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Walk-in repair in Lubbock? 10 common reasons why your walk-in isn't working. Part 5.

Apr 19, 2022
6 min

Walk-in repair in Lubbock? 10 common reasons why your walk-in isn't working. Part 5.

Oh no! Your walk-in is warm again, isn’t it? Man! Sometimes you just can’t catch a break. In Texas’ unrelenting summer heat a warm walk-in is never good news. Well we’re going to go over ten eleven things to check on your walk-in that could be the problem. Hint, 80% of the time it is not low on refrigerant. The information below is for educational purposes. If you attempt any diagnosis on your own based upon what is written here, you are responsible for your actions bu

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Just how dirty are your ice machines, Austin, Texas?

Apr 18, 2022
7 min

Just how dirty are your ice machines, Austin, Texas?

Austin area ice machine owners! Do you know how dirty your ice machine is? The first time I cleaned an ice machine there was a solar eclipse. It was August 21, 2017. While I was exploring the horrible innards of the ice machine and scrubbing away mold and scale that choked the machine, people were outside marveling at the eclipse. I took a break and marveled at it as well and took it as a sign. The universe wanted me to be sure that everyone knew just how dirty ice machi

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Walk-in repair in Lubbock? 10 common reasons why your walk-in isn't working. Part 4.

Apr 12, 2022
5 min

Walk-in repair in Lubbock? 10 common reasons why your walk-in isn't working. Part 4.

Oh no! Your walk-in is warm again, isn’t it? That is the worst! Sometimes you just can’t catch a break. In Texas’ unrelenting summer heat a warm walk-in is never good news. Well we’re going to go over ten things to check on your walk-in that could be the problem. Hint, 80% of the time it is not low on refrigerant. The information below is for educational purposes. If you attempt any diagnosis on your own based upon what is written here, you are responsible for your ac

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Walk-in repair in Lubbock? 10 common reasons why your walk-in isn't working. Part 3.

Apr 7, 2022
5 min

Walk-in repair in Lubbock? 10 common reasons why your walk-in isn't working. Part 3.

Uh oh. Your walk-in is still warm isn’t it? Sometimes you just can’t catch a break. In Texas’ unrelenting summer heat a warm walk-in is never good news. Well we’re going to go over ten things to check on your walk-in that could be the problem. Hint, 80% of the time it is not low on refrigerant. The information below is for educational purposes. If you attempt any diagnosis on your own based upon what is written here, you are responsible for your actions but you know th

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Walk-in repair in Lubbock? 10 common reasons why your walk-in isn't working. Part 2.

Mar 29, 2022
5 min

Walk-in repair in Lubbock? 10 common reasons why your walk-in isn't working. Part 2.

Uh oh. Your walk-in is warm again isn’t it? Sometimes you just can’t catch a break. In Texas’ unrelenting summer heat a warm walk-in is never good news. Well we’re going to go over ten things to check on your walk-in that could be the problem. Hint, 80% of the time it is not low on refrigerant. The information below is for educational purposes. If you attempt any diagnosis on your own based upon what is written here, you are responsible for your actions but you know th

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Walk-in repair in Lubbock? 10 common reasons why your walk-in isn't working. Part 1.

Mar 25, 2022
4 min

Walk-in repair in Lubbock? 10 common reasons why your walk-in isn't working. Part 1.

Uh oh. Your walk-in is warm again, isn’t it? Sometimes you just can’t catch a break. In Texas’ unrelenting summer heat, a warm walk-in is never good news. Well we’re going to go over ten things to check on your walk-in that could be the problem. Hint, 80% of the time it is not low on refrigerant. The information below is for educational purposes. If you attempt any diagnosis on your own based upon what is written here, you are responsible for your actions but you know

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Need a new walk-in cooler in Austin? Here's what to expect. Part 4.

Mar 18, 2022
4 min

Need a new walk-in cooler in Austin? Here's what to expect. Part 4.

Part 4: Refrigeration Equipment Installation The last couple of weeks we have gone over what needs to be considered in the planning process of buying and installing a new walk-in cooler or freezer. We try our best to make it as easy as possible. It is a custom made-to-order box for your specific needs so we try to be clear and concise throughout the process. Now that the pre-planning has happened and the box has been built it is time to install the equipment that makes it

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Need a new walk-in cooler in Austin? Here's what to expect. Part 3.

Mar 12, 2022
3 min

Need a new walk-in cooler in Austin? Here's what to expect. Part 3.

