Top 4 Ways to Extend the Life of Your Commercial Kitchen Equipment

As a restaurant owner, you want your kitchen equipment to last for years to come. Food service equipment is expensive, and Fast Fix LLC is here to help you keep it in tip-top shape for as long as possible. Follow these guidelines to extend the life of your commercial kitchen equipment.

1. Constantly Clean Your Equipment. 


The single most important step in prolonging the life of your commercial kitchen equipment is to keep it clean. That means cleaning it daily, and sometimes multiple times per day depending on the piece of equipment and how often it is used. By avoiding the build up of grease and grime, which can cause premature malfunction.

2. Use Proper Cleaning Methods. 


Not only is it important to clean your commercial kitchen equipment regularly, but it's important to clean it properly. That means using the proper cleaning supplies and chemicals that are safe for the type of equipment you are cleaning. Refer to the operating manual for guidelines to follow. Using the wrong type of cleaning chemicals can lead to staining, tarnishing, corrosion, etc.

3. Regularly Inspect Your Equipment. 


When you're cleaning your equipment, pay special attention to things that may need to be addressed. Check the components, connections and moving parts for anything that seems worn or broken. Look for loose electrical connections, worn out valves, minor leaks, etc. Often times you can avoid costly repairs by catching small issues early on. Fast Fix LLC offers an individualized maintenance plans that promote the health of your commercial kitchen.

4. Use Equipment for Intended Purpose Only. 


One of the most common reasons for premature malfunction of restaurant equipment is the misuse or abuse by the operator. Make sure that all your employees are trained on how to properly use each piece of equipment in your commercial kitchen. Hiring good employees that do the job right is an important part of not only making your restaurant successful, but ensuring the equipment lasts as long as it should.

Replacing commercial kitchen equipment is expensive, and therefore, you want to avoid having to do so prematurely. Your Missouri restaurant equipment repair company is here to help you keep your equipment working longer. The cost of maintenance is much less expensive than major repairs. Fast Fix LLC is here to fix all the minor issues before they turn into larger, more costly ones!

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9403 County Road 154
Auxvasse, MO 65231

Phone: 573-544-0456
St. Louis Customers: 636-FASTFIX
Website: www.FastFixLLC.com

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