Equipment Repairs
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August 01, 2022
During the summer, school cafeterias finally have the downtime to check in on their kitchen equipment and perform maintenance as needed. No students are around, which makes this period of time lower risk, with minimal work interruptions while technicians are fixing broken units or ordering replacement parts. This means that planning professional preventative maintenance prior to the start of the school year is the smartest decision for. . .
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February 05, 2018
If your commercial kitchen has an ice machine, chances are, you’ve had some problems with it. Ice machines are particularly prone to issues because their need for a constant supply of water means they must be built as open systems. The water that flows through the machine can cause a number of problems. In particular, the water may not flow properly or may cause deposits to form throughout the machine’s mechanisms. Below, you’ll find a list of some of the most common ice machine faults and tips on. . .
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December 18, 2017
As 2017 draws to a close, we’re proud to look back at the year we’ve had. This year, we’ve serviced thousands of commercial kitchens, introduced TAP!, which makes getting the OEM parts you need as simple as sending a text, and maintained our commitment to providing each customer with the best possible experience. As the new year approaches, we’d like to share some of our tips with you to make managing your commercial kitchen just a little easier in the coming year.
- Plan now. . .
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September 08, 2017
In large commercial kitchens, it often seems that something is always breaking. Below, you’ll find a list of some of the biggest problems with service equipment and, most importantly, how to avoid them.
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September 07, 2017
Perhaps it’s the close working conditions or the long hours that tend to come with working in the industry, but everyone who has worked in a kitchen knows that myths are quickly born and propagated in commercial kitchens. Some of these myths, like a chef’s insistence that a ghost lives in the walk-in cooler, are simply entertaining and slightly spooky. Other myths, however, can harm the running of your kitchen. When it comes to service repairs, we’ve taken a few of the popular myths and debunked. . .
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August 23, 2017
As temperatures climb outside, they can climb inside your walk-in refrigerators and freezers as well. Preventing this climb in temperatures is a vital part of keeping the food your kitchen serves safe. The best way to do this is to have the machinery frequently tuned-up. Our experts at CPS can make sure your walk-ins are ready to handle the heat.
- Make sure your evaporator fan coils and blades are routinely cleaned.
This needs to be done at least once a quarter, but an extra cleaning. . .
- Make sure your evaporator fan coils and blades are routinely cleaned.
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June 28, 2017
The hospitality industry is highly competitive and commercial kitchens generally run on thin margins. As such, the operations require effective management to maximize profitability. Prioritizing specific aspects of kitchen management has the capacity to boost the bottom line.
Some of the key areas that require careful handling include staff workflow, menus, inventory procedures and efficient use of equipment. When it comes to efficient equipment, no one is better equipped to service. . .
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December 19, 2016
The food service industry is a great assembly line with cooks, managers, waiting staff and one of the most overlooked aspects—the equipment. It would pretty much be impossible to have a functioning kitchen with broken and faulty equipment.
Historically, from dining halls to high-class restaurants, ovens and other appliances worked until they didn’t. That meant, that once the piece was purchased, it was left alone to perform its function until no repairs could save it.
There is a new. . .
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November 15, 2016
In the food service industry, if the kitchen is not operating correctly, the whole place slows down. A lot of the times, restaurant and bar owners aren’t aware of the improvements that could be made that would have a big effect on the overall performance of the operation.
If you have a commercial kitchen, the first thing you need to do is an evaluation. Start with your microwave and other small appliances. Are they running correctly? Would it be beneficial to your operation if the microwave. . .
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December 07, 2015
The cleanliness of your oven can make a difference in how your food will taste. Here's how to safely & effectively clean your commercial oven.
Cleaning your commercial oven is no walk in the park, but there's no other option when it comes to quality assurance, great tasting food, and avoiding unnecessary commercial kitchen repairs. If you have a large lineup of ovens you may want to do each step in a row to save time. While this process is time consuming, the result is well worth. . .