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If your restaurant is planning to be open on Thanksgiving Day, you're probably preparing to cook a ton of turkey. Those commercial ovens are going to be working hard, and the more you work them, the more likely a problem is to occur. While we hope your ovens make it through the holiday without any issues, Fast Fix LLC is here to help if they don't! Keep reading to learn about some of the most common commercial oven problems: 1.The Pilot Won't Stay Lit.  Probably the most common problem that occurs with commercial ovens is that the pilot won't stay lit. Typically, its the thermocouple that causes this problem. The thermocouple needs to be directly in the flame; if it is in the flame and won't stay lit, it's probably defective and needs replaced. If you've replaced the thermocouple and it still won't stay lit, then the safety valve is probably defective. Keep in mind that some safety valves have the thermocouple permanently attached so you may have...

With Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Years quickly approaching, now's the time to start preparing your commercial kitchens for the holiday rush. For many restaurant owners, November and December are hectic months. In today's blog, Fast Fix LLC offers a few tips to help you prepare your kitchens for the season! 1. Double Check Your Inventory.  With the increased business during the holiday season, you want to make sure you have plenty of ingredients stocked. Take a look at your sales during November and December of last year to project how busy you think you'll be this year. It's always better to have too much than not enough. Running out of key ingredients, especially if you're offering holiday menu specials, will not help in keeping your customers happy. In addition to the food, you also want to make sure you have enough dishware. Throughout the year, dishes can break and by the end of the year, you might be running a little low. 2. Increase Your Staf...

Fast Fix LLC is a proud member of the American Culinary Federation! As restaurant equipment repair technicians in Missouri and Western Illinois, we play an important role in the food-service industry. In order for chefs to be efficient and successful, they need properly working food-service equipment! About the American Culinary Federation Established in 1929, the American Culinary Federation (AFC) is the premier professional chefs' organization in North America with more than 175,000 members in over 150 chapters nationwide. They are an organization based on promoting the professional image of American chefs worldwide through education of culinarians at all levels. ACF is the culinary leader in offering educational resources, training, apprenticeship and programmatic accreditation designed to enhance professional growth for all current and future chefs and pastry chefs. They offer culinary competitions, certification, a national apprenticeship program, regional and nation...

At Fast Fix LLC , we do more than just food-service equipment repairs in Missouri and Western Illinois. We focus on all aspects of keeping your kitchen running efficiently, and that includes furnace repairs. While it may not seem like it with the warm weather we're still experiencing at the beginning of November, winter is on its way. Now is the time to make sure your furnace is in tip-top shape for the upcoming winter season! Common Furnace Issues  Many consumers experience issues with their furnace, especially after its been sitting unused for months. When you own a restaurant, you need an efficient heating system to stay in business through the cold winter months. Below are a few common furnace issues you should be aware of. By repairing these issues as soon as you notice them, you can prevent the need for larger, more costly repairs. 1. Dirty or Clogged Filters - Dirty filters restrict airflow, making the furnace work harder to circulate the air. In some cases, a clog...

If your restaurant offers a buffet style meal, you're sure to have several steam tables that you rely on to keep the food nice and hot. What would happen to your business if your steam tables no longer worked properly? In today's blog, Fast Fix LLC offers a few benefits of maintaining your steam tables. Benefits of Steam Table Maintenance  1. Have Satisfied Customers. One of the main benefits of a properly maintained steam table is that you have satisfied guests. No customer wants cold food that's supposed to be hot. Maintaining your steam table and ensuring the food is hot, will not only make your customers happy, but also keep the food at a safe temperature.   2. Maintain Food Safety Guidelines. If the food on your buffet is found to be below 140°, it's a violation of the health department code. This can result in a fine from the health inspector, a specified time to get the steam table working properly again or they can shut your restaurant down. You coul...

Did you know that restaurants use about 5-7 times more energy per square foot than other commercial buildings? Restaurants generally use the most energy for refrigeration, while lighting and cooling come in second and third as far as energy usage. What can we do as restaurant owners to reduce the amount of energy we use? In today's blog, Fast Fix LLC discusses Energy Star products and how they can benefit your commercial kitchen. What is Energy Star?  Energy Star is an international standard for energy efficient consumer products originated in the United States. It was created in 1992 by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy. The Energy Star service mark is placed on equipment that is "energy-efficient." The Impact of Energy Usage How we use energy has a huge impact on our environment. Most of America's sources of energy still pollute the environment, harm the climate and can even cause health problems among us. The best wa...

When it comes to your Missouri commercial food equipment service needs, you can count on Fast Fix LLC . We are proud members of the Commercial Food Equipment Service Association (CFESA). In today's blog, we give you an overview of what this organization is all about and what our membership means to our customers. What is CFESA?  The Commercial Food Equipment Service Association is the trade association of professional service and parts distributors. Members of CFESA help you reduce downtime for your equipment so that you can keep your business up and running smoothly. CFESA Certified Technicians have a higher first time fix rate than other food-service equipment repair technicians in Missouri and Western Illinois. You can count on CFESA members to get your equipment functioning properly in no time!    CFESA's Mission & Vision The Mission of CFESA is to anticipate trends and provide resources, training and education to support excellence in service. The ...