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Read More »Troubleshooting Commercial Refrigeration Problems
Keeping product out of the danger zone and ready for preparation on the line is one of the most important tasks facing any commercial kitchen, and your commercial refrigeration units play a critical role. Maintaining and fixing the refrigeration units in your restaurant can be expensive, which is why it’s …
Read More »When Restaurant Equipment Goes Down: 10 Ways To Save
Keeping your commercial kitchen humming along is not always an easy proposition. You use this equipment every day, and sooner or later something is going to give out on you. If the next step you’re used to taking is picking up the phone to call your service tech, this post …
Read More »Repairing Commercial Fryers
When your fryer needs to be repaired you probably want to get it up and running again fast. Fortunately, commercial fryers are generally easy to repair, and parts are also pretty easy to come by. There are 4 fryer parts that most commonly cause a fryer to fail: 1. Hi-Limit …
Read More »Converting Gas Restaurant Equipment In 5 Simple Steps
Converting any piece of gas equipment from natural gas to propane or from propane to natural gas is fairly simple and can be accomplished in 5 easy steps. Parts needed to convert the equipment: Burner Orifices Pilot Orifice Regulator Combination Safety Valve conversion kit Nomenclature (tag on unit that has …
Read More »Identify Commercial Faucet Parts
There are many different brands of faucets on the market. Some of the most common faucet brands are: T & S Brass CHG/Encore Fisher Krowne Some faucets are easily identified and sometimes it is more difficult. The best way to identify the faucet you have is by the manufacturer’s name …
Read More »Replacing Refrigeration Door Latches & Hinges
There are many different styles of hinges and latches for refrigeration equipment. Both the hinges and latches have a number on the back. In addition, they may say “flush” or have the offset size, e.g. 1 1/8, 1 ½, etc. It is important to have that number on the back …
Read More »Replacing Refrigeration Fan Motors & Blades
Refrigerators are the backbone of your kitchen. They are usually durable and long-lasting, but when they go down, you have to have them fixed right away. Some tips on replacing the fan motor in your commercial refrigeration unit: There are two types of motors for refrigeration. 1. Condenser fan motor. 2. …
Read More »The Quick Guide to Commercial Refrigeration Problems
Commercial refrigeration is key to the success of any restaurant and keeping your units properly running can save you both time and money. Whether your commercial refrigerator won’t stop running when you want it to or simply won’t run at all, this quick guide will help you to troubleshoot all …
Read More »Can You Trust Generic Restaurant Equipment Parts?
Any restaurateur who has dealt with equipment parts has heard of OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) and generic parts. If you haven’t, here’s a quick rundown: OEM parts are produced by the manufacturer of the piece of equipment or a subcontractor commissioned to make parts for the original manufacturer. OEM parts …
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