Emergency Fridge & Freezer Hire: What to Do When Equipment Fails

If you work in catering, pharmaceuticals or maybe even event management, you will know the panic of walking into a silent fridge or freezer. As you will know, once someone notices a broken refrigerator, every minute that goes by will be bringing you closer to thousands of pounds worth of spoiled stock and let-down customers.
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Of course, equipment failures happen, it’s part of the business. However, you can prevent big losses if you respond quickly and in the right way. If your cold storage has just stopped working, take a deep breath and stay calm. We're here to guide you through the steps you need to take.

The Immediate Response to Equipment Failure

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Before you do anything else, shut the door to keep in any remaining cold air. Do not open it again until you have a plan in place. Most commercial cold rooms have a decent level of insulation, so by doing this, you should be able to retain some of the cool air for a couple of hours and avoid spoiling your stock even faster.
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Next, you will check the most basic potential electrical issues. Has the fuse tripped? Are all the plugs in their sockets fully pushed in, or is any wiring connected incorrectly? If it is none of these, then log the time you found the failure so you can have a rough estimate of how long your stock has been without active cooling.

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If there is no obvious issue with the unit besides it not working, then you may think of calling an engineer to get it fixed. While getting the unit sorted is the main aim, it’s worth being realistic about how long it might take. Can the engineer come today, and if they do, do they have the right parts with them to fix it then and there?

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In our experience, we have seen businesses waiting days for a specialised part to be ordered and delivered, meaning fixing the existing unit won’t save the stock that is currently heating up in it. Rather than waiting for an engineer while your inventory slowly spoils, the fastest and most reliable solution is to bring ready-to-use cold storage directly to your site.

The Lifeline of Emergency Fridge & Freezer Hire

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At Coldtraila, we specialise in quick-response emergency fridge and freezer trailer hire. Rather than suffering costly downtime and product loss, you could have one of our mobile chillers or freezers up and running at your location in a few hours.

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If your fridge or freezer isn’t a quick fix, an emergency trailer can mean the instant recovery of your perishing stock as well as avoiding downtime that could ruin your business operations for the day.

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When things suddenly go wrong, you want a partner who really understands the urgency of your situation. That’s why businesses all over the UK trust Coldtraila when the unexpected happens:

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- Rapid, Nationwide Delivery: Based centrally in Herefordshire, we’re ready to quickly send our trailers straight to your business.
- All the Equipment you Need: We only use top-quality units that all include wheel clamps, high-power internal light, slip-resistant floor, four telescopic propstands and optional part or full shelving (at no extra charge).
- Ready to Go: Our trailers are super easy to set up, and they operate on standard power or a generator, so you can be up and running within minutes of us arriving.
- Flexible Hire Options: Whether you need a trailer just for the weekend while waiting for repairs, or for several weeks for a bigger refrigerator upgrade, we offer flexible terms and competitive rates to cater to whatever your needs might be.

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01684 311811
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