Essential Cold Side Parts to Keep On Hand

Refrigerators, freezers, and ice machines are essential components of every commercial kitchen. Stocking up on common cold side parts won't only keep your first-time fix rates high, but also minimize downtime and increase the lifespan of your equipment.

If you're not sure where to start, we've put together a list of essential cold side parts that all service techs should keep on hand.

1. Refrigerator and Freezer Gaskets

Refrigerators and freezers are used daily in every commercial kitchen. Even a few hours of downtime is a big deal, so keeping up with gasket repair and replacement is a must. A gasket that isn't working properly makes it harder for your equipment to maintain the right temperature, which will drastically decrease its lifespan if ignored.

Gasket replacement is time-sensitive, so stocking up on refrigerator and freezer gaskets is a smart move for any service tech. AllPoints leads the industry in gasket distribution with thousands of in-stock gaskets ready to ship the same day. Our Mavrik^™ gaskets are made in the USA and come with a 180-day warranty. If you can't find what you're looking for, custom gaskets are also available.

2. Ice Machine Parts

Ice machines are just as important as refrigerators and freezers, and not just during the summer months. Ice machines go way beyond serving drinks. Ice is also used during food prep and to keep cold foods fresh for extended periods of time. Like any other piece of commercial kitchen equipment, year-round preventative maintenance is crucial.

Here are some common parts to keep on hand to minimize ice machine downtime:

• Float switches
• Bin controls
• Water inlet valves
• Pump motors
• Cleaning products

3. Thermistors

When a refrigerator or freezer isn't cooling food properly, odds are it's due to a failing thermistor. The function of a thermistor is to monitor the temperature of your refrigerator or freezer and send it to the control board.

Your refrigerator or freezer can't maintain the right temperature with a broken thermistor, so replacing it right away is a must in order to prevent food spoilage. Since thermistors are also one of the most common refrigerator replacement parts, ordering in bulk will also keep your first-time fix rates high.

It's a big deal when a refrigerator, freezer, or ice machine isn't running properly. Whether you're responding to a service call or doing routine maintenance, you can always count on AllPoints for quality parts delivered fast. We have thousands of in-stock cold side parts to keep your equipment up and running. Shop now.