July 16
A walk-in cooler is designed to do one thing - keep the contents inside cool. It may seem totally normal when going in and out of your walk-in unit to see ice forming on the walls or by the door since the whole point of the unit is to keep the contents inside cold, but ice formations on the walls or ceiling could be a sign that one or more cooler components is not functioning correctly. Here are some items to check if you do notice an unusually high amount of ice accumulation inside your cooler:
Check the Door
The door to your walk-in cooler is absolutely crucial to securing the air-tight seal that keeps the cool air in the unit, and outside air out. First check the door for any exterior damage, and then check the door gaskets. If you see any sort of damage or tearing in the gasket, you may want to replace it as this could allow warm air to leak into the unit from the outside. If you have a swing style door it will have a door sweep at the bottom, and this should be checked for damage as well. How does the door feel when opening / closing? .....
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