SPARES & ACCESSORIES
Optimising refrigeration and HVAC performance
Spare parts and accessories are essential for maintaining effi ciency and reliability in commercial refrigeration and HVAC systems. Dave Barber, Refrigeration Team Manager at Parts Town UK, highlights their role in reducing downtime, extending equipment life, and ensuring cost-eff ective operation.
I Dave Barber
n busy foodservice environments, refrigeration and HVAC equipment control more than just comfort; they are critical to ensuring food safety, product quality and peak operational
continuity. For refrigeration engineers who regularly maintain and service this equipment, the reliability and accessibility of parts are among the most important aspects for quick repair times and maximising equipment uptime. Working closely with service engineers and refrigeration equipment manufacturers in the industry, we have seen fi rsthand how the industry is changing and how parts and accessories have a major impact on equipment performance and foodservice operations.
Component failure Businesses in the foodservice industry rely on a range of equipment running smoothly every day, from early in the morning to late at night, to fulfi l their busy foodservice operations. This includes everything from walk-in chillers and undercounter units to commercial fridges and air conditioning units. Most of the time, equipment failure can be attributed to minor issues, such as a defective door gasket, sensors giving
inaccurate readings, or a fan motor nearing the end of its life cycle.
These minor issues can create a chain reaction, ultimately leading to more signifi cant equipment failure issues, such as a defective gasket compromising food quality and safety, or a worn-out evaporator fan resulting in coil icing. Thus, turning a service call into a bigger repair job.
First time fi x rates The busy refrigeration season means that service technicians often operate under time pressures. Businesses need fast solutions to ensure uninterrupted operations. This means showing up with the right parts to quickly fi x equipment, avoiding workarounds, and reducing the need for costly return visits.
Improving fi rst-time fi x rates becomes a priority for service companies to ensure effi ciency, customer satisfaction and cost control. Parts availability and accessibility are the key to improving fi rst-time fi x rates. There are several ways service engineers can ensure they have the parts needed, whether it’s stocking standard replacement parts in their van or fi nding a reliable spare parts distributor with high stock availability and quick lead times.
Preventative maintenance Regularly scheduled preventative maintenance decreases equipment downtime and protects goods. Relating to component failures, checking worn items, replacing ageing components, and fl agging minor issues all contribute to the decrease in chain reactions. Spare parts and accessories are an extension of the service engineer’s toolkit and the most important part of preventative maintenance. New fi lters, drain heaters, controllers, and gaskets are all essential components to keep on hand for a routine service check.
Energy effi ciency With higher energy costs aff ecting businesses worldwide, the need for more energy-effi cient refrigeration equipment is growing stronger. Instead of purchasing new equipment, replacing minor components can also help reduce energy
30 July 2025 •
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