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Maximising the return on investment from commercial kitchens through regular maintenance

August 7, 2021

Maximising the return on investment from commercial kitchens through regular maintenance.

  1. Reducing  Downtime

Planned maintenance checks should include inspections for wear and tear, replacing worn components and lubricating moving parts. Engineers can often spot potential problems with your equipment early. By nipping problems in the bud, it can avoid costly breakdowns. Your chiller has to constantly battle with its external environment to keep the inside cool. A fault with a door seal makes it work harder and can mean it’s not working properly. Maintenance checks allow the door seal to be replaced, before it becomes a costly breakdown.

  1. Reducing risk of fire

Don’t forget to service ductwork and ventilation. Just because you can’t see it, it doesn’t mean the dirt isn’t there. If you haven’t had a regular ductwork clean by an accredited organisation to TR/19 standards, any insurance policies will potentially be invalidated.

Accumulated grease and oil within an extract system build up fast. Flash flame or very high temperature within the duct can ignite the grease, causing fire to spread rapidly, igniting flammable materials at various points along the ductwork path. We advise that ductwork checks are carried out quarterly, but at a minimum, every 6 months.

  1. Prolonging the life of your equipment

Regular check-ups at the dentist help to keep our teeth in good condition. Regular maintenance on your kitchen equipment means you’ll have it working in your kitchen for a lot longer. A combi oven is an expensive piece of equipment, so paying to look after it makes good business sense. And imagine if you have to replace it unexpectedly and it causes delays to your service. You don’t want to disappoint hungry customers.

  1. Using less energy

Every time we carry out a planned maintenance check, we make sure your equipment is running efficiently. Is the ware washer on the correct setting, is your refrigeration set to the right temperature? Small changes can affect how hard your kitchen equipment has to work, and as a result, how much energy it uses. Not only is energy consumption important for your budget, it’s also a contributing factor of climate change.

  1. Meeting health & safety regulations

Poorly maintained equipment can increase the risk of breaching health & safety regulations. So not keeping up with regular maintenance can be costly in a number of ways. Imagine dishes not being cleaned properly or equipment that is unsafe for staff to use.

A gas interlock device monitors the airflow in your kitchen. If the airflow is unsafe or there is complete kitchen extract fan failure, the interlock will cut off the gas to the appliances, so they can’t be used. It should be included in an annual maintenance check. With TWO Services, every visit includes inspecting for wear and tear, checking gas ranges and carbon monoxide emissions.

How often should maintenance be carried out?

It depends on the kitchen and the intensity of equipment use – how many people are being catered for, how many days per week and the hours a kitchen is in operation. At TWO Services, our maintenance plans are flexible and can be offered on a 6 or a 12-month basis.

We also advise that ductwork checks are carried out quarterly, but at a minimum, every 6 months.

If you would like more advice on how to keep your kitchen running smoothly, complete the form below and we’ll be in touch.

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