How Long Do Cold Rooms Last?

How Long Do Cold Rooms Last?

Xiamen Jialiang is an expert in designing and installing cold storage according to your requirements. Our extensive industry knowledge and experience means you can trust our team to be the right fit for your cold storage installation.

Cold storage can be used in a variety of industries, from the food and beverage industry to the pharmaceutical, medical and agricultural industries. So whatever your industry and requirements, we can design the cold room solution that best suits you. You know we have a range of cold room solutions available, but do you know how long a cold room lasts?

The Lifespan of Cold Storage

The types of cold room generally include walk-in cold storage, walk-in freezer, dual compartment cold room, multi-compartment cold room, etc. Generally, the average lifespan of a cold room can range between 5 and 20 years. Depending on the type of cold storage, there will also be differences in time. At the same time, the factors that affect the cold room will also affect its lifespan.

Factors Affecting the Lifespan of A Cold Room

1. Damage: Damage of cold storage can occur in many ways. No damage is healthy for your cold storage in the long run. One of the most detrimental pieces of damage that your cold room can sustain is the misuse of large vehicles such as forklifts.

If a vehicle such as a forklift hits the exterior of your cold room, your cold room panels could be damaged. Therefore, damage from the impact can make the insulation of the cold room less effective, which could cause a series of further problems with your product.

This damage can be largely avoided if you have a solution for your cold storage door that suits your access requirements. We can customize suitable cold storage doors for you according to your requirements, so as to avoid unnecessary damages. The more precautions you take against damage, the longer your cold room will not need to be replaced and will be able to work efficiently!

2.Levels of foot traffic: Similar to the above situation, your cold room’s level of foot traffic can have an impact on how long it lasts. If your employees are constantly in and out of cold storage, such as in the food and beverage industry, then this could pose a health and safety issue if your cold room flooring becomes worn.

When the floor of a cold storage room is worn out, there is a greater chance that employees will be injured by tripping or falling. Most importantly, a worn cold storage floor increases the likelihood of ice forming on the floor, posing a greater risk to your workers and your product. Your cold room flooring should be both suitable for your foot traffic levels, your employees and products to ensure maximum lifespan.

3.Geographic location and external factors: Your geographical location may have a greater impact on cold room than might first think. External factors such as weather and erosion should be considered when it comes to the lifespan of cold room.

External cold room is more likely to be damaged by weather than internal cold room. The unpredictability of weather can affect your cold room in various ways. For example, if your roof is damaged during a storm, the roof will leak. In addition to the weather, your location can also affect the lifespan of your cold room. If you are located in a coastal area, you should be concerned about erosion caused by high salt levels in the air. High salt content can cause rust problems, which can also significantly shorten the lifespan of cold room.

4. Refurbishment of cold room: Refurbishment of cold room is one of the best ways to improve and extend the longevity of the cold room and to ensure that all components in the cold storage work efficiently. On average, a cold storage with regular refurbishment and maintenance checks lasts 10-20 years, maybe even longer! A cold storage without regular maintenance may only last 5 to 10 years.

In addition to the above factors, the lifespan of your cold storage will be extended if the initial installation of your cold storage is installed correctly and the materials used are reliable. Xiamen Jialiang can provide services for all aspects of your cold storage project. If you need any cold storage related equipment and parts, please go to our website to browse our various products. We will be committed to providing you with the best quality service!If you would like to learn more, please contact us at www.coldroomjl.com