When Should You Replace Your Restaurant Equipment?

While the thought “when it’s broken” may come to mind first, you know that having equipment that doesn’t work properly and is outdated can cost your Missouri restaurant a lot of money. At Fast Fix LLC, we know appliances, we deal with hundreds of them in all shapes and brands, so we have a seen a thing or two when it comes to deciding whether it should be repaired or replaced. Here are a few things to keep in mind when deciding to replace or repair commercial kitchen equipment in St. Louis.


Repairs Costs Are Adding Up

In every appliance's life, there will be a time when you find that you are spending more to repair it than it is worth. At this point, it’s time to just pass it off and get a new one. This is especially true when the issues start to add up, and you find that there are several things wrong. If you can replace the unit for less than the cost to replace - it’s time to replace!

The Appliance Is Inefficient

Sometimes, the best reason to replace a kitchen appliance in Missouri is that it just isn’t efficient enough. If you are losing money in utility bills, it may be time to upgrade to an energy star-rated piece. Sometimes, this could pay for itself just in savings - and that is a GREAT reason to replace your unit.

It’s Not Working Like It Used To

Even if you are meticulous about maintaining your Missouri restaurant equipment, sometimes you just have to come to terms with the fact that nothing lives forever. At some point, your oven is going to be ready to retire, and the refrigerator has all four feet in the grave. Rust, power surges, a few novice cooks that you hired a while ago could be some of the most common dangers to your appliances. Sometimes, though, it’s the door gaskets on your fridge just don’t create a complete seal, and the griddles can’t keep up ideal cooking temperatures. Eventually, those little things will add up, and you’ll be glad to get a new piece.

You Can Combine Two Function Into One

This is a biggy - especially as new technology is being put on the market regularly. Your kitchen is too busy and crowded as it is, so if you find an appliance that is both a commercial food steamer AND a convection oven, it may be time to upgrade. You can combine both operations, and open up some space in your kitchen, plus save money because you are no longer powering both units.


Replacing Commercial Kitchen Equipment in Missouri

It’s hard to set a year mark on when to replace your equipment, but as you near the 10-year-old mark, it’s time to start keeping tabs on repair costs and energy usage. Fast Fix LLC is here to help with all of your kitchen appliance needs. If you need to have your equipment repaired, we can handle that. But, if you want to replace the unit, we are here for you with that as well. Visit our website to learn more about our products and services. One call does it all!

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Fast Fix LLC. Restaurant Services
3362 State Road JJ
Kingdom City, MO 65262

Columbia: 573-544-0456
St. Louis: 636-327-8349

Location: Kingdom City, MO, USA

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