Why Planned Maintenance is Critical for Industrial Refrigeration

When it comes to industrial refrigeration systems, reliability isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity. From food processing facilities to pharmaceutical storage, downtime can cost businesses thousands of pounds in lost goods, halted production, and emergency repairs.

That’s where planned preventative maintenance (PPM) steps in.

What Is Planned Preventative Maintenance?

PPM is a proactive approach to equipment care. Rather than waiting for a breakdown, PPM schedules regular inspections, servicing, and testing of your refrigeration systems to catch issues before they become critical failures.

With modern regulations around temperature control, food safety, and F-Gas compliance, planned maintenance also ensures you stay on the right side of the law — and avoids the hefty fines that come with non-compliance.

Why Is PPM So Important?

• Minimises Downtime — Keep your production line moving and avoid costly interruptions.
• Improves Energy Efficiency — Well-maintained systems use less power, cutting your operational costs.
• Extends Equipment Lifespan — Prevent major failures and keep your systems working longer.
• Ensures Regulatory Compliance — Meet F-Gas and industry safety standards with ease.

How EJM Refrigeration Can Help

At EJM Refrigeration, we offer bespoke maintenance contracts tailored to your site’s needs. Our experienced engineers carry out thorough inspections, performance tests, and system optimisations to ensure your operations are always running smoothly.

Whether you manage a cold store, manufacturing facility, or processing plant, we’ll design a plan that keeps your equipment in peak condition — and keeps your business compliant and competitive.

Book a Free Site Survey

Want to discuss a maintenance plan that fits your operation? Contact us today for a no-obligation site survey and find out how we can help you save money, improve efficiency, and eliminate downtime.

📞 Get in touch with EJM Refrigeration or call us directly on 01429 836161.

Specialists in industrial refrigeration, air conditioning, and compliance — serving the North East and beyond.