A sneak peek into the world of used restaurant equipment

People go for purchasing used restaurant equipment and accessories only for the sole purpose of saving some additional bucks. It is actually making use of the best products that you get to buy at a discounted rate. But it might not be always a clever ploy to buy second hand equipment in the initial phase as it might lead to additional expenditure in the long run. So in such cases it is always recommended to buy a brand new restaurant equipment as that is the best option. Any brand new item comes with a product warranty as well as with the facility of free servicing and maintenance. But if you go for a second hand item there is always the chance of breakdown or malfunction and that would keep you guessing every time.

 It is very obvious that in the case of used products there is no warranty or service assistance from the manufacturer. The least you can expect is that the equipment functions properly and normally. So it would always be a desire to avail the best products and items from the market. It has been very often noticed that second hand refrigerators, even though which has good compressors ultimately fail. So you have to decide whether you pay less initially or go for huge repair cost in the future or directly buy a brand new one.

 Used equipment for restaurant cooking

 Buying a second hand kitchenware is always a better idea compared to buying a refrigerator or oven. The basic principle behind this idea is, simpler the product, better is its life and usage. Do not ever go for buying used products in the area of sensors, high capacity refrigerators, exhaust chimneys, computer interfaces etc. as those are prone to malfunction once used extensively. Even don’t go for used critical components and specialized products pertaining to your kitchen. 

Barbecue and baking ovens, cooking gas stoves, grillers are always the preferred items if you wish to go for used equipment. Anything which has electronic features and components to it are always a risky thing to buy. The electronic components have a higher chance of breakdown or malfunction. 

Used equipment in the area of restaurant refrigeration 

There is always a bigger risk associated with the purchase of second hand refrigeration equipment. Firstly it results in huge maintenance cost and secondly the life expectancy of such items is also very less. So it is a strict ‘no-no’ if you are planning to buy used refrigeration equipment and gadgets. 

Ice churning machines, ice grinders, freezers and coolers are the ones which are susceptible to early breakdown as the life expectancy of such products are usually very low. This will give you a better insight and idea when you go for purchasing quality restaurant refrigeration equipment. 

The free sibling option as provided by other restaurant equipment manufacturer 

Some equipment manufacturing companies do offer customers mouthwatering prospects if you buy their specific products. An oven manufacturer might give you a dishwasher free of cost whereas a refrigerator company might offer you a coffee machine or for that matter a rice cooker free of cost along with the actual product. 

But it needs to be noted that in this world nothing comes free of cost. In fact you eventually end up paying more than the actual market price of the items. But one thing's for sure, that if you purchase a new product you eliminate the chances of costly repair and maintenance which was in the pipeline, waiting for you.