Service Tips For Your
Restaurant Equipment
Ovens:
Wipe out spills from your oven cavity daily- this will cut down on rust and
corrosion in the oven cavity, while also reducing the possibility of fire
hazards. Your restaurant gas range is a critical element in your kitchen so
keep it maintained.
Walk-In Coolers and Freezers:
Keep the doors closed when not in use- if doors are left open for any extended
amount of time, ice can quickly build-up on the evaporator coils and cause
cooling problems. Keeping doors closed will help cut down on any unnecessary
service calls. If doors must remain open, consider adding an Air Curtain or
Air Door to the doorways. Ask one of our sales representatives about energy-saving
Air Curtains and Air Doors.
Steam Tables/Warmer Wells:
Some units require the heating element be immersed in water at all times.
It is important that the water level in the well never drops to a level where
the immersed element is exposed, as this can cause premature failure. Keep
the heating elements clean and free of any mineral build-up as this can also
decrease the life of your equipment.
Air Conditioning/Heating System:
Have your Air Conditioner Filters changed or cleaned monthly. This will help
save immensely on your electricity bill, as air conditioning can be a considerable
percentage of your electric bill (20-30%). Be sure to get your Air Conditioning/Heating
system checked by a qualified professional at least twice yearly, to be sure
both the Heat and Cool cycles are operating safely and efficiently.
Condenser Coils:
Keep condenser coils clean on all refrigeration equipment, such as: ice-making
equipment, refrigerators, freezers, salad coolers, air conditioning units,
etc…
Keeping condenser coils clean and free from dust and grease will help prevent
breakdowns and costly repair bills, and will also save on electricity.
Dust can usually be brushed of the coils or blown off with compressed air.
Grease build-up sometimes requires a service company to clean it thoroughly
with a coil cleaning solution.
Ice Machines:
Ice machines are one of the most important pieces of equipment in your restaurant/bar.
Keeping it clean will make it run better, it will make more ice, and it will
cause less wear and tear on component parts, therefore saving money on electricity,
as well as excessive repair costs. Keep your ice machine in good working order
with a high-quality, properly installed water filtration system. Change those
water filters every 3-6 months. Both of these suggestions will help extend
the life of your ice machine, cut down on costly repairs, and finally, make
cleaner, better tasting ice for your customers. Ice-making equipment must
be properly sized for your particular establishment's needs. Here at Jean's
Restaurant Supply, we can analyze the size, seating capacity, and expectations
of your business, so that we can suggest the proper size ice machine for your
establishment.
Ventilation/Exhaust Hoods:
Keeping clean air filters in your exhaust hoods will keep them working more
efficiently, the motors running cooler and with less stress and strain, therefore
extending the life of the motors and belts. Have your exhaust hood and fresh
air fans checked quarterly for proper operation and belt tension, which allows
for peak performance.
As one of the only privately owned, independent manufacturers of Commercial
Exhaust Hoods in Texas, we, at Jean's Restaurant Supply, are proud to be able
to custom-build and install quality stainless steel exhaust hoods to meet
your restaurant's exact needs and specifications.
Service/Parts:
Here at Jean's Restaurant Supply, our expert, professional, factory-authorized
service staff can help you keep your restaurant equipment in good operational
order by visiting your establishment and making sure any cleaning, maintenance,
filter replacements, etc, are up-to-date and that your equipment is functioning
properly.
Jean's Restaurant Supply service vans have more on-board parts stock than
almost any other restaurant service equipment company in Texas. This saves
you money on return service calls and gets you up-and-running quicker and
with less hassle. Our parts department keeps parts in stock for many popular
brands, and can get parts for most any brand and type of equipment on the
market. We are also here to help those with do-it-yourself questions and to
provide you with answers to any service questions you may have. Feel free
to call Rusty, our Service Manager, for helpful, friendly advice regarding
any of your food service equipment. We are proud to serve the South Texas
region.
Purchasing Restaurant Equipment:
Jean's Restaurant Supply is one of the largest suppliers of restaurant equipment
and supplies with two showroom locations to serve you in Corpus Christi and
McAllen. It is our policy at Jean's Restaurant Supply to have a large inventory
in stock and available for immediate delivery. If we don't have it in stock,
in most cases we can get it in one to two business days. Check out our web
site to shop for equipment or get pricing. But remember, if you are one of
our preferred customers that does "quantity pricing" with us, be
sure to call in for your "special discount pricing." We hope you
have found these tips helpful, and if you have any further questions or comments
feel free to contact Rusty Chapman, Service Manager, at 800-840-3610 during
business hours.
