Episode 334. 10-Point Rack Preventative Maintenance Checklist

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In this episode, I’m sharing a 10-point preventative maintenance checklist for supermarket refrigeration systems. Having a comprehensive maintenance checklist is so important and will greatly speed up your efficiency on service calls. This list covers everything from visual inspections, to checking compressor health, verifying electrical components, and ensuring proper refrigerant circuits. Having this standard go-to checklist will help technicians elevate their troubleshooting ability, improve the longevity and efficiency of the refrigeration systems you’re working on, and enhance your professional reputation.

In this episode, we cover:

-Importance of preventative maintenance

-Visual inspection essentials

-Compressor health check

-Electrical components and safety

-Refrigerant circuit checks

-Condenser and evaporator maintenance

-Identifying frosting issues in refrigeration systems

-Using trend graphs for maintenance insights

-Importance of oil management

-Defrost schedule and alarm verification

-Documenting and baseline settings

Helpful Links & Resources:

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Episode 213. Supermarket Refrigeration Preventative Maintenance with Andrew Freeburg

Episode 70. Building Your Refrigeration Maintenance and Service Checklist