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When something goes down in your commercial kitchen, you need to get it back up fast, but how do you know when it’s better to replace or simply repair the item? In this post, we’ll give you some helpful guidelines to make the decision, and show you ways you can save.
Repair vs Replace
Some decisions are obvious. You’re not going to replace your entire range because of one broken heating element, but if the range is old or has major problems, it might be time to invest in a new one.
For most commercial kitchen equipment issues, a repair is the cheaper and easier way to go.
When it saves to repair
From problems in smallwares to heavy equipment, most issues just require a few commercial kitchen replacement parts and a little effort to repair. Here’s a few really simple fixes:
- A faulty gasket
- An unreliable faucet on an iced tea dispenser
- A leaky pre-rinse faucet
- A broken knob
- A no-longer-functioning refrigerator fan motor
For any DIY repair, the first thing you’ll need to do is find the foodservice replacement parts that are right for the job. If it’s a more technical repair that requires an expert, you’ll need to find a service technician who can get the right parts and do the repair in a time frame that works for you.
You invest a lot in your equipment. Even if it’s something smaller like a blender, see if it can be repaired with a new part or two instead of having to completely replace it. Generally, a few items will be beyond repair.
OEM equivalent replacement parts save you money
Once you’ve pinpointed exactly what replacement part you need to complete the repair, you have a choice: OEM or OEM equivalent. OEM equivalent parts, also known as exact match parts, give you the same performance as the parts from the original manufacturer but at a lower cost.
In fact, Mavrik parts meet the same safety and reliability standards as OEM, but save you an average of 29%. Mavrik parts are even made in the same factory as the OEM in most cases, meaning OEM equivalent safety is never a question. So why pay more for OEM? Mavrik even offers an industry-leading 180-day warranty on all of their parts.
If you’re ready to make a repair in your commercial kitchen, find the parts you need in our wide selection of Mavrik parts today. If you need help with your repair or figuring out what parts to buy, check out our DIY section for helpful resources. We carry thousands of replacement parts at etundra.com.
