If you operate a restaurant, café, grocery store, school, bar, or convenience store in Michigan, chances are you rely on one of a handful of commercial refrigeration brands. While each brand has its strengths, they all share one thing in common. Their performance depends heavily on keeping the door seals tight and properly maintained.
This guide gives you an overview of the most common refrigeration brands used across Michigan and simple ways to keep them running efficiently.
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Each brand has its own door design, gasket profile, hinge setup, and airflow patterns. A small issue like a worn gasket has different effects depending on the model. Understanding the basics helps you stay ahead of breakdowns and inspections.
Michigan food service operations rely heavily on five major brands. Here’s what you need to know about each one.
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True is the most widely used brand in Michigan restaurants and convenience stores. Their reach ins, prep tables, and display coolers are known for reliability and strong airflow.
Gaskets wearing out from constant use
Doors not sitting flush over time
Broken magnetic strips inside the gasket
Temperature drift during busy hours
Clean gaskets weekly
Inspect the door for alignment
Ensure no product is blocking airflow
Replace worn gaskets immediately to protect the compressor
Turbo Air units are popular for their self cleaning condenser design and strong energy performance.
Gaskets hardening faster in colder kitchens
Corners pulling away from the liner
Doors not closing fully
Clean gasket tracks frequently
Replace gaskets when corners lift
Avoid overstocking shelves near airflow vents
Turbo Air units perform extremely well when their doors seal tightly.
Often used in bars, cafés, and markets, Beverage Air units are known for fast recovery times and strong face frame construction.
Gaskets cracking due to moisture exposure
Doors requiring hinge adjustments
Frost buildup around frames
Check gasket softness regularly
Keep hinge screws tightened
Replace worn gaskets to prevent frost and warm air leaks
Commonly found in school kitchens, hospitals, and high volume restaurants, Delfield offers durable prep tables and reach ins.
Frequent door slamming wears gaskets quickly
Temperature fluctuation if the door doesn’t close smoothly
Gaskets absorbing moisture
Teach staff not to slam doors
Inspect gasket corners weekly
Replace gaskets every 12 to 24 months depending on use
Victory units are known for heavy duty build quality and long service life. They are common in grocery stores and hotel kitchens.
Small tears develop in high traffic areas
Magnetic strips weaken over time
Doors become misaligned
Monitor for gasket separation
Re-level the door if alignment is off
Replace gaskets at the first sign of air leaks
Even the best commercial refrigerator in the world cannot maintain stable temperatures with a weak door seal. A worn gasket allows warm air inside, causing:
Higher energy bills
Temperature drift
Frost buildup
Food safety concerns
Shorter compressor lifespan
If you’ve noticed temperature issues on any brand listed above, schedule service on our commercial gasket services page.
Simple maintenance steps can dramatically reduce breakdowns:
Clean gaskets regularly
Check for cracks or corners lifting
Stay on top of hinge adjustments
Replace gaskets every 1 to 3 years (sometimes sooner)
Avoid overstuffing shelves
Michigan kitchens are busy and equipment runs constantly. A little care goes a long way.
We measure, make, and install precision fit gaskets for all major refrigeration brands used in Michigan. Our on site service helps reduce downtime, protect your food inventory, and keep your kitchen inspection ready.
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Every refrigeration brand is different, but they all depend on one thing. A tight, reliable, properly aligned door seal. Paying attention to your gaskets keeps your equipment performing at its best and helps prevent surprise failures.
If you need fast, professional gasket replacement for any brand in your kitchen, we’re here to help Michigan businesses stay ahead of costly problems.