Why Grocery Stores Need Comprehensive Refrigeration and Preventive HVAC Maintenance

May 26, 2020

Comprehensive refrigeration and preventive HVAC maintenance are vital to keeping your equipment function at its best, saving money on food that spoils early. In Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana we at Market Equipment offer premiere quality preventive and maintenance for your refrigeration and HVAC systems.

We offer a variety of products to help keep your stores up to code and performing at its optimal efficiency. From start, with the install, to continual care, varying departments. We have it all.

Refrigeration Preventive Maintenance

To get the most out of your equipment, make a checklist that you need to perform regularly to ensure it is working optimally. This ensures that it does not break down or is optimizing its function. If you only do emergency service it will cost more and you will not get as long of a “life” out of your machine.

In order to decrease the likelihood of your walk-in cooler dying on you in the middle of a workday and spoiling your inventory, you’ll want to keep up with your checkups. We service all aspects of your refrigeration and HVAC needs.

Evaporators-Coolers

Evaporators and coolers can cause ice accumulation over the evaporator coils which can cause ineffective cooling. Examples of how we clean evaporators for six months we will:

Tighten the connections for the electrical panels.
Making sure your fans are working properly.
Checking the defrosting heaters so they are able to transfer heat to the evaporator coil correctly.
Using a soapy bleach water solution you are able to clean the drain pan and check for proper drainage.
Lastly, you need to use a commercial-grade cleaning foam to clean the evaporator coil surface.

Compressor Units and Condensers

We also service compressors and condenser units for your systems. We wash and clean your units and perform all that your manufacturer requires. Most importantly on all aspects of your unit, we start with a visual inspection. From this, we are able to see if anything besides the routine required by your manufacturer needs to be done.

1. Compressor

Similar to the evaporators and coolers you will need to check wires, fuses, regular cleaning. Tightening connectors and ensuring none of the fuses are blown. Checking to make sure the oil in the compressor hasn’t gotten too cold and thickening which can result in a blown compressor.

2. Condensers

Most importantly keeping a clean work area around the condenser is vital, but no matter how clean your area is you will still need to clean your condensers. To ensure you won’t need to recharge your condenser, which is an expensive repair, regular cleaning is key.

HVAC System Maintenance

Again starting with a visual inspection we will be able to make an estimate of any extra work that your equipment might need to do. It also requires regular cleaning and tune-ups.

We offer assistance with furnace and heating units, air conditioning, rooftop units, make-up systems, ventilation, and exhaust fans as well as chillers. Our technicians are in continual training to make sure to provide the most comprehensive service for you and your machines.

Regular Maintenance

Here at Market Equipment, we offer both emergency and regular maintenance for your equipment and refrigerator. We offer estimates as well as on-site visits. By keeping up with your equipment needs you are extending its life as well as more efficient output from it.

Another reason to perform regular services is to not only prevent breakdowns but also to observe your equipment for any potential problems before they break more than just one part. The most important thing you can do between services is keeping your area clean. We will ensure a complete clean during your check, but the daily cleaning of the area is important.

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Market Equipment Installs Building Manage

May 17, 2020

Market Equipment offers Building Management Systems and Controls for local Northwestern states including Oregon, Idaho, Washington, and Montanna. We strive to not only provide these systems but regularly maintain them as well for our local businesses. We are happy to be your premier choice in commercial refrigeration repair companies near you.

1. Danfoss

Danfoss has been around since 1933 and continues to provide power solutions, cooling and heating services, and silicon power to companies around the world. Their food and beverage industry provides commercial businesses with energy-saving solutions to reduce waste and energy costs.

Danfoss has nearly 30,000 employees and operates in more than 100 countries. Their services help businesses around the world be as cost-effective as possible and we’re here to help your company install and maintain these systems.

2. Honeywell

Honeywell has been at the forefront of innovation for over 100 years. They work in the aerospace industry, the heating and cooling industry, the building technologies industry, and the safety and productivity industry. Their goal is to use their technologies to improve the efficiency of products and processes.

