Maintenance Tips for Maximising Cold Room Performance

If you have a cold room for your business, chances are you rely fairly heavily on it performing as it should, keeping your stock at the temperature needed. But cold rooms don’t maintain themselves, and there are a few tips and tricks you should complete to ensure that your cold room is performing at its best.

Cold rooms are incredibly handy across a range of industries, from food and hospitality, where they are used to store food safely, to the pharmaceutical industry and biotechnology and life sciences, where they store temperature-sensitive medications or biological samples.

Should a cold room fail and start warming up, it could have serious consequences for your business, which is why cold storage maintenance is critical.

At Cool-Tec, we offer a cold room maintenance service that will give you confidence that your products are being stored as they should be. With over 40 years of experience in the industry, we are a leading cold room company providing up-to-date knowledge and a high-quality service.

In this blog, we share some tips that you can use to maintain your cold room to maximise its performance.

Regular Temperature Checks

The first step in cold room maintenance is to ensure it is maintaining the required temperature. For this, you need to monitor the temperature regularly.

Use a reliable thermometer within the cold room and note the temperature frequently. While the product requirements will vary, usually a cold room is recommended to be kept between 0° and 5°.

Monitoring the temperatures will allow you to spot any drops or spikes so that you can react and get the problem fixed. Should you find that the temperature is increasing, you should contact Cool-Tec, and we will send one of our engineers to your site to discover and fix the issue as soon as possible.

Check Seals and Insulation

Seals and insulation are key to keeping the core temperature of a cold room consistent. If there is damage to these elements, the cold air can escape, and warm air can enter, raising the temperature of the room.

Frequently inspect the seals around the doors and windows for signs of damage. Be sure to replace any seals that are damaged as soon as you can to minimise the effects of air escaping.

Clean Condenser Coils

Cleaning condenser coils prevents dust and debris from gathering, which can reduce the efficiency of your cold room.

Use a soft brush or vacuum to clean this element and ensure optimal heat transfer and cooling.

Monitor Airflow

Cold rooms work on airflow. Therefore, you need to ensure proper airflow, without obstruction to maintain the performance of the room.

Blocked vents to make sure the air is reaching the room without a problem, and then check that the shelves aren’t overcrowded with products so that you know the products are receiving the cool air to keep them at the right temperature.

Inspect Door Hinges and Latches

Hinges need to be lubricated and latches functioning correctly to reduce air leaks and minimise energy consumption.

Make sure that any seals are tight and secure.

Maintain Proper Humidity Levels

Cold rooms aren’t just about maintaining temperature but also ensuring your products are kept in the humidity right.

Use a hygrometer to monitor humidity and consider installing a dehumidifier if necessary to prevent condensation and mould growth.

Keep Records

It is a good idea to keep a record of temperatures, humidity levels and services and repairs.

Records will help identify trends, track performance, and assist troubleshooting when needed.

Regular Maintenance by Professionals

Annual services by accredited professionals should be arranged as they can complete a more thorough inspection and carry out technical checks to maximise your cold room performance.

Technicians will be able to perform any necessary maintenance, repairs or adjustments, leaving you with peace of mind that your products are being stored exactly as they should be, staying fresh, meeting compliance requirements and preserving their quality.

Cool-Tec offers a full turnkey service for your cold room across the UK. Our highly trained technicians have experience working within a variety of industries, so bring a wealth of knowledge to your cold room service. This means we will work hard to ensure your cold room meets the exact needs of your business so you can trade without a problem.

Our services include thorough inspections and testing of all aspects of a cold room and a diagnosis where problems are found. Where possible, our engineers will fix the issue there and then. However, where this is not possible, they will communicate this with you and set out a plan of action and timeline so you can plan around the issue and repair and reduce the impact on your business.

Additionally, our emergency call-out team are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so should you incur an emergency, we can help you, no matter what time or day.

We are also able to complete F-Gas checks, ensuring that your refrigeration equipment is compliant with the European Union’s regulations.

Book a cold room service with our experts today by calling 0800 0189941 or emailing us at [email protected]. Or get in touch with our specialists to speak about your cold room project.