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Jessup, MDCommercial Reach-In Cooler Temperature Rising to 49°F
Location: Route 1 CorridorReported Failure:
Restaurant reach-in storage cooler temperature drifted to 49°F during breakfast rush, threatening health code compliance.
Root Cause Diagnosis:
Condenser fan motor seized from grease and flour dust accumulation, causing thermal overload trip on compressor head.
Technical Resolution:
Scoured condenser matrix, installed high-CFM sealed bearing fan motor, and tested continuous pulldown.
Installed: Commercial High-CFM Shaded Pole Fan Motor
• Field Note: Verified compressor head temperature dropped below 135°F; cabinet stabilized at 38°F meeting NSF food holding compliance.