- Cema Refreshments
- Unit 5 Pintail Close
- Victoria Business Park
- Nottingham
- NG4 2SG
As we creep into the colder months, many of us start to look forward to autumnal and festive hot drinks – and what if your employees could enjoy their favourite seasonal drink whilst they’re working?
As the temperatures drop, demand for hot drinks peaks throughout the winter, which puts extra strain on coffee and vending machines. Proactive maintenance and smart consumable storage are vital to keep machines running reliably and ensure that you have happy staff and customers throughout the chilly months.
Here are some of the easiest ways you can winter-proof your commercial drink machines and keep your office coffee service running smoothly.
Everyone has their own personal seasonal favourite, whether it’s a pumpkin spiced lattes, gingerbread flavours, hot chocolates, and other syrup variations. All of these hot drinks need their own dairy-free options as well, so make sure they include alternative milks such as oat, soy, and almond.
At Cema Refreshments, we make sure you stay fully stocked on coffee beans, syrups and hot chocolate powders, perfect for every winter drink. It is essential to use quality consumables from trusted suppliers like us, to ensure consistency and taste even when usage is at its highest.
With demand spiking over the winter, reliability is essential as breakdowns at peak times can frustrate staff, guests, and customers. This is why our fully managed service is the ideal way to always keep your coffee machines and vending equipment fully operational.
In addition, the cold weather adds stress to your drink machines as heating elements need to work harder, water systems can be affected, and condensation increases. In fact, many coffee machine failures occur during the winter thanks to temperature fluctuations and high usage levels.
By scheduling regular maintenance for your coffee machines, you can prevent issues before they disrupt your operations. Ensuring your workplace refreshments stations continue to person when you it matters most.
It is important that you descale and clean your machine regularly with Cema cleaning products, as limescale build-up can affect heating efficiency. You also need to store your consumables properly, as powders, syrups, beans and milk all need to avoid cold, damp areas to prevent clumping or spoilage.
Thinking about where your machine is located can also be an important consideration, as cold or draughty spots might affect water systems and temperature control. You should also make sure that you schedule regular service checks to catch faults early and make sure you follow manufacturer guidance for winter-specific maintenance routines.
If you have multiple coffee machines, partnering with a trusted provide for office coffee solutions can simplify the process. At Cema Refreshments we our fully managed service offers cleaning, stock replenishments as well as on-site support.
Some of the most common problems during winter include frozen pipes, condensation, heating failures and clumping consumables.
You therefore need to check that your pipes are insulated, powders and syrups are stored at room temperatures, and drip trays are cleaned as frequently as possible. It is also important to make sure that you check your water filters on a regular basis.
As a quick fix, run test drinks in the morning before everyone arrives and monitor for temperature drops. You can then adjust the machine settings for colder ambient conditions.
Peak winter demand an environmental strain create potential for faults in your drinks machines so make sure you have proactive maintenance and proper consumable storage at the forefront of keeping your machines reliable. Cema Refreshments’ managed service ensures machines stay winter-proof on your business never misses a cup.
So, whether you need coffee machine maintenance, vending machine reports or reliable office coffee supplies, we’re here to keep your workforce warm, refreshed and proactive all winter long.
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