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.

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.

New Grocery Refrigeration Services in Great Falls, MT

April 26, 2020

Have you been searching for grocery repair near you or a repair in your area? Market Equipment is happy to offer new commercial grocery refrigeration services in Great Falls, MT. We’re happy to have started supporting local stores in the area starting in September of 2019. The team has done a great job of staying on top of refrigeration maintenance and repair so our customers can serve their shoppers.

1. Super 1 Foods

Super 1 Foods has built a reputation for selling fresh and delicious produce at a low price. They have 20 locations in the Inland Northwest area including one in Great Falls, MT. They offer helpful services such as curbside pickup, online shopping, grocery delivery, and more.

Their goal is to help make sure the people of Great Falls always have access to always-fresh products. Our goal is to help make sure their equipment allows them to meet their standards of freshness.

2. Town Pump

Town Pump is a privately held Montana owned business with one of their many convenience stores in the state located in Great Falls. They have been in operation since 1953 and provide excellent customer service and hospitality. Their companies’ convenience stores offer a wide range of products that are great for any road trip, snack, or meal. Our refrigeration services help them keep their refreshments fresh, cold, and refreshing.

3. Winco

Winco has 127 employee-owned stores across the west-coast with several other locations in Texas and Oklahoma. The grocery store chain officially moved into Montana in early March of 2019 with two locations in Billings and Helena. Shoppers quickly filed in to take advantage of the signature low prices and great products. Winco is dedicated to providing its customers with fresh produce. They also offer weekly coupons. We make sure that their refrigeration units allow them to keep their produce fresh as well as their milk, eggs, dairy, and meat. Wino is planning on further expansion into Montana and we look forward to helping them keep their products fresh.

4. IGA

IGA has two stores in Great Falls and offers a wide range of products that can help you cook a delicious meal, meal plan, or cater! They also offer delivery services every day of the week outside of Sunday. They send out a weekly ad so customers have the opportunity to get a discount on their already low prices. We help with IGA’s refrigeration service needs to ensure you go home with fresh products.

Contact us For Commercial Refrigeration Services

If you are a grocery store looking for a trustworthy and experienced company with commercial refrigeration service, we can help. Market Equipment has been working with grocery stores in the Northwest since the early 60s. We look forward to working with you!

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Commercial Refrigeration Repair and Service in Yakima, WA

February 15, 2020

Have you been searching for commercial refrigeration repair near me? Market Equipment is happy to announce we are offering our commercial refrigeration repair service and maintenance in Yakima, WA. As of March 2018, our team is handling the management for several of our important customers.

We are proud to offer our commercial refrigerator and freezer repair services and maintenance to:

1. Yoke’s Fresh Market

Yoke’s Fresh Market has been around since 1946 and has always been passionate about keeping its customer’s needs as a top priority. Today, the company is managed by John Bole who continues to lead the charge in developing innovative ways to serve their customers.

One of the ways that we are helping them is to provide ongoing preventative maintenance services to their refrigeration equipment. Yoke’s is committed to offering fresh food to its shoppers. In addition, they provide on-line shopping and same-day pickup, and it’s more important than ever that their market equipment is up to speed.

2. Fred Meyers

Fred Meyers has been serving its customers since 1931 and prides itself on being one of the first grocery stores to create a one-stop-shopping experience. They combined grocery, drugstore, bank, jewelry, and much more into their stores to provide customers great service.

As leaders in the industry, they have continued to stay on top of their customers’ needs by providing them top-quality food. One of the ways Market Equipment has been able to help them is by providing our expertise in the grocery industry. We can assist companies with the deli, bakery, frozen, and fresh sections.

3. Rosauers

Rosauers was founded in 1934 by M. Merton Rosauer in Spokane, WA. There are 22 stores across Spokane, WA and surrounding areas that offer fresh produce, meats, bakery items, floral bouquets, and more. They pride themselves in offering high-quality products and the best selection of wine to all of their shoppers.

We are happy to help Rosauers provide their customers with the best shopping experience by keeping their commercial refrigerators maintained.

4. Leprekon

We’re proud to help out a new grocer in the Tri-Cities area. Leprekon’s owners are excited to open a new location near Prosser. Their new store will have produce, bakery, deli, pharmacy, and meat shop. Our team is happy to help them install their refrigeration equipment and make the project a success.

Here at Market Equipment, we’re always happy to help out local grocery stores and larger brands to serve the community. Once Leprekon is up and running, we’ll be handling their ongoing maintenance to make sure they are able to meet their customers’ needs.

Call Today For Commercial Refrigeration Services

If you are a grocery store that needs a representative to help you purchase new equipment and maintain the refrigerators you already have, call Market Equipment today. Moreover, if you’ve been searching the web for commercial refrigeration repair near me, you can stop searching! Our representatives will provide you a manager that will make sure you can keep your fresh foods fresh as well as stock your deli county and bakery with much-needed equipment. Call now so we can get started on your requests.

Why Grocery Stores Need Comprehensive Refrigeration and Preventive HVAC Maintenance