You’re excited about your plans to open that new niche restaurant. You’ve spent a lot of time researching the array of commercial kitchen equipment you’ll need as well as appliances and accessories.
More importantly, you see the advantages of buying used equipment over depleting your cash reserves to buy new. Too, you’ve decided to work with Lauro Auctioneers: they’ve logged a lot of experience and their client list and reviews are top-notch.
Going ‘electric’ or ‘gas’?
It depends, of course, if gas is available at your chosen site. If so, then you’ll probably end up with equipment that may last longer than conventional electric ranges and ovens, for example.
But it might cost more to operate a gas-powered kitchen, although you can usually count spending less on repairs and maintenance. Safety issue? The obvious one is working around an instant—and hot—heat source with side-by-side equipment.
Used commercial ranges and ovens…
You may be surprised on the quality and condition of this category. Often times, savvy restaurant owners, the ones who keep their equipment in good operating condition, will auction off their old equipment because it’s time to recoup their investment.
When buying a used oven, be sure to check the door seals, a common malfunction point. Also, be sure the unit’s temperature controls and heating elements work properly.
Stove top ranges need scrutiny to make sure their heating surfaces are solidly in tact.
‘Fryers’…
Generally, these units are known to have a long life span. Be sure to check the integrity of the oil container for cracks and leaking seams.
Contact us if you’re thinking about buying used commercial kitchen equipment at auction and we’ll make sure you get the best value for your money.
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