Generally, the accumulation of ice is the most common problem you will encounter with your walk in cooler. You should be able to do your own diagnosing, before making your service call. Most walk in coolers are very hard to work on, so it is best to leave it to the professionals. The following is a list of a few things to check if your cooler starts to freeze up.
Doors
The first thing to check if you detect ice is the gaskets that seal the doors of your cooler. You can open and close the doors numerous times to ensure that they are sealing properly. If you detect they are not sealing, you will need to tighten the door latches because they keep pressure on the seals. Keeping the doors closed as much as possible will also help with your freezing problems. If the cooler has to remain open for stocking, you should install a heavy duty plastic curtain to keep the freezing to the minimum.
Relief Air Vent
The next thing to check is the release air vent to see if it is icing over. Usually if you find your cooler doors too hard to open, a faulty release air may be the cause. You need to ensure that your vent release has power going to it before moving on to other causes for freezing issues. Any repairs done to the relief air vent should be done by a licensed professional.
Evaporator Coil
The dirt that settles on the evaporator coil should be vacuumed off periodically to prevent freezing of your cooler. The evaporator drain should also be checked to ensure that the water is going away from the cooler and being allowed to build up inside. Checking the pipes for leaks is also a very important way to detect problems early. You should replace your leaking pipes will copper or other non-corrosive metals rather than PVC which is very prone to leaks.
Be sure to check around when trying to find someone to repair walk in cooler panels. You need to make sure that the person you hire has experience in the refrigeration industry. This will ensure that the necessary repairs are performed properly the first time.
Turn Key Systems has experienced professionals capable of providing reliable repair services for your walk in cooler panels.
