Undercounter refrigeration’s average service life is between 10 and 15 years with proper care and maintenance.
Refrigeration, Storage and Handling Guides
Prior to specifying temperature-controlled food holding equipment, assess the operation’s menu and type of service.
With temperature-controlled food holding, hot food can be safely held for long periods of time utilizing technology that helps retain food quality.
For optimum food safety, regularly clean and sanitize temperature-controlled food holding equipment. Because these units are considered secondary to cooking equipment, they may not get the required weekly maintenance needed to be kept properly clean.
Compared with other equipment, reach-ins are relatively simple to clean and maintain. For cleaning, use soap and water when wiping down the interior and exterior of the refrigeration unit as necessary.