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Are you looking into buying a commercial meat slicer or and industrial meat slicer? Is the idea of purchasing a flimsy, cheap, and weak consumer meat slicer not on the table? Well, you are likely not the only person that thinks that. There is a small number of people who are in need of a commercial meat slicer for better performance and outstanding slicing results. So if you need some tips to buying a commercial meat slicer, you’re at the right place.

The first tip in buying a commercial meat slicer is to do a little research. The three main factors you should consider when finding a commercial meat slicer is power, size, and performance. Some examples include the wattage, the horsepower, voltage, weight, width, height, length, the blade size, and the tray capacity. So, for example, if you were going to slice 10 pounds of Virginia Ham, the tray capacity should be large enough to hold 10 pounds of sliced meat. Or if a roast beef is 12 inches in diameter, the blade diameter should be at the least 12 inches or more.

The second tip in buying a commercial meat slicer is to consider the standards: light duty, medium duty, and heavy duty. The only difference between the three is the same factors as mentioned in the paragraph above. Light duty meat slicers are meant for slicing on occasions, not for intense meat slicing. Medium duty is a step about light in that it can handle more slicing capabilities, yet doesn’t intend to be used for dense meat slicing. Heavy duty is obviously the top of the line and is meant to be treated for intense slicing conditions.

The third tip for buying commercial meat slicers is considering the cost. Now, if you think that these things are cheap, you should just stop reading this and go on to consumer slicers because these slicers start at $3,000 and up. Light duty slicers will fall under the $2,000 to $3,000 category. Medium duty slicers will run you at least $4,000 to $5,000. And lastly, heavy duty models will start out a hefty $5,000 and up in most cases.

And this last tip is a factor for the household user. You need to consider where are you going to place your new commercial meat slicer. That means either having placed near the sink area for easy washing, on a kitchen island countertop which makes slicing jobs easier, or even purchasing a slicer cart or heavy duty food cart. This will depend entirely on your kitchen measurements as each kitchen is obviously different in size and room space.

Now that you have a general idea on how to purchase a commercial meat slicer or an industrial meat slicer, you can now make the selection that is right for you and your needs. Hopefully this will help you out in the short and long run. So get to slicing meats for you and your family and enjoy the fresh cuts.

Regular maintenance of your refrigerator can add years to the life of your refrigerator, and prevent costly repairs down the road. Once a year, the condenser coils should be cleaned. You can buy some self rinsing coil cleaner, or use a vacuum cleaner to clean the coils.

If you have a self-defrosting refrigerator, the drain system should be cleaned regularly. Unplug the drain holes and unclog the drain with a piece of wire. Flush the lines with water and then wash the drain pan with soap and water. When you have the drain pan out, check for cracks and make sure it is in good shape. Replace if necessary.

Correcting Poor Refrigeration
Check the temperature controls first, and make sure they are set properly. If the refrigerator runs continuously, it might need to be defrosted. Clean dirty condenser coils.

Poor cooling and frost building up fast are signs that there is a leak in the door seal. The door needs to be level and tilted back slightly for the door to give a tight seal. To get the refrigerator level, prop it up in the front with a piece of wood. Twist the adjustment screws until you have it level.

If your refrigerator door is sagging, you can adjust the hinge at the top of the door. If there is a cap on top of the hinge, remove it and loosen the hinge screws. Place the door where you want it, and re-tighten the screws. If your refrigerator is not a side by side, you may have to remove the freezer door in order to reach the refrigerator hinge.

Next check the gasket. Make sure the door is not sagging before replacing a refrigerator gasket. Check the old gasket for tears, gaps, or wear. If the gasket is leaking, it needs to be replaced.

How to Replace a Door Gasket
Measure the door gasket, and buy an identical gasket. Or you can use the model number of the refrigerator and call a supply store with the information. Unplug the refrigerator, and remove the existing gasket by taking out the screws. Begin removing the old gasket from the top loosened section. Install the new gasket in place of the old gasket, while leaving the rest of the old gasket in place. When installing the new gasket, push its lip fully under the edge of the retainer strip. Partially tighten the screws and move on to the other side. Do this same process for each side of the refrigerator.

Eliminating Noise
Most noise is going to come from either the refrigerator not being level or a rattling drain pan. Making sure the refrigerator is level, or repositioning the drain pan clear of the compressor should do the trick.