How to Keep Your Commercial Equipment in Tip-Top Shape

October 05, 2018

It doesn’t take long in the food industry to realize that sometimes your equipment is going to fail. This may not be related to anything you’ve done, sometimes equipment just turns out to be a lemon. There are times, however, that a simple maintenance upkeep or repair could help keep your commercial kitchen equipment lasting for years. If you aren’t sure why your equipment is failing, here are a few reasons that could be causing it.

Keep on Regular Maintenance

Preventative maintenance on your machines can be one of the easiest ways to make sure that it stays up and running. If we can catch a problem early enough, chances are it will cost you less to repair. It can also keep you from having to work without that pieces of equipment - which can be a HUGE deal in a busy commercial kitchen with deadlines to meet.

Use Equipment Properly

Sometimes the people using the equipment can be part of what’s causing the problems. Whether this is due to employee negligence or just improper training, you’d be surprised how this can impact your machinery. Some of the most common errors can be as simple as not cleaning them properly. A kitchen can get dirty quickly, and without proper cleaning, those moving parts, vents, and surfaces can get grimy. If you notice that pieces of equipment are failing more often, take some time to do a new training session with the team.

Replace Worn & Failing Parts

It’s inevitable that pieces are going to wear down over time. Kitchens are busy places, and they receive a lot of brutal usage. When your technician recommends that you should get something replaced, it’s going to be in your best interest to have it repaired quickly. It’s a lot better to choose when your equipment will be “out of order” than for it to choose.

Keep Correct Ventilation & Airflow

The air systems of your kitchen are like arteries. Too much grease and they’ll get clogged - you don’t need a heart attack in your kitchen ventilation! Improper ventilation can happen when your hoods are malfunctioning or when professional cleaning has gone overdue.

Update Your Equipment Occasionally

You don’t have to always have the newest and the best equipment on the market. But even if your super old equipment is still working, it may be time to replace it. Is it keeping you from working your best? Do you have to work around it’s “mood” and “quirks”? A decade or so is generally the estimated lifespan for kitchen equipment, so plan on budgeting for replacements every so often.

Commercial Kitchen Repair in Missouri

At Fast Fix LLC, we make it our priority to get you taken care of quickly and efficiently. We know that your restaurant relies on every single piece of equipment in the kitchen. When one is down, your operation is definitely going to feel the loss. Visit our website to learn more about the areas we service, what types of equipment we work on, and how one call does it all! We look forward to serving you and your business - don’t forget to schedule your routine commercial kitchen maintenance check in Missouri ;).