Preventative
Maintenance
Why Is Preventative Maintenance Crucial for Your Beverage and Hot Food Equipment?
Unexpected equipment failures not only disrupt your operations but also impact your revenue and customer satisfaction. BERCO’s Preventative Maintenance (PM) Program is designed to keep your beverage and hot food equipment running smoothly, minimizing surprises and extending the life of your machines.
Through scheduled inspections, deep cleaning, and timely tune-ups, PM prevents costly breakdowns and ensures consistent performance across all your locations.
What Does BERCO’s Preventative Maintenance Program Include?
Our expert technicians perform a thorough check and service of your equipment during each PM visit, including:
- Deep Cleaning: Removal of scale, residue, and buildup that can impair machine function or beverage quality.
- Component Testing: Detailed inspection of belts, seals, pumps, motors, sensors, and electrical systems for wear and early failure signs.
- Adjustments & Calibration: Ensure machines operate within manufacturer specifications for temperature, pressure, and flow.
- Early Problem Detection: Identify developing faults before they cause breakdowns, reducing emergency repairs.
Our PM services cover soda fountains, ice machines, frozen beverage dispensers, coffee brewers, roller grills, TurboChef ovens, and other equipment vital to your daily operation.
How Does BERCO Tailor PM Plans to Your Business?
We understand no two operations are alike. BERCO creates PM agreements customized to your:
- Equipment mix and configuration
- Store traffic patterns and peak hours
- Manufacturer warranty and maintenance guidelines
- Budgetary and operational priorities
Our flexible scheduling accommodates your operational hours, reducing disruption and ensuring your team is prepared for service visits.
Benefits of BERCO’s Preventative Maintenance Program
- Reduced Emergency Repairs: Catch issues early to avoid costly downtime.
- Extended Equipment Life: Proper care prolongs equipment lifespan and delays capital expenses.
- Consistent Product Quality: Well-maintained machines deliver beverages and food as intended.
- Cost Savings: Scheduled maintenance is more cost-effective than unplanned repairs.
- Health & Safety Compliance: Maintains sanitary conditions and adherence to regulations.
- Peace of Mind: Reliable, professional service ensures your business keeps pouring smoothly.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Preventative Maintenance (FAQs)
How often should PM visits be scheduled?
Frequency depends on your equipment and usage. Most customers benefit from monthly to quarterly schedules, which we tailor per your needs.
What if an issue is found during PM?
Our technicians provide detailed reports and make recommendations for repairs or parts replacements to keep your equipment reliable.
Can PM visits help with warranty compliance?
Yes, regular maintenance by authorized service providers like BERCO maintains your manufacturer warranty.
