Reality check: the glamour of mixed drinks can easily be overshadowed by a kitchen mishap.  That’s why preventative maintenance is the best weapon against such things.  So let’s take a minute to focus on commercial refrigerators.

Sudden compressor failure can spell disaster for your refrigerated goods, and dirty condensers are the greatest contributors to compressor failure (not to mention inefficient energy use).  Location will vary the frequency of cleaning, but it is recommended that the condenser on all you refrigeration equipment be cleaned once a month.

How to Clean the Condenser:

Disconnect the electrical power to the unit.

Remove the louvered grill.

Vacuum or brush the dirt, lint, and paper from the finned condenser coil.

If you have significant dirt build up you can blow out the condenser with compressed air.  (Caution must be used to avoid eye injury.  Eye protection is recommended.)

When finished, be sure to replace the louvered grill.  (It protects the condenser.)  Reconnect power to the unit and enjoy your refrigerator’s increased efficiency.