{"id":1378,"date":"2023-08-07T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-07T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/?p=1378"},"modified":"2023-08-06T22:49:58","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T02:49:58","slug":"why-is-my-commercial-walk-in-cooler-not-cooling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/commercial-refrigeration\/why-is-my-commercial-walk-in-cooler-not-cooling\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is My Commercial Walk-In Cooler Not Cooling?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Why-Is-My-Commercial-Walk-In-Cooler-Not-Cooling.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Why-Is-My-Commercial-Walk-In-Cooler-Not-Cooling-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"person-selecting-wine-from-a-commercial-cooler\" class=\"wp-image-1379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Why-Is-My-Commercial-Walk-In-Cooler-Not-Cooling-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Why-Is-My-Commercial-Walk-In-Cooler-Not-Cooling-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Why-Is-My-Commercial-Walk-In-Cooler-Not-Cooling.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A commercial walk-in cooler is an absolutely critical part of many businesses. Not only does it make things more appealing, but it also ensures health and safety by keeping foods and beverages at a temperature that prevents bacterial growth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some medical or laboratory settings, a cooler preserves the integrity of medications, vaccines, or samples. Regardless of the type of business using commercial coolers, the one thing nobody wants is a cooler that isn\u2019t cooling. If your commercial walk-in cooler isn\u2019t staying cold enough, it needs to be addressed immediately. Here\u2019s what you should know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2>Things to Check Yourself<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While many commercial cooler problems do require professional repairs, there are a few things you can do before calling a technician. In some cases, there\u2019s an issue you can resolve yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>The Power Supply:<\/strong> Has the unit been turned off or unplugged or did it trip the circuit breaker?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>The Thermostat:<\/strong> Was the thermostat inadvertently adjusted, perhaps by an accidental elbow or a stack of products bumping into it?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>The Door Gaskets:<\/strong> Is there something preventing the doors from closing fully? Something caught in the gaskets can stop them from properly sealing and may be easily cleaned or removed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>The Product:<\/strong> If the cooler has been overstocked with warm items, it will struggle to bring everything down to a cool temperature at once. The cooler will function best when stocked, not overstocked, with items that are evenly distributed throughout the space.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>The Vents:<\/strong> Has something been placed in front of the vents? There must be enough airflow in that area, or the cooler will not be able to discharge excess heat.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>Things that Require Professional Repairs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve checked for basic issues that you can address yourself, it\u2019s time to call in a technician who can diagnose and repair any issue your commercial cooler might be experiencing. There are a variety of problems that could be causing a lack of cooling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>The Doors:<\/strong> While keeping gaskets clean and clear of debris is helpful, if a gasket is torn or has become brittle from age, or if a hinge is bent or misaligned, your technician can repair or replace it.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>The Condenser Coils: <\/strong>Clogs or dirt in this area can interfere with cooling. Cleaning this portion of your cooler requires some know-how and specific tools, but it is a straightforward job that won\u2019t take long.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>The Compressor or Relay: <\/strong>Replacing the compressor is a costly repair, but if it\u2019s not operating, there\u2019s a chance it\u2019s just the relay that has failed, and the compressor is not getting the signal to come on.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>The Fans or Motors:<\/strong> Both the condenser and evaporator have fans with motors that operate them. An obstruction could be preventing a fan from turning, a fan blade could be broken or out of position, a motor could have burned out, or an electrical connection between the fan and the motor could have come disconnected.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions or concerns about <a href=\"\/commercial\/commercial-refrigeration\/coolers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">walk-in coolers in Joliet, IL<\/a>, don\u2019t hesitate to reach out. Our team is happy to help you troubleshoot or to schedule maintenance or repair.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"\/contact\/send-message\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Call J&amp;A today<\/strong><\/a><strong>, Sleep-tight tonight!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your commercial walk-in cooler isn\u2019t staying cold enough, it needs to be addressed immediately. 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