American Refrigeration Inc is growing, and with that, we offer employment opportunities in commercial refrigeration here in Eugene, OR. If you have a background in commercial HVAC, refrigeration, and heating and air conditioning repair, there is likely an opportunity here for you at our company. As our repair staff grows, we will also need dispatch and telephone personnel to be the first line of contact for our customers. Here is some information about our company and what we do to help you determine if you are a match.
About our company
Located in Eugene, OR, American Refrigeration Inc started in 1995. We serve a variety of businesses from Eugene all the way north to Portland. Our focus includes offering dependable and high-quality service. We also work to keep our rates competitive so customers feel they receive a good value with trustworthy repairs and installation.
Our services
Our primary specialty is in commercial HVAC systems. We provide maintenance, installation, remodeling and major repairs. Some clients require basic repairs and we are just as committed to those, meaning no job is too small.
Our technicians work on air conditioning and heating systems, gas heating units and refrigeration in a variety of settings. We serve the restaurant industry and wineries, along with farms and agribusiness. If you work for us, be prepared to travel and learn about new industries.
While much of our work is scheduled, we also provide emergency services. People who work for us will spend some time on call for these incidents that can happen anytime during the day or night. Part of our reliability is diminishing anxiety when customers face the likelihood of going without heating, cooling or ventilation. In most industries, this can prove to be disastrous.
Who are we looking for?
If you have repair and customer service skills, we would love to hear from you. We look for people who embrace our ethic of dependability and commitment to providing the best work.
You will need to be prepared for different settings, lots of travel and sometimes, long days. If there is an emergency situation, you may be out for a night making sure a restaurant or agricultural business does not lose its inventory or food supply. In some ways, you will likely have to make the customer’s emergency your own so you can devote good time to solving the issue.
We also have some unique specialties that include walk-in coolers, ice machines, reach-in coolers, refrigerated warehouses, custom wine vaults and freezers designed for particular industries. While heating and cooling systems are often similar, you may find yourself learning on the job at times, or you will have to be open to additional training. Basically, you will find a dynamic opportunity where you need to be willing to learn.
If you are customer-oriented, a skilled HVAC technician or have experience with dispatch, we would love to hear from you. As we grow, so do available employment opportunities in commercial refrigeration in Eugene, OR. We look forward to hearing from you and to offering the best services for our customers.
Summer is just around the corner and you need to consider maintenance for your commercial HVAC, even in Eugene, OR. With a dry, hot summer predicted, you do not need to have your cooling systems failing. For restaurants, this can mean uncomfortable patrons and wasted food. With other industries, failed systems can compromise worker productivity and electronic systems. To prevent these scenarios, here are some HVAC maintenance routines you should consider before the hot temperatures begin.
Cleaning
Cleaning tasks can require professional help, but some of them you can do on your own. Start trimming vegetation growing around your air conditioning unit. Many breakdowns occur because the unit sucks in the plants and jams up the operations. Dead leaves from fall, overgrown grass, and fallen tree branches can all pose a threat. After you clear the plants, consider cleaning your air filter too. If it is not accessible, contact your commercial HVAC contractor.
Have your system checked over
Even with your surface cleaning, there can be some issues that you will not see. HVAC contractors can also check drains and clean deeper within the unit. This can be especially important for any outside equipment that likely went ignored all through the rainy winter. Fan blades can also be cleaned and lubricated for more efficient operation. A breakdown of any of these components can be expensive and stressful, so investing in this preventive maintenance can be worth the time and money. Your HVAC professional can also find issues before they become serious matters, which can save you more time and money wasted on costly repairs.
Consider upgrading thermostats
Older thermostats may not keep temperatures steady and can even stop working altogether. Anyone who has shown up at work to find that the HVAC system has not activated all night will know the dangers of a failing thermostat. With new technology emerging in this area, this could be a good time to look into an upgrade. Programming temperatures with a computerized thermostat can save money and resources by reducing the load on the system when no one is there. You can even make adjustments with your smart phone if you forget to adjust before leaving. While maintaining a temperature of 65 degrees makes sense when workers and customers are on the premises, raising that to 70 degrees when it is empty can mean lower utility bills.