Honeywell’s solutions will help businesses run a leaner operation that reduces downtime and improves performance, saving you both time and money. Many grocery stores and restaurants in the Washington area use Honeywell services for their heating and cooling needs. We offer installation and replacement options and maintenance services to ensure your Honeywell system is always operating at 100%.

3. Carel

Carel is one of the leaders in control technology for HVAC and refrigeration. They strive to work toward saving energy and finding solutions to help reduce energy consumption globally. Carel designs, manufactures, and distributes control and humidification solutions for the residential, industrial, and commercial segments in the HVAC market.

These services help commercial businesses optimize their daily activities, statistics, alerts, and standard reports to help achieve their service, energy, and marketing goals. Carel systems are a great choice for any business owner looking to improve the efficiency of their restaurant or grocery store.

4. Emerson

Emerson is committed to providing innovative, high-quality services to its customers and employees. They work in the control and safety systems, electrical components and lighting, valves, actuators, and regulators industry. They also offer residential solutions such as heating and air conditioning, refrigeration services, and home products.

Emerson’s solutions are designed to give businesses long-term results by providing high-quality services as well as building trusting and lasting relationships with their customers. If you have struggled to make your business more resourceful, perhaps an Emerson system may be the best choice for you. We can install Emerson products and ensure that they live a long and healthy life in your business.

Market Equipment Helps Your Company Become More Efficient

Market Equipment installs BMS and controls from some of the top companies in the world in restaurants, grocery stores, and other commercial businesses in the Washington area. We also offer maintenance services to ensure your systems are always functioning properly. Here are some of the other services we offer:

Preventive maintenance
24/7 Emergency repair service
Bid-Specification
HVAC Services
Design-build services
Refrigeration services
Refrigeration repair
And more

Trying to find the best commercial refrigeration repair companies near you? Find out how Market Equipment can help make your business more efficient and keep you up and running at all times. From refrigeration services such as refrigeration repair or replacement options to commercial design and installations, we will take care of you. Call us today to find out how we can help you.

Helping Restaurants in WA and MT Adjust to Lower Volume and Doing Renovations During COVID-19

May 10, 2020

Navigating a business during these times is hard. The uncertainty of what is going to happen next is unsettling for a lot of business owners. The volume of customers is down which means revenue is down. Our team here at Market Equipment has been working tirelessly to ensure restaurants in the Washington and Montana areas are well prepared to deal with the fallout and challenges during COVID-19 with restaurant renovations and more.

How We Have Helped

COVID-19 has pushed the world into uncharted territory. There is no set-in-stone handbook to follow that will help guide you through a 21st-century global pandemic. And the sad truth of the matter is that most businesses aren’t built to last during months-long lockdowns. Luckily for the restaurant industry, there are ways and ideas to stay afloat.

Transitioning to Takeout

Your restaurant was built with a dining room and a bartop full of patrons in mind. This can make the transition to takeout, delivery, and curbside pickup a difficult one. We have been providing our services to local restaurants in the area to help make that transition easier.

While it may seem like a seamless transition, certain restaurant equipment will need to have improvements and be tweaked to ensure the restaurant is prepared for the transition. Our team has been readily available to any restaurant that may need our assistance.

Regular Maintenance Services

Unfortunately, equipment doesn’t stop needing maintenance during a pandemic. Especially equipment that requires regular maintenance services. Failing to properly maintain equipment, even if it’s not getting that much use, can result in the equipment needing repairs down the line.

Here at Market Equipment, we still provide all of our maintenance services to ensure that your equipment is still functioning properly. We will check to make sure your equipment is running at 100% even if it is getting minimal use. The small amount of usage can actually be harmful to certain equipment, so we will make sure everything is running smoothly.

Restaurant Renovations

We are still offering installation, renovations, and upgrade services to your restaurant during the pandemic. No customers allowed inside of your restaurant is the pits, but it does provide one benefit. It is easier than ever to upgrade old equipment or install new equipment.

Your restaurant won’t need to be closed for long periods of time any longer. Knocking out renovations while customers aren’t around can prepare you for when it’s time to finally open up to the public again. Plus, depending on what is being renovated, you can still offer your takeout and delivery options.

Cities That We Have Helped

It’s no secret that the Washington area has been hit hard by this virus. Restaurants, grocery stores, and every other business have seen a noticeable change in the way that they operate. Market Equipment has worked throughout the area to ensure that every business has the equipment they need to help them deal with the repercussions of COVID-19. We have helped businesses in Spokane WA, Ellensburg WA, Richland WA, Kennewick WA, Pasco WA, Moses Lake WA, Kalispell MT, Great Falls MT, and Missoula MT adjust to lower volume and doing renovations for them during COVID.

We Can Still Help You

Unfortunately, it looks as though we still have a ways to go until things return back to normal in the Washington area. If your restaurant needs assistance with its equipment during this time, we can help. It’s still not too late to try and put your restaurant ahead of the virus. Give our team at Market Equipment a call to find out how we can help you with a project plan and we can also discuss the cost of what you’d like to have done.

Market Equipment Installs Rational Ovens in Idaho, Montana, Washington, and Oregon

May 3, 2020

Owning a business comes with a lot of responsibilities. One of those responsibilities is the maintenance and care you need to take for all your equipment. A rational oven needs to be maintained or installed by a professional, and this is why Market Equipment provides a rational oven service!

If you are in need of ways to help your business produce more food in less time, you should consider the installation of a rational oven. It will save a lot of time and stress for your employees. The staff at Market Equipment is trained and serves the Idaho, Montana, Washington, and Oregon areas.

What Is A Rational Oven

Rational ovens are what is used in grocery stores and restaurants. The large ovens that cook the rotisserie chickens, and all the other hot bar items they sell in stores. They are a way to help make the cooking process easier and quicker for the workers.

These ovens are pretty user friendly and require very little training. For the most part, you just set it and forget it. It is the best way for grocery stores and restaurants to keep up with the amount of food they need to produce.

Cooking With a Rational Oven

These ovens are the ticket for large cooking. Need to feed a thousand people? No problem!

Whether you want to steam some veggies or grill some chicken. This oven will do all the hard work for you.

You manually put in all the specifications you have for the food that you are cooking. After that, the oven pretty much does all the work for you. It keeps track of the temperature and moisture. It takes all the monitoring you normally have to do and does it for you.

Grocery Store Use of a Rational Oven

These days, people are searching for quick easy meals. Even a lot of times, people will do their grocery shopping and stop by the deli for a rotisserie chicken for dinner. The convenience of being able to just come by and get a ready-to-eat meal is what people are looking for.

The grocery store can load a rational oven with several different kinds of food. It can cook vegetables on one tray, chicken on another, and potatoes on the next. With the settings you are able to choose, you don’t have to worry about overcooking your food. Everything will be cooked to the temperature you set.

Restaurant Use

There is such a demand in restaurants to have food ready at certain times. The awesome thing about these ovens is that you can set it to cook at night. Those long cooking items can be cooked overnight and perfectly ready for when you come in the next day.

Lunch and dinner are very busy times for restaurants. With a rational oven, you can have everything set for certain times. Multiples of the same item can be ready and plated at just the right times.

This is a good way to cut down on the amount of equipment that you need in your business also. The oven allows you to cook multiple varieties of food all in one place. There will be no need for all the extra things. It can also lower the amount of staff needed at one given time.

Contact Us Today

Market Equipment serves Idaho, Montana, Washington, and Oregon areas. Our staff stays up to date with all training to ensure you get the best rational oven service possible. Give us a call today to get your oven installed or maintained. We can also help with other oven repairs and walk you through troubleshooting any issues you may be having.

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