If the flooring in your walk-in cooler is damaged, it's essential you have it repaired. While you might not think the floor plays an important role in the overall function of the freezer, the opposite is actually true. Learn why prompt floor repairs are important.

Temperature Imbalances

The greatest concern you can expect with damaged flooring inside a cooler is temperature imbalance. Coolers only work when they are airtight, which is one of the reasons you always prompt your employees to keep the door closed. However, if there is a crack in the floor, the issue is basically doing the same thing that an open door is doing, in that warm air is entering into the cooler and cold air is escaping.

A minor temperature imbalance will cause the cooler to work harder, which will increase your energy bills and shorten its lifespan. However, a significant imbalance can cause your food to rot, which can equal hundreds or even thousands of dollars in lost inventory. 

Condensation

An issue with the flooring in a walk-in cooler will often equal an issue with condensation. Condensation occurs when cold air and warm air collide. When you briefly open the cooler door and small droplets of water form on the door, this is condensation. Damaged floors create issues with condensation because they often allow excessive amounts of warmed air to seep inside the cooler through cracks and other openings.

When condensation is introduced into the cooler on an ongoing basis, it can increase the risk of mold development. Mold can cause a great deal of damage to the cooler and impact the safety and quality of the food stored inside.

Ceiling and Wall Damage

Failing to repair a damaged floor in a walk-in cooler can also lead to more extensive damage. As previously mentioned, a crack in the floor can increase moisture and cause it to settle inside the cooler. As the moisture builds up, in addition to mold growth, the condensation can also cause damage to the ceiling and the walls inside the cooler.

While the issue might have begun with a minor flooring issue, before long, you will also have to make repairs to the ceiling and walls inside the cooler. Additionally, issues with the ceiling and walls can also make the cooler less structurally sound, which will lead to even more problems.

Is your walk-in cooler floor damaged? Make certain you contact a repair professional to have repairs performed as soon as possible. For more help, contact a company like Fugh Refrigeration, Inc today.