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The Importance of Hiring a Professional Restaurant Equipment Repair Technician

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When an appliance decides to go on strike, it’s always at the most inopportune time - the restaurant is packed, a large order came in or its closing time and the dishes need washing. Many people contemplate repairing the equipment themselves hoping to save money. It may seem like a good idea at the time, but chances are it could end up costing you more in the end, or worse, you may cause irreparable damage and be forced to purchase a new appliance. Although you may feel confident and have some skill mending equipment in the past, hiring a professional Missouri restaurant equipment repair technicain is the best option for an efficient, quality repair. Here are some reasons why you should hire a professional technician to take care of your kitchen equipment: Safety First You may have attempted some do-it-yourself repairs over the years, and you aren’t the only one. Many have tried workplace repairs on their own in hopes they can save the company some money. Unfortunately, with th...

Knowning When to Replace Your Restaurant Equipment

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When you own a restaurant, the efficiency of your food-service equipment has a direct impact on the success of your business. You know that restaurant equipment doesn't last forever, but how do you know if it needs replaced or just repaired? If you answer yes to any of the following questions, it might be time to consider replacing your restaurant equipment: 1. Are Your Equipment Repair Costs Adding Up?  If you're constantly having to call in a Missouri restaurant equipment repair technician, it might be time to bite the bullet and purchase new equipment. While individual repairs might not cost as much as a newer model, those costs can add up quickly. You don't want your repair costs eventually adding up to more money than what it would have cost you to just replace it. 2. Has Your Equipment Become Extremely Inefficient?  Maybe your equipment is still working, and you're getting by, but it's not working as efficiently as it should be. One common sign th...

Creating a Restaurant Equipment Checklist

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You've decided to open a restaurant. Congratulations! Now you need to start thinking about what type of equipment you're going to need in your kitchen. There are many factors that should go into how you setup your kitchen area. Here are a few tips from Fast Fix LLC to help you get started on your equipment checklist: 1. Figure Out Your Menu.  The dishes you plan to serve will have a big impact on the type of equipment you need to purchase. If you're planning to serve a lot of fried foods, you're going to need extra fryers. If gourmet dishes with fresh ingredients is going to be your specialty, you need to make sure you have plenty of food prep tables and coolers. For fresh baked bread and other bakery items, you'll need plenty of oven space. Sit down and write out everything you'll need to create each of the dishes on your menu. Not only will this tell you what pieces of equipment you need, but also what type of equipment you'll be using the most. ...

6 Signs to Call a Professional Restaurant Equipment Repair Technician

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When you own a restaurant, your equipment and appliances play a critical part in your day-to-day operations. If something isn't working properly, food production could decrease or even come to a complete halt. Luckily, Fast Fix LLC is here to help with all your needs for restaurant equipment repair in Missouri and Western Illinois. Let's take a look at a few warning signs that it may be time to call in a professional to take a look at your equipment: 1. The Dishwasher is Not Getting the Dishes Clean.  You can't serve food without clean dishes, and the volume of dirty dishes produced by a restaurant is hard to keep up with by hand. A malfunctioning dishwasher could be the result of several different issues. You could have a clogged spray arm or a clogged filter. One thing to look for is dirty water left in the bottom of the dishwasher. If that's the case, it might be time to call a restaurant equipment repair technician to fix it for you. 2. The Freeze...