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Reactive Catering Equipment Maintenance
Reactive catering equipment maintenance for commercial kitchens needing fault diagnosis, breakdown repair and responsive engineering support.
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Reactive catering equipment maintenance deals with faults after they appear rather than waiting for the next planned service visit. It is useful for kitchens that need an engineer to diagnose a breakdown, restore an appliance where practical and record any further work or parts required. For related support, see Call Outs for Commercial Kitchens.
When reactive maintenance is appropriate
An active fault should usually be treated as reactive work. Typical examples include loss of heat, failure to cool, repeated electrical trips, ignition faults, water leaks and appliances that stop part-way through a cycle.
- Urgent equipment breakdowns
- Intermittent and recurring faults
- Equipment outside normal temperature

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Reactive versus planned maintenance
Planned maintenance aims to identify deterioration before failure. Reactive maintenance starts with a fault that already exists. Related support is available through Catering Equipment Repairs.
Information that speeds up fault finding
Provide the make, model, serial number where available, exact symptom, site postcode and any error code. A photograph of the rating plate or display can help the engineer prepare for the visit. For fault-specific information, see Commercial oven not heating.
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