Whether you own a restaurant or a veterinary clinic, if you have a fridge in your business, you likely rely on it daily. What's more, it serves an important function in your day-to-day operations, and that means that when it becomes faulty, you're left scrambling for help. That's just one reason it's a good idea to have the number of a reliable appliance repair technician on speed dial. The other? When choosing Mr. Appliance of Yukon, Stillwater, and Edmond, you'll get convenient service on your schedule. Whether you're dealing with a refrigeration issue now or are thinking ahead for the future, see below for a list of the common issues we can fix during commercial refrigerator repair in Yukon, OK.
Faulty Compressor
The compressor in your commercial fridge is responsible for circulating the refrigerant throughout the entire refrigerator system. In other words, it may be considered the most important part of your unit. Adding pressure, it heats up the refrigerant and encourages it to move. If your compressor isn't working, it may need to work harder to reach and maintain those temperature levels, causing it to overheat. Faulty compressors result in a lack of coolness inside your fridge or inconsistent temperatures.
Broken Thermostat
If your fridge has stopped running, is too cold, or is experiencing inconsistent temperatures, you may have a broken thermostat. Since the thermostat is what signals the fridge to meet a certain temperature, if it's broken, it will signal for the compressor to turn on or off. Thankfully, replacing a broken thermostat is a quick job that will get your commercial unit back up and running in no time.
Dirty Fans, Condensers, or Evaporator Coils
Dirty or dusty fridge components are usually taken care of during the regular servicing of your refrigerator. If it has been a while since you last got your fridge serviced, it's likely that you will experience this issue. Dirty fans, condensers, and evaporator coils result in overworked compressors that overheat and cause inconsistent heating and cooling inside your fridge. It's important to keep these parts clean to maintain the proper working function of your machine year-round.
Broken Door Seals or Gaskets
If your refrigerator can't close fully, then it will not be able to maintain a consistent temperature. The longer your fridge's motor is running to cool the inside of the unit, the more stress it undergoes. Thankfully, this particular issue is one of the easiest to resolve. If it is a single gasket that is to blame, all we will need to do is change it out for a new one. This issue is commonly experienced in older fridges. If you have had your unit for more than ten years, it's a good idea to inspect the door seals to ensure the unit is closing properly. Doing so will save your food along with the costs the extra energy use is ringing up on your utility bills!
Leak in Refrigerant or Discharge Valve
Without enough refrigerant, more heat will remain in the cooling chamber and your fridge will not be as cold as it should be. The same goes for a leak in your discharge valve. Both of these issues will lead to your unit working harder than it needs to generate consistent temperatures or the temperature needed to keep food fresh. If you have a leak from one of these components, you may notice that your fridge feels hotter than it used to or that the food inside is spoiling at a faster rate.