Part 3: Pre Planning and Building the Walk-in Box The last couple of weeks we have gone over what needs to be considered in the planning process of buying a new walk-in cooler or freezer. We try our best to make it as easy as possible. It is a custom made-to-order box for your specific needs so we try to be clear and concise throughout the process. After you have been sent the quote the next step is up to you. But, we help a little bit! Accepting the Quote: After you rec

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Need a new walk-in cooler in Austin? Here's what to expect. Part 2

Mar 7, 2022
5 min

Need a new walk-in cooler in Austin? Here's what to expect. Part 2

Part 2: If you joined us last week we shared some valuable information when shopping for a walk-in cooler or freezer. The options are dizzying. Where do I get a walk-in? Are there different types of walk-ins? What refrigeration equipment do I need? And possibly the most important of all, how much does a walk-in cooler cost? Below we’ve created a list of what to think about when planning a walk-in. You’ll find more details that you want to think about for your walk-in co

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Need a new walk-in cooler in Austin? Here's what to expect. Part 1

Mar 2, 2022
4 min

Need a new walk-in cooler in Austin? Here's what to expect. Part 1

Part 1: When shopping around for a walk-in cooler or freezer the options are dizzying. Where do I get a walk-in? Are there different types of walk-ins? What kind of refrigeration equipment do I need? And possibly the most important of all, how much does it cost for a walk-in cooler? To start you can give us a call and tell us what you want. We’ll have questions for you and to help prepare you for those questions we’ve created a list of what to think about when planning a

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Why is My Ice Machine Full of Water?

Feb 26, 2022
5 min

Why is My Ice Machine Full of Water?

The simple answer is because your drain is clogged. The long answer is if your bin is full of water it usually isn't your ice machine. It's just your bin. There are two form factors of ice machines: The first form factor is an ice machine head with a storage bin. The ice machine head is what produces the ice. It houses all of the mechanical ice making equipment. There is a large variety of ice machine heads which can produce from 300-2000+ pounds of ice from cube to nugg

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How Does Commercial Refrigeration Work?

Feb 20, 2022
4 min

How Does Commercial Refrigeration Work?

This is a heavy subject to write about and there isn’t a super easy answer unless you really paid attention during that physics minor from your college days. The beginning of refrigeration starts when a liquid evaporates. The easiest way to explain how something is cooled is to look at sweat on your skin. Sweat is the body’s way of naturally cooling off your body. That sweat comes out of your pores onto your skin and evaporates. As it evaporates it cools off your skin kee

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How can I monitor my refrigerator temperature remotely?

Feb 15, 2022
4 min

How can I monitor my refrigerator temperature remotely?

How can I monitor my refrigerator temperature remotely? There are many options to remotely monitor your refrigerator. Some offer more features than others but they all give you the information that you need just in case the temperature is not right in your cooler or freezer. The vast majority of service calls that we get are for a unit being too warm, but on occasion it can also be too cold so a monitor that warns you about both eventualities works best for everyone. In so

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Protect Your Equipment and Your Wallet from Unexpected Maintenance Costs!

Feb 12, 2022
3 min

Protect Your Equipment and Your Wallet from Unexpected Maintenance Costs!

Here at Tri-Point, we are and have been committed to bringing our customers the best value for their dollar. If you’re interested in cushioning your wallet from the steadily rising costs of parts and labor, listen up! With any new equipment installation provided by us, Tri-Point offers a five-year warranty at the low cost of absolutely zero dollars. With this warranty, our clients are guaranteed to be locked in at today’s price of maintenance, parts, and labor. Why is it so i

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What Temperature Should a Fridge, Walk-In Cooler, or Reach-In be?

Feb 11, 2022
3 min

What Temperature Should a Fridge, Walk-In Cooler, or Reach-In be?

The average fridge should be between 34-40°F. If your walk-in cooler is the only one that you have then 34-40°F will work fine for most items, keep your food safe and keep the local health inspectors happy. Why does the health inspector require your coolers to be below 41°F? What is it that happens above that temperature? Bad bacteria can grow rendering the food unsafe to eat. This kind of bacteria is not easy to spot because it usually does not change the taste or how the

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Feb 7, 2022
4 min

Indoor Air Quality, & What can ActivePure do for You?

Clean air is a necessity in today's world. Are you breathing clean air? If these past couple of years have taught us anything, it’s the importance of pure, clean air. Whether a school, hospital, restaurant or even right at home, Tri-Point Refrigeration will help you and those around you breathe easier. As we become ever more conscious of the air we breathe and the surfaces we touch, great minds have developed solutions to keep us healthy and safe–and we are happy to have the

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Can Ice Makers be Repaired?

Feb 5, 2022
4 min

Can Ice Makers be Repaired?

Can Ice Makers be Repaired? Yes, of course! Anything can be repaired. It is, however, a rather complex endeavor to fix an ice machine. It has many moving parts including motors, pressure controls, valves, temperature probes, and don’t forget that it has water passing through it day in and day out. It can be quite the confounding machine. Why, the first time I looked in an ice machine on my ice machine maiden voyage I just stared at its innards confused. I understood the

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Which Device is Used to Control the Temperature in a Walk In Cooler or Walk In Freezer?

Feb 1, 2022
4 min

Which Device is Used to Control the Temperature in a Walk In Cooler or Walk In Freezer?

Your walk-in cooler is warm, isn't it? You wouldn't be searching the internet trying to find more about the parts of your walk-in unless you were having trouble. Well, I've got an answer for you. What controls the temperature in your walk-in cooler? The thermostat. Most old home A/C and heat thermostats use a super simple thermostat which consists of two different metals 'glued' together. Those glued together metals expand at a different rate when heated or cooled and bend. T

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