Why It is Important to Replace the Gasket in Your Commercial Dishwasher

Replacing Gaskets in Your Commercial Dishwasher

Although commercial dishwashers are designed and manufactured to last for a long time, they will also experience minor issues like any other machine. Commercial appliance maintenance is vital for the smooth running of any machine. Unlike domestic dishwashers that will only clean your dishes, commercial dishwashers are designed to perform the crucial task of cleaning and sanitizing all of your wares, in order to reduce potential pathogens to safe levels.

Relatively simple things to monitor at least monthly to prolong the life of the gasket are: making sure the chemicals being delivered aren’t set too high.  They can have an impact on corroding the gaskets.  Soaps, sanitizer and improper water filtration, can help speed deterioration along as well.

If your gasket is showing signs of wear and tear then it should be replaced sooner rather than later to maintain your commercial dishwasher at its top level. Replacing worn gaskets will be beneficial to you and your machine in many ways. Following are the main reasons why it is essential to replace the gaskets in your commercial dishwasher.

Reduce the running cost

A faulty gasket is one of the factors that may increase your running cost. When a gasket seal fails there will be leaking in your dishwasher, and this is will definitely increase the operating cost. When there is leaking you will use more water, increase the cost of buying detergent as most of it will be wasted, and also the electricity bill will be high. You can avoid all these by just replacing the gaskets seals. By doing this, you help control your costs.

High performance

The main aim of having a commercial dishwasher is to clean and sanitize dishes properly using the least time possible. Unfortunately, a dishwasher with loose gaskets will not meet this target. To wash dishes properly and use the shortest time possible there should be enough pressure in your machine. While other factors may cause low pressure, a worn gasket is one of them. If you notice that there is low pressure from spray arms the first thing you should do is checking upper discharge housing gaskets. If you are not sure what to do about it seek help from a technician.

Prolong the life of your dishwasher

For any machine to last its targeted lifetime period, it should be maintained well and repaired immediately when the need arises. When you start experiencing leakages or low pressure from your commercial dishwasher you should not ignore it. Examine your machine and if you find there are loose gaskets make an arrangement to replace them immediately. This way you will avoid further complications to your machine or your work environment.

Commercial dishwashers will last for a long time when maintained well. When your machine starts experiencing gasket related issues it does not mean it time to buy a new one. You can get its gaskets replaced, and it will regain its normal condition. However, if you find yourself contacting a technician regularly, it may be time to consider buying a new machine.

Summary

Commercial appliance repair is essential to any machine, and a commercial dishwasher is no exception. Repairing your commercial dishwasher will prolong its lifespan, reduce the running cost, and have the best performance. Your dishwasher should be accessed and serviced by qualified technicians only.  For more information regarding our commercial dishwasher repair service or to schedule an industry-certified repair technician to work on your warewasher, please contact us at General Parts Group.  Find us online at www.generalparts.com or directly at 888-498-1238.