Craft Group

Your walk-in cooler condensing unit needs attention throughout the year, but the care changes depending on the season. Spring has its own issues. Summer brings heat stress. Fall and winter throw different curveballs your way. Skip this maintenance, and you're looking at breakdowns when you can least afford them. The upside? Regular upkeep keeps everything running smoothly without drama. Spring: Getting Ready After Winter Winter does a number on equipment. Dust settles everywhere. Moisture creeps in. When spring rolls around, your first move should be cleaning those coils on your unit. Dirt clogs up airflow and makes the system strain harder than it needs to. Use a soft brush or grab some compressed air to get them clean. While you're at it, oil the fan motors and bearings. These parts are spinning all the time, so they need lubrication to keep from seizing up. Don't skip checking your refrigerant levels either. If they're low, your cooling drops and energy costs spike....