Convenience Store Services In Corpus Christi
CS Mechanical offers a range of convenience store services in Corpus Christi to help ensure your facility is always open for business.
Convenience stores have a lot of working parts that customers rely on. From ice machines to walk-in coolers, working restrooms, and even kitchens, convenience stores are one-stop shops for most daily needs.
When something goes down it can be devastating for customers and the business. However, you can prevent many common convenience store issues with preventative maintenance.
If a problem still pops up, CS Mechanical is here to repair the problem.
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Preventative Maintenance
At CS Mechanical, we recommend following a few preventive maintenance steps. This typically includes daily cleaning of the store’s equipment. For example, we recommend regularly flushing the water lines in the ice machine and changing the filters as needed.
Walk-in coolers can also benefit from preventative maintenance, like wiping down the inside and outside of cooler doors. Don’t forget to sweep around and underneath the cooler. Not only can this help you avoid health code violations, but it also prevents dirt and debris from getting into the equipment. This can eliminate some common repair issues like clogged filters and blockages around the cooling fans.
If you’re not sure which preventative maintenance steps you should be taking at your convenience store, contact CS Mechanical. Our technicians can help you create a checklist that can keep everything functioning optimally.
Plumbing Service/Repair
From the water line running to your ice machine to the toilets in your customer restroom, plumbing issues are more than an inconvenience. They can disrupt business and even cause your convenience store to temporarily shut down. You can take steps to prevent some plumbing issues. Some are beyond your control. An example is a tree root growing into an underground water line.
Regardless of your plumbing issue, CS Mechanical can inspect and diagnose the problem. We can recommend solutions that fit your convenience store’s needs and budget. We can also recommend preventative maintenance tips that can help prevent some plumbing issues from returning.
Ice Machine Repair
Heat and humidity are a part of life in Corpus Christi. This means convenience stores never want to run out of ice. Since your ice machine sees a lot of usage, especially in the summer, repairs are a part of life.
Some of the common ice machine repairs we see at CS Mechanical include everything from clogged water filters to malfunctioning thermostats. Clogged water filters can significantly decrease ice production. If the thermostat goes out, your customers may only get lukewarm water instead of cool and refreshing ice cubes.
Faulty water inlet valves and refrigerant leaks are other common issues with convenience store ice machines. Even though repairs are inevitable, you can minimize the risk of your ice machine going down by scheduling routine maintenance with CS Mechanical. We often recommend servicing convenience store ice machines at least once every three to four months.
Walk-in Cooler Repair
Walk-in coolers are a vital part of any convenience store. The large coolers stock everything from sodas, juices, beer, and other cold drinks. Some coolers also hold groceries like milk, cheese, and luncheon meats. Cooler doors are constantly opened and shut, and this can take a toll on the machinery. Add in Corpus Christi’s heat and humidity, and your walk-in cooler will work overtime just to keep everything at the preset temperature.
Your convenience store walk-in cooler is constantly in use and this means repairs will be necessary at some point. Door seals can wear out over time, and electrical problems can also occur. When this happens, your cooler may not be able to maintain a constant temperature. Water leaks and strange, musty odors are other common problems with convenience store walk-in coolers.
At CS Mechanical, our technicians are familiar with the issues that can cause your convenience store walk-in cooler to stop functioning. We can resolve the issue and offer advice on how to prevent future problems. This typically includes scheduling routine maintenance. We often recommend increasing maintenance in the summer to account for the heat and high humidity.
Kitchen Drainage
If your convenience store has a kitchen, there’s a good chance you’ve experienced issues with drainage. Routine maintenance can help keep drains flowing, but sometimes it isn’t enough to prevent problems. From a clogged sink drain to issues with low or no water pressure, CS Mechanical can provide solutions that will have your kitchen up and running in time for business.
FAQs
What is a water softener?
A water softener is a filtration system that removes minerals like calcium and magnesium from the water. A water softener can improve the taste of drinking water. Something that can be important for a convenience store.
How does a water softener work?
A water softener uses a process called ion exchange to remove minerals from the water. The hard water flows through resin beads that attract the minerals, removing them from the water. The beads have a negative charge, and the minerals are positive. Since opposites attract, the plastic beads are effective at removing hard minerals.
How to size a water softener?
Determining the right size water softener for your convenience store will take a little math. Don’t worry; the calculations are fairly simple. You will need to know the water’s hardness level. You should be able to find this information from the Corpus Christi utility company. You’ll also need to know approximately how many gallons of water your convenience store uses in a day.
Since water softeners are sized by grain capacity, it can get a little confusing. Chances are, your convenience store will need a 56,000 or 64,000-grain capacity water softener. If you’re not sure which is best for your convenience store, contact the experts at CS Mechanical. We can help you make the best decision for your water usage needs.
Contact CS Mechanical for Your Convenience Store Service Needs
We proudly provide service across Texas, including the Corpus Christi area. Contact CS Mechanical by phone at (346) 203-8569 or fill out our simple service form. Whether it’s a repair or advice on regular maintenance, CS Mechanical is here to help ensure your convenience store is always open and ready for business.