For the past 20 years, Tundra Restaurant Supply
has been in the business of helping customers. Tundra’s
tech team boasts a gold mine of parts knowledge and strives
to help every customer with their urgent restaurant
equipment issues on the fly. We would like to share with you
some do-it-yourself equipment repairs that will not only
save you time but money too!
If you ever need help finding the right part there is no
need to worry, you can call our parts experts at
1-888-388-6372 or chat with us online through our live chat
feature.
Always DIY Parts:
Always Do-it-Yourself Parts
require very little research and no technical skills to
install. In general, if a part can be installed without the
use of tools, it’s Always a DIY Part. Some typical examples
include knobs, fryer baskets, burner radiants
and water
filters.
If you’re trying to cut operating expenses in your kitchen
these are great items to start with. Because Always DIY
Parts don’t require a service tech for installation you
start saving money immediately on service labor and avoid
the usual tech mark-up. Additionally these parts can be used
on multiple pieces of equipment and are usually in-stock and
ship the same day you order.
Sometimes DIY Parts:
Sometimes Do-it-Yourself Parts require a small amount of
research and little to no skill to install. These parts
typically require the use of basic tools for installation,
such as a screwdriver or wrench. The skill level for
Sometimes DIY Parts is rather broad and spans from screwing
in a refrigeration latch to installing a thermostat. While a
thermostat is more difficult to install than a latch, the
process can easily be taught. Everyone’s range for Sometimes
DIY Parts is really determined by their confidence and
comfort with making repairs.
Example: The countertop food warmer is one
of the most common pieces of equipment, but also one of the
easiest to fix! There are only four components that can fail
on a countertop
warmer including the thermostat,
element,
on/off switch
and hi-limit.
Replacing a warmer can cost at least $125.99 but replacing a
hi-limit is only $7.99!
While a lot of these items are multi-use parts, they are
not necessarily needed as frequently so may not always be in
stock. It is important when purchasing this category of
parts to have a conversation with our sales staff to gauge
the required technical knowledge for your specific part
need. With these parts a little confidence and experience
can go a long way to save time and money. With that being
said, most individuals can install Sometimes DIY Parts. If
the installation is more difficult, you can always purchase
the part and then call a service tech to avoid the tech’s
part markup leaving just the labor expense.
Never DIY Parts:
- 480 Volt Equipment Parts
- Steam and or Broiler Generators
Never Do-it-Yourself Parts
require the highest level of research and advanced technical
knowledge to ensure the installation is done properly. Some
common Never DIY Parts are refrigeration compressors, steam
cooker components, 480 volt equipment parts, combination safety valves and
steam broiler/generators. You should always contact a
service tech for these repairs.
Never DIY Parts are typically not stocked because the parts
are linked heavily to specific OEMs, so it is unlikely
multiple people will need the same part on a frequent basis.
While it is best to use a service tech for these types of
repairs, you can still look to purchase the necessary parts
to avoid the part markup fee. To speed up the ordering
process, make sure to present your sales representative with
the manufacturer, model number and serial number of your
unit up front as well as the item you need or issue you’re
experiencing. Then Tundra
can then get you the exact part you need as quickly as
possible. No need to worry, just call our parts experts at
1-888-388-6372 or chat with us online through our live chat
feature.