byAlma Abell

Running a business can incur a lot of unexpected expenses and whenever a business owner can make repairs instead of replacements they have a better chance of managing their budgets. This can be especially important when the business needs commercial refrigeration repair in Kansas City. Unlike residential refrigeration and freezer units the typical commercial systems are large and often under greater stress. While both have to run on a twenty four hour basis, the commercial units must maintain a specific temperature setting even when the system sees a lot of traffic and the doors are constantly open.

Commercial refrigeration and freezer units can be rather expensive to have installed which is why maintenance and repair are generally your best option. Routine maintenance can not only keep the system running longer, but it can also keep it more efficient. For example, simply keeping the refrigerant level properly charged will allow the unit to cool more efficiently without extra wear and tear on the compressor. When the compressor is running properly it cuts down on the excess heat in and around the condensing unit itself which helps the refrigeration system release the heat trapped in the refrigerant. If this doesn’t make sense to you think of it this way. The refrigerant is cycled through the whole system. During this cycle it traps heat in an evaporator coil and carries it outside to be released into the atmosphere. With excess heat already in the area the heat trapped in the refrigerant may not release properly.

There are many devices that make use of commercial refrigeration repair in Kansas City. These vary in type from small commercial freezer systems to large walk in refrigerators like the ones used in your favorite restaurant. Commercial refrigeration systems can include warehouse scale units and huge freezer systems used for food storage or small transportation based refrigeration systems that cover a variety of purposes. Refrigeration systems can be used in manufacturing processes for cooling purposes and medical laboratories for long term storage facilities. If your business uses a refrigeration system don’t rely on just any old contractor, make sure to find the best for your environment. Refrigeration contractors such as Ross Mechanical Inc. have been repairing commercial systems for a while now and can quickly fix your problem or maintain your system.