Monthly Archives:: August 2016

Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Choose Thermo King Products And Services

Wednesday, August 17th, 2016 Published By: Patrick Logan

Thermo King is a global leader in transport temperature control systems for a wide variety of vehicles including trailers, trucks, buses, shipboard containers, and rail cars. We also manufacture auxiliary power units (APUs) to decrease engine idling significantly. We back all of our products, provide professional factory-trained service and a full line of genuine competitive parts. From the very beginning, our company has been focused on creating customer-oriented innovations to deliver products safely, reliably, and efficiently all around the world. We uphold this commitment today to help our customers grow their businesses and to improve lives both now and in the future. Here are the top 5 reasons why you should choose Thermo King products and services.

Thermo King products and services provide long-term value for your business

The proper transportation equipment is key for meeting service demands reliably and efficiently. When these demands are met, your business remains profitable. With over seven decades of experience in the industry, Thermo King equipment has consistently proven its dependability. Our products keep their value longer than any other industry leading products.

Thermo King products and services provide built-in savings

When you’re working with superior transportation equipment, your cost of ownership is lower. Proven reliability and efficiency and durable construction save companies money on maintenance expenses and replacement parts. Thermo King’s sustainable designs boast reduced energy consumption for further savings. We quality test all of our products extensively before they go to market to ensure optimal performance and ultimately, fewer breakdowns.

Thermo King provides expert service and support

Thermo King technicians are trained and certified in our entire product line. With the largest service network in North America offering assistance around the clock, you have the support you need as soon as you need it, regardless of your location. We provide Thermo™ Gard Service and Maintenance Solutions that allow you to select the service program that is the best fit for the needs of your business. We have centralized billing, repair authorization options, service, and extended warranty options at all of our 200+ factory-authorized service centers around the country.

Through research and development, Thermo King products and services provide proven results for reliability and quality

Using high-quality products provides peace of mind and helps maximize profits. Thermo King has cutting-edge research and development facilities around the world with the end goal of helping our clients achieve both of these objectives. Thermo King products and services provide real-world technology and success. Our research and development facilities have the capacity to use the most up to date, advanced technologies and processes available to test every product we create. We have close partnerships with our engineering groups to examine the role that technology plays in the key characteristics of our products. In the real world, Thermo King systems and components must be able to withstand harsh and often unpredictable environments. Thorough testing ensures our products make the grade and adhere to our high quality and reliability standards. The result is a superior level of performance for the duration of our products’ lifespan, which results in a higher level of customer satisfaction.

Thermo King provides education and training for our technicians

The Thermo King Education Center is a leading provider of training and education for technicians. Our courses enhance the following skill sets.

  • Expertise in service, repair, and general maintenance
  • Critical thinking skills for diagnostic and service procedures
  • Technical knowledge of the units and the industry as a whole

We look forward to working with you.

Amarillo Thermo King and West Texas Thermo King are located in Amarillo, Lubbock, and Odessa.  We have highly skilled certified technicians ready to service your refrigeration trucks. From installing new components to repairing existing units, we have the skills, resources, and experience to provide the services you need.  To learn more about our services or to schedule an appointment at a specific location, Contact Us Today (for Amarillo, call (806) 376-5837 or contact via email, for Lubbock, call (806) 763-6311 or contact via email, for Odessa, call (432) 561-9792) or contact via email).  You can also visit one of our locations convenient located near you.

Keeping Your Thermo King Refrigeration Unit Clean

Wednesday, August 10th, 2016 Published By: Patrick Logan

Just as its name implies, Thermo King is one of the kings of transporting foods and other perishables to destinations across our country. Keeping your Thermo King refrigeration unit clean helps to keep bacteria from getting into the valuable cargo that you transport.

A Thermo King refrigeration unit

Whether you own your own Thermo King reefer – or it’s the property of the company you work for – you want to make sure it is kept clean and continues to run smoothly. One of the best ways to ensure its performance is up to par, is to perform preventative maintenance. Cleaning and servicing the refrigeration unit will cut down on costly maintenance as well as keep the contents of your hauls clean and free of harmful bacteria.

What you will need to clean the Thermo King refrigeration unit

It’s always smart to be proactive and have your supplies handy before starting any project – cleaning a Thermo King refrigeration unit is no exception. To give your reefer a good cleaning you will need to have the following things close by. A protective eye mask or goggles to prevent a splash in your eye. You’ll need rubber gloves, a 5-gallon bucket, an industrial strength refrigeration unit cleaner and a wide broom. You will also need a garden hose, an electric power washer with heat – and don’t forget the trailer boom.

Steps for cleaning your Thermo King refrigeration unit

Step 1. Make sure the refrigeration unit is turned off and remove any hardware or palettes from the cargo space. This is a good time to put on your protective eye goggles and rubber gloves.

Step 2. Mix the cleaner with water in the 5-gallon bucket – by using a ratio of five parts cleaner to ten parts water (5:10). This solution will go into the power washer.  Next, connect the power washer to the garden hose.

Step 3. Turn the power washer heat to low – and the spray to high.

Step 4.  Spray the unit, starting with the ceiling first – then each wall. Spray the wall from top to bottom. Lastly, spray the floors. Using the wide broom, make sure you get into the grooves in the floor to remove all dirt and debris that has collected since the last cleaning.  

Keep the Thermo King refrigeration unit clean

Truck drivers are usually short on time – if you don’t have the time to go through each step of the cleaning process, most truck stops have professionals who will clean and wash your Thermo King. It’s best to call ahead to schedule a professional wash for your refrigeration unit.

Amarillo Thermo King and West Texas Thermo King are located in Amarillo, Lubbock, and Odessa.  We have highly skilled certified technicians ready to service your refrigeration trucks. From installing new components to repairing existing units, we have the skills, resources, and experience to provide the services you need.  To learn more about our services or to schedule an appointment at a specific location, Contact Us Today (for Amarillo, call (806) 376-5837 or contact via email, for Lubbock, call (806) 763-6311 or contact via email, for Odessa, