Investing in Your Commercial Kitchen Appliances: How To Get the Best ROI

Owning quality kitchen appliances is essential for a restaurant or commercial kitchen. The appliances alone cost tens of thousands of dollars, and like all other appliances you own or use, they don't appreciate in value over time. How, then, can you expect to get a ROI, or return on your investment, for your commercial kitchen appliances?

It all lies in getting as much useful life out of your appliances as possible while maintaining their value. If you can own and use the same range, for example, for 15 years as opposed to six or seven, you prolong the use of your appliance and put off the expense of buying a new one. This saves your company money.

However, it's equally important to make sure an older appliance is stable and safe to operate, which means investing time and money into repairs and appliance inspections are to be expected.

Here, you'll explore some of the ways you can get the best ROI for your appliances so your industrial kitchen is efficient and safe to operate and you can focus more on providing quality fare to your patrons.

Invest in a Regular Appliance Service and Maintenance Plan

When was the last time you had your dishwasher inspected for quality and function? Is your range cooking evenly and using the proper amount of energy to operate? Is your refrigeration system evenly cooling and freezing produce? Is your ice machine clean?

If you're only having your HVAC specialist service your establishment when an appliance has broken down or needs a replacement part, you're behind! Refrigerated equipment needs regular service and maintenance plans.

Every commercial kitchen appliance has to be serviced in its own time frame. Some appliances require an inspection every once a quarter, while others can wait a full year to get serviced. As a general rule, ask your appliance servicer their professional opinion.

Inspect the following quarterly:

• Door gaskets and seals
• Filters and screens
• Gas lines
• Burners and electrical connectors
• Water filtration
• Fans and blowers

The goals of regular service and maintenance of your industrial kitchen appliances are prevention of unseen wear and tear and promotion of a healthier, safer, and more efficient workspace for employees. The money you spend on keeping your appliances in top form results in a longer lifespan and greater resale value when you decide to upgrade your appliances in the future, which equals a stronger ROI for you.

Invest in Only OEM Parts for Your Appliances

The difference between OEM and aftermarket parts is that OEM parts are created by the original manufacturer of the appliances themselves and aftermarket parts are not, but are generic alternatives that cost less but may perform differently as well. We have access to OEM parts to keep your appliances in top form at any age or stage of use.

OEM parts are more reliable than aftermarket counterparts because the parts themselves are designed to fit the specific appliances they're intended for. Quality is unmatched and the longevity of these parts are more guaranteed than aftermarket parts. Generic parts may cost less, but come with less reliability, costing you money in the long run and potentially breaking your equipment in the process. Also, if your equipment is under warranty, if you choose to install a generic replacement part, in most cases, this voids the manufactures warranty.

Your kitchen should serve you and your staff reliably and safely for years with the right service and maintenance, allowing you to save money on operation costs and replacement equipment over time. Allow our factory-trained technicians at Hawkins Commercial Appliance to keep your appliances in top condition and give you the best ROI for your investment. Call us to create a service and maintenance plan or to complete an appliance repair today.