Maintaining Your True Refrigeration Equipment

Completing regular maintenance and cleaning tasks can significantly increase the lifespan of your True refrigeration unit. To help ensure you are getting the most out of your investment, our experts recommend that you incorporate tasks such as condenser cleaning and gasket maintenance into your regular routine.

Below, we've broken down some of the most important maintenance, care, and cleaning procedures.

For simplicity's sake, the featured videos focus on reach-in refrigeration units, but much of this information can be applied to other forms of refrigeration equipment. For unit specific maintenance instructions, visit the True Manufacturing Resource Library and Media Center.

Cleaning the Condenser Coil

Your condenser coil needs to be cleaned regularly - otherwise you are risking not only product loss (through ineffective performance) and higher energy bills, but also loss of warranty coverage. If a refrigeration part is found to have failed because of a dirty condenser, it may not be covered under your warranty.

The video below illustrates the cleaning process (it's simple and fast!) so you'll know exactly what to do. If you need a cleaning solution, try the Cobra coil cleaner!

Condenser Cleaning Video

Gasket Maintenance

Gaskets create the air-tight seal between the door and the rest of the fridge to make sure your cold air stays where it's supposed to. Cleaning the gaskets helps to ensure they are still sealing correctly and gets rid of problematic substances like mold or mildew. It's also an opportunity for you to check to see if the gasket is damaged and needs to be replaced.

Gasket Care Video

Rust Prevention

Make sure you are properly cleaning your stainless steel surfaces. If you use the incorrect tools or cleaning solutions, corrosion can start to weaken the construction of your equipment, thereby shortening its lifespan.

Use Non-Abrasive Products

One of the easiest ways to prevent corrosion is to use non-abrasive cleaning implements like a soft cloth. These won't scratch and erode your stainless steel surfaces.

Use Non-Chloride Cleaners

Cleaning solutions with chlorides can damage your stainless steel. You should also make sure to wipe off any cleaning solution you use as quickly as possible - don't let it sit there on your equipment.

Brite Shine is a great option that polishes as well as cleans your stainless steel - try it today!

Clean Equipment Regularly

Even if you are using the right kinds of cleaning tools and solutions, if you wait too long between cleanings you still risk damaging your stainless steel. Deposits left by hard water and certain foods can cause rust.

Miscellaneous Checks

Another good way to increase the lifespan of your unit is to tackle problems before they become serious. Incorporating processes like temperature checks (to ensure your unit is holding the correct temperature) and quarterly service visits to check for loose parts can help you or your service technicians identify and resolve possible issues.

Start developing your Care and Maintenance Routine today to get the most out of your True unit!