A Guide to Industrial Refrigeration Repair and Maintenance
If your industrial refrigerator is not working properly, then you should act quickly to get it fixed. When using Industrial Refrigeration Solutions, you can rely on a 24/7 emergency callout service to ensure your business is always operating.
How often should an industrial refrigerator be serviced?
Keeping your industrial refrigerator working to the best of its ability is essential to running your successful business. A system with issues will not cool the desired product as intended. If left unsorted, issues can worsen to become major problems that may result in you needing to purchase a brand-new system. This is both timely and expensive.
As a standard practice, you should intend to have refrigerator maintenance every three to six months. It should be carried out by a trained engineer that has been certified by a governing body.
What is the life expectancy of a commercial refrigerator?
The average life expectancy of an industrial refrigerator is approximately 10 years. However, its longevity will depend on its treatment and use over time, including the general wear and tear. The quality of the refrigerator will also influence its durability – with some high-quality systems able to last up to 20 years with correct maintenance.
A lack of maintenance is one of the key factors that will diminish the life expectancy of your system. The regular maintenance of your refrigerator will help detect minor issues before they cause major problems. The following signs indicate that your system has reached the end of its lifespan.
- Food spoiling quickly, as the cooling is not working as intended.
- Condensation and ice build-up, due to the cooling system not circulating correctly. This can be dangerous as condensation can lead to food rot and poisoning.
- Rising energy costs, which could be due to sealing issues whereby cold air is escaping.
How do you maintain a commercial refrigerator?
If you are keen to maintain your refrigerator yourself alongside regular maintenance from a trained expert, there are numerous things you can consider:
- Clean the filters, grills, and other surfaces weekly.
- Check your door seals weekly and clean them when dirt builds up.
- Do not overload the interior space as this will restrict air flow from circulating.
- Defrost commercial freezers as per the manufactures’ instructions.
- Visually check the compressor fans and vents each month.
- Do not leave the doors open or slam the doors when closing. This will be detrimental to the seals.
- Check the temperature monthly.
- Ensure the fans are not obstructed.
- Position the system somewhere that is away from anything producing heat, such as cooking equipment.
- Arrange regular maintenance by a qualified refrigerator engineer.
Industrial Refrigeration Repair from IRS
Industrial Refrigeration Solutions specialise in commercial refrigerator repairs in London and Surrey. Should something go wrong, you can rest assured knowing that we offer 24/7 emergency callouts. We can tailor our service to your specific needs – be that rebuilding your compressors on site to commercial fridge maintenance.
Our team of skilled engineers are F-Gas trained and will be able to fix your refrigeration system efficiently and within a timely manner. Once you’ve made contact, one of our team will dispatch to your location with a range of key refrigeration solution parts. In the unlikely case we do not have the required component with us, we will be able to source this through our extensive network of suppliers located across the UK.
Industrial Refrigeration Solutions offer a premium industrial refrigeration hire service. For a free quote, contact us on 01634 624 980.