Check windows and doors
Cracks, nooks and crannies in windows and doors lead to air leakage and inefficiency. Checking the seals is just as important in the summer as it is in the winter. Keeping the cool air in your buildings means less stress on your HVAC system and better temperatures indoors. This measure will also mean benefits when your monthly utility bill arrives.
Time for a complete overhaul?
No one likes to think of it, but sometimes systems are just too old and inefficient to be worth the effort and repair. Also, technology changes almost yearly and improved systems mean better heating, cooling and refrigeration. If your system is more than 10 years old, having your HVAC contractor look it over and make recommendations on new efficiencies will save costs in the long run for both utility bills and repairs.
Contact American Refrigeration Inc today to schedule a maintenance appointment for your commercial HVAC in Eugene, OR. If you spend money on small tasks now, it means worrying less about major repairs later.
If you’re calling a professional service for restaurant refrigeration repair in Eugene, OR, it’s a fair bet to assume that whatever problem you’re experiencing exceeds your ability to fix it—otherwise, why would you need to call a professional? And while you might not have any idea what the problem is or how to fix it, most service professionals are going to expect you to relay necessary information so that they can gauge the scope of the problem… and for the caller, this isn’t always easy to do.
Here at American Refrigeration, Inc., we try to help our customers feel as comfortable and as in-the-loop as possible when it comes to the uncertainties that restaurant refrigeration repair in Eugene, OR can bring with it and to that end, we’ve put together a quick guide to help you better understand the problem with your refrigeration unit and how to put what you’re experiencing into words for your refrigeration contractor to deal with. Take a look:
What seems to be the overall problem?
This may seem like a daunting question, but it’s actually quite easy if you just think about it in terms of describing what’s happening via your senses. What do you see, smell, hear or feel that will give you clues about the problem? Often this is as easy as saying, “I hear a very loud squeaking sound” or “there’s a very strange odor that’s stale, coupled with visible chunks of frost.” The more description you can give about the problem, the more a contractor is going to be able to deduce over the phone. And, you’ll be surprised at how fast a contractor can put together an accurate depiction of what’s going on with the information you relay!
How long has the problem been going on?
This is another simple question and one that can often help determine the urgency of a situation. If you’ve noticed a noise that’s become louder in recent weeks versus noticing a buildup of ice that’s been there for a day or two, it’s going to paint a picture for a contractor that can narrow down the types of services you might need.
Is the unit still working or have you shut it off?
Again, this will determine urgency much of the time. If you’ve had to shut off your cooler or freezer, it’s obviously an urgent matter and one that needs emergency services. If you’re still functioning at the steady capacity, it’s likely not an emergency, which could save you a bundle of money.
What type of unit are you dealing with?
A freezer might just be a freezer to you, but to a contractor, every unit, make and model is different. Being able to locate and read the spec panel of the refrigeration unit you’re having troubles with (usually via the instruction of the contractor) can help them deduce a potential problem before they even visit your establishment, saving you time and cost.
You may not know how to answer some of the technical questions a refrigeration contractor may ask, but being able to provide basic information goes a long way to solving your problem quickly and with minimal headaches along the way. If you’re confused and agitated by the prospect of restaurant refrigeration repair in Eugene, OR, just remember to take it slow and cover the basics—often, this is all you’ll need to help ensure a quick, quality fix.
Have you ever forgotten to lock your front door in the evening and woken up to find that it was unlocked the entire night? The momentary feeling of panic that we feel and the quick promise we make to ourselves to always and forever make sure that we don’t forget again are common, but they don’t erase the fact that something may have happened that was easily preventable.
Now, while protecting your commercial walk in cooler in Eugene, OR might not be equivalent to protecting your home, it should be noted that remembering to take the appropriate measures to make sure both are safe and sound at the end of the day are roughly the same, with one caveat: your cooler can and should tell you when you’ve forgotten to secure it!
