Winter Preventive Maintenance Checklist for Portland-Area Restaurants

Winter puts quiet stress on commercial kitchen equipment. A one-hour preventive check now beats a breakdown during the holiday rush. Here is what our technicians look at — and what your team can watch between visits:

1. Door gaskets and seals: walk-ins and reach-ins should seal tight all the way around. Torn or loose gaskets make compressors work overtime.
2. Condenser coils: dust and grease on coils are the most common cause of refrigeration running warm. Keep them clean and the area around units clear.
3. Ice machines: descale and sanitize on schedule, and check the water filter. Scale buildup is the top cause of slow ice production.
4. Temperatures: log walk-in and reach-in temperatures daily. A slow upward drift is an early warning — call before it becomes spoiled product.
5. Drain lines: clear drain lines on refrigeration and ice equipment to prevent leaks and ice buildup.
6. Filters and belts: cooking equipment and HVAC filters load up faster in winter when doors stay closed.

Rox Services offers preventive maintenance agreements for restaurants and commercial kitchens across the Portland metro area — and agreements over $749.99 waive the service fee. To schedule a winter check, call dispatch at (503) 509-2026.

To schedule service, call dispatch at (503) 509-2026 or visit our Contact page, or see our Connect page.

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