BACK Top 5 Reasons for Freezer Preventive Maintenance AFE Team • August 4, 2020 Home Blog Top 5 Reasons for Freezer Preventive Maintenance An AFE service technician performs freezer preventive maintenance by inspecting a Gearmotor, bearing, sprocket alignment, and shaft inspection. We all know the benefits of preventive maintenance and its role in preventing or limiting potential future issues or breakdowns. Simpler, less involved tasks that are completed today can help avoid complex, more expensive tasks in the future. Proper maintenance will increase equipment reliability, reduce unscheduled downtime, loss of production, and other associated costs for emergency repairs. Simply stated, your company can establish a more effective method of managing maintenance within your facility. An AFE Service Contract is an effective maintenance plan that can offer your food processing operation the following benefits: Maintain Operation Readiness Less Equipment Failure Maintain Personnel and Equipment Safety Continued Freezing Consistency of Your Products(s) Maximize Hygiene Control with Systems Having CIP and Other Cleaning Functions Today, let’s explore the first benefit of having an AFE Service Contract. Maintain Better Overall Operational Readiness An AFE service technician changes a drum drive in a spiral freezer. By utilizing AFE’s highly skilled craftsmen and staff you are assured to have the best of the best maintaining your freezing solution and auxiliary components. A proactive approach helps you save money and avoid downtime. AFE knows what components are utilized in your freezer and how to properly maintain or replace these items. Equipment knowledge is crucial to a properly functioning industrial freezer. An industrial freezer can be a complex piece of equipment and having someone without the proper skill sets to maintain your equipment can be costly. Stringent Standards AFE knows you face strict process and safety regulations and AFE understands that if equipment reliability and hygiene fail, it means product recalls and/or not meeting your customer’s expectations of delivering the best product in a timely manner. Consider an AFE Preventive Maintenance plan and know that when it comes to blast freezers, IFQ tunnel freezers, spiral freezers, industrial freezers, and shakers, AFE places service as a No. 1 priority. AFE Service works with you to establish an action plan that can bolster the longevity of your freezers and establish a proactive approach to business operations. That’s where AFE Preventive Maintenance comes into play. As part of your preventive industrial freezer maintenance, we provide a machine inspection and report, specific to your equipment. Our maintenance technicians can conduct convenient, full-service inspections at your facility. Contact us today! Enjoyed? Share It! Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Copy URL Recent blog posts More AFE Team • February 21, 2017 AFE: The Hottest Thing in Keeping Cool! AFE: The Hottest Thing in Keeping Cool! It seems that so many manufacturers seem to treat industrial freezers like a one size fits all product. When it comes to commercial food […] More AFE Team • November 30, 2021 Ready for International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) 2022 Advanced Food Equipment is excited to join the more than 1,000 exhibitors from all over the globe who will exhibit at IPPE 2022 Jan. 25-27 in the Georgia World Congress […] More AFE Team • March 31, 2024 The Importance of Temperature Control When Processing Vegetables Have you ever wondered why temperature control matters when it comes to preserving the freshness of vegetables for the market? If you are involved in commercial food production, that’s a very important consideration. Maintaining precise temperatures during vegetable processing is crucial for preserving product quality and extending shelf life. Temperature fluctuations during the process can accelerate decay, leading to loss of quality and nutrients. Related blog posts More AFE Team • February 21, 2018 Blueberries: A True Superfood Blueberries are a fast-growing product in high demand. From bakeries to your local supermarket, frozen blueberries have endless potential. They are often eaten fresh, frozen or juiced and also used […] More AFE Team • July 6, 2018 The Importance of Maintenance The status of your freezing and cooling equipment is important to us long after it reaches your business. If you read our article “AFE Approach”, then you already know that we pride […] More AFE Team • January 8, 2024 Playing it Cool: Freezer Maintenance Strategies and Why They Matter Anyone who works in a field that utilizes an industrial freezing system understands the critical importance of maintaining optimal performance and ensuring food safety while keeping production running smoothly for […] Subscribe to our newsletter Subscribe to learn about new product features, the latest in technology, solutions, and updates. Enter your email(Required)