The last thing you need is to have an interruption to your business caused by equipment failure, especially when storing food. If you’ve noticed that your walk-in cooler is making loud noises, there could be several reasons this is happening. Some of these may warrant reaching out to a professional for walk in cooler repair, others may not.
Are The Noises My Walk In Cooler is Making Bad?
Not all noises coming from your walk-in cooler are something to be alarmed about. For example, you may hear hissing or gurgling noises coming from your refrigeration system. This is caused by the compressor moving refrigerant through the coils. This is perfectly normal to hear and will amplify as the walk-in cooler ages.
Rattling and rumbling may also occur, which can indicate that you have a faulty drain pan. Luckily, this component may just need to be tightened with a screwdriver to stop the rattling.
What Walk In Cooler Noises Should I Be Concerned About?
Whirring Or Buzzing From The Back Of The Walk in Cooler
There are a number of loud or strange noises that your cooler can make that are cause for alarm. For example, if you hear a loud whirring or buzzing sound coming from the back of the cooler, your fan may be damaged or clogged. To prevent this, we recommend that every six months, you take the time to inspect for obstructions and remove them from behind the cooler. You can automate this and the rest of your walk in cooler maintenance, by starting a scheduled maintenance plan with Ventec, so you do not have to worry about your equipment malfunctioning as long as we are keeping a scheduled eye on it.
Constant Buzzing From Somewhere Else On The Cooler
On the other hand, if the buzzing sound is constant but not coming from the back of the cooler, it could indicate an issue with your evaporator fan motor. As time goes on, this piece can start to separate from the mounting bracket, which creates this buzzing noise. When this part begins to separate, it can prevent your cooler from cycling through the refrigeration process correctly.
This will lead to the ice inside of the cooler freezing. Your walk-in cooler will require a replacement motor as soon as possible.
What do I Do If My Walk in Cooler is Making Noise?
While you may think you can try walk in cooler repair on your own, and you may succeed, it may take up valuable time that you don’t have. If there are issues with your walk-in cooler, the last thing you want to do is wait until it breaks down and leads to spoiled food and lost product. Additionally, if you are not familiar enough with all the components of your walk in cooler, there is the chance you could damage it further.
We recommend working with the team at VENTEC Refrigeration which specializes in walk in cooler repair. Our team of refrigeration experts has the proper equipment, training, and experience needed to examine the unit for temperature fluctuations and ice accumulation. We will be able to efficiently diagnose the issue and provide you with the proper solution.