Modern commercial coolers and freezers generally have built in mechanisms that allow them to alert you to issues before they become full blown problems, and making sure that these mechanisms are in place and operating properly is the first step to avoiding that feeling of dread you might experience when you realize the next day that your cooler has spend the night unsecured!
Take a look at some of the standard safety and alert features that you’re likely to find on your commercial walk in cooler in Eugene, OR and why they’re important to keep up on during routine maintenance and inspections:
Thermostat alert: When you open your cooler or freezer, there’s more than likely going to be a thermostat displayed big and bold somewhere, so that you’re aware of the precise temperature in the unit at any given time. If a malfunction occurs and the temperature drops or rises too much, your thermostat should read the change and send an alert to you. Depending on the unit you might find this alert comes in the form of a flashing light, a beeping noise, a ping or even an email!
Door ajar alert: We’ve all done it: forgotten to shut the door all the way and left it cracked with the intention of going back to it later. Well, for a cooler or freezer, this could be a death sentence and one that affects everything within the unit. One such mechanism that can alert you to your door being improperly secured is the door ajar alert. This can read the pressure in the cooler, the latch or even the light to alert you to a door that’s in danger of compromising the interior of the unit.
Component failure: In many modern commercial walk in coolers in Eugene, OR, there are actually sensors built into specific components of the system in case they fail. If a diagnostic reading of a specific component fails, an alert is sent out in much the same way a thermostat alert is, giving you ample time to act on the problem before it becomes a mess.
Have your failsafe mechanisms inspected as you have your commercial walk in cooler in Eugene, OR inspected and you’ll find that in the event of a problem, you’re being notified right away!
If you’ve ever hired a service for maintenance of your commercial HVAC in Eugene, OR, you know that there are a lot of different components involved. But some business owners might wonder whether maintenance is really worth the money they would have to pay. Here at American Refrigeration Inc, we know that regular maintenance can make all the difference between a smoothly operating, long-lasting HVAC system and a poorly working, easily damaged one. We find ourselves often getting asked about the benefits from potential customers, so we thought we’d lay it all out for anyone who is interested. Here’s an overview of reasons why regular maintenance is good for commercial HVAC in Eugene, OR.
Lower bills: Yes, paying upfront for maintenance of commercial HVAC in Eugene, OR may cost more than you were planning to spend at once. But because maintenance keeps your system running smoothly and efficiently, you’ll soon see the different in your monthly utility bills. When you run a business, any long-term savings are worth pursuing. Regular HVAC maintenance makes for easily attainable savings.
Fewer emergency repairs: When your HVAC unit is regularly serviced, you bring down the chance that you’ll need emergency repairs for your heater, AC or ventilation system. Emergency repairs tend to cost more money, and they can render your business temporarily cut off from customers. In this case, preventative service is definitely the better option.
Cleaner air: Your ventilation system removes allergens, bacteria and other foreign particles from your air stream. But when that system isn’t properly cleaned and cared for, it becomes less effective. That means the air that you, your employees and your customers breathe could be off-putting and even potentially harmful. Keep everyone in your business safer by having your ventilation system routinely serviced.
Longer lasting: Just as with any other appliance, machine or tool, the better you care for your HVAC unit, the longer it’s likely to last. The last thing your business needs is the unexpected cost and inconvenience of replacing an entire AC unit or heater. Allotting for routine maintenance in your budget will keep your HVAC system running stronger and longer.
Warranties: If a part of your HVAC system gives out before your warranty is up, you won’t have to pay as much to replace it. Don’t be the sucker who waited a month too long to notice a problem with his AC or heater. Having someone regularly inspect your HVAC unit will alert you to problems sooner, giving you a better chance to take advantage of your warranty if you need to.
Environment: And last but not least, we have the fact that a cleaner, more efficient HVAC system is better for the environment. This may not benefit you much personally, but it is a nice plus on top of all these other benefits.
Whatever reasons mean the most to you when you decide to have your HVAC system routinely serviced, we hope you’ll trust American Refrigeration Inc for the job. We look forward to hearing from you.
