take good care of your cold storage room over time? Do you clean and maintain it?
Just like a car, your cold room needs proper maintenance and regular servicing. Breakdowns can be costly, troublesome, and stressful, and can have a really big impact on your business. Therefore, maintenance plays a huge role in ensuring cold rooms operate efficiently.
Ongoing maintenance for portable cold rooms.
However, in addition to our team's ongoing maintenance, there are a few more things you and your staff can do to ensure your cold rooms operate at peak performance for you and your business.
TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOUR COOLING UNIT.
Adding a few extra tasks to your workday can help prevent cold room breakdowns and avoid the associated costs. Here are our key tips:
Record the cooling unit's temperature daily – temperature is a great indicator of how well your unit is working, and by recording it daily you can easily spot any irregularities and intervene immediately (thus preventing a major breakdown).
Keep your cooling unit clean – regularly wipe the interior surfaces of your unit using warm soapy water and a cloth. Bleach, steel wool, and chemicals will not only damage the unit but also leave a strong odor that can affect your belongings.
After cleaning, ensure all surfaces are dry; wet areas can cause icing and make surfaces slippery.
Clean the outside – remove any debris and weeds from outside your unit, as these can obstruct airflow and prevent your unit from operating efficiently.
KEEP YOUR COLD ROOM STOCK LEVELS UNDER CONTROL.
A fully filled unit will operate more efficiently than a partially filled one; however, an overfilled unit will have to work much harder and can lead to premature failures. Therefore, monitoring your stock levels is important to ensure your cold room operates at its best.
Additionally, you can make your cold storage more efficient by using a storage system suitable for your business. For example:
Keep frequently used items near the front so you can easily find them and avoid having to leave the door open for a long time searching.
Make sure your products aren't blocking the front of the fans, as this will affect cold airflow and could spoil other products.
Check perishable products daily and clean up spills immediately so they don't negatively affect your other products.
regular maintenance of the cold room
By implementing these few things in your facility, your cold storage will receive the regular maintenance and health checks it deserves after all the hard work.
Of course, at Keskinso Cooling, we will help you ensure the regular maintenance of your cold room and can advise you on the appropriate storage and usage for your specific products. Contact our team today to find the best cooling solution for your business and don't forget to inquire about our free after-sales maintenance service agreement!