Having the perfect equipment or machine is important for fast and reliable kitchen service. However, small oversights and lack of know-how may lead to underperformance and wastage if not planned for and countered.

With rising living costs and running costs, every business is keen on reducing the gaps in order to make the most out of their businesses. The following are a few tips that can guarantee safety and efficiency in using your private or commercial kitchen equipment.

• Perform Equipment Maintenance

Service and maintenance for machinery are like food to living things. Without servicing your equipment regularly, you risk losing them or more losses through downtime and poor output. Advisable to have a regular company managing and servicing your equipment for assured safety and performance of your equipment. Some are simple preventative tasks you can perform to energy savings and extend the life of your equipment.

• Refrigerator Condenser Coils

Did you know that the condenser coils on your refrigeration units become clogged with dust over time? The dust in turn insulates the coils and prevents them from expelling heat which makes your unit work much harder to reach food-safe temperatures. It is important to ensure frequent cleaning of these sensitive areas to save on energy and enhance efficiency.

• Water Filters

To maintain operations, restaurants need a lot of water. There are a few easy strategies to decrease water use in your restaurant and cut your water bill. Any equipment that is connected to a water line is protected from calcification and mineral buildup by water filtration systems. Change your water filters on schedule to prevent scale accumulation from impairing your machine.

• Use Low-Flow Spray Valves

Upgrade to newer units with reduced GPM (gallons per minute) rates for your pre-rinse spray valves. These low-flow spray valves use a lot less water than earlier spray valves and are simple to replace.

• Install Low-Flow Aerators

It’s not necessary for your hand-washing sinks to have a high GPM flow rating. To save money, think about using flow regulators or low-flow aerators that reduce the GPM and the amount of water that comes out of the faucet.

• Repair Leaky Faucets

The drips from a single leaking faucet accumulate over time. Fix your faucets with new parts rather than wasting water and money. Many modern faucet parts have cartridge designs so you may readily replace them without contacting a professional. There are many more tips and factors to consider in designing, planning, and operating your kitchen equipment but most importantly ensure you engage professional kitchen fit-out and equipment consultants to guide the process. Henson Kitchens guides, designs, and fits commercial kitchens across East Africa. Contact us for more guidelines, efficiency audits, and supply and maintenance of commercial kitchens.