As the temperature is heating up across the country it appears that minibars are becoming a necessity for commercial establishments. For keeping drinks cold whilst also being space-efficient it is no surprise that minibars are a crucial part of the commercial kitchen. In this article we will be discussing why minibars are popular, how you should properly maintain them and what type of establishment would benefit best from a minibar.
Why are Minibars popular?
The general consensus is that with the dawn of summer minibars are more necessary to be used in the commercial kitchen. Minibars have long been seen as a means to keep drinks cool for longer periods of time and whilst we agree that this is one reason why minibars are an essential in the commercial kitchen we also believe that there are other reasons for the popularity of minibars. A hotel would be ideal for a minibar as providing guests with beverages can be a key determinant of happiness when a guests stays at a hotel. When it comes to hotels and luxuries, a minibar can often be overlooked however it is still the case that guests have easy access to snacks and drinks.
How To maintain a Minibar
The issue with a minibar is that for it to work it has to always be running which in turn is problematic for the environment. At Alliance Online we take these concerns very seriously and can safely say that our seal replacement information will help keep your minibars eco-friendly and more efficient. Wear and tear on most things eventually takes a toll, this is the case for commercial kitchen minibars as well. At home, a fridge or minibar wont be used as continuously at home however in a professional setting, the seals can become damaged quite quickly. The deterioration on a seal may not show up clearly which can lead to a major issue as it will break the air tight barrier a seal forms allowing cold air to escape and more importantly hot air to enter. To combat this issue the minibar will start to use more energy to maintain cool conditions which will lead to bills being more expensive.
How can you tell when a minibar isn’t working?
The most obvious sign is by inspecting the appliance thoroughly every month or so or for more arduous environments every 2 weeks would be optimal. One other method of finding out whether a minibar is working is by seeing if the machine is running hot. The implication for this is that the refrigerator is beginning to use more energy than is necessary. If this is the case then it would be of utmost importance that your minibars are replaced.
What kind of establishment would need a minibar?
A minibar offers unmatched versatility as it can be used in a hotel, restaurant or bar. Although they have different uses in these varied settings, for a bar to incorporate a minibar the purpose is to provide easy and efficient access for the staff to the drinks or food inside. For a hotel the intended user is different again as the person using the minibar the most would be guests who are looking for drinks inside the room. For more information regarding minibars please refer to our buying guide on the matter.
Here at Alliance Online we understand and appreciate that minibars can be difficult to purchase as identifying which brand and model is a painstaking process that should be undertaken. However with our help, you can find the perfect model for your establishment. For further details please call us at 01270 352333 or you can email us at hello@allianceonline.co.uk.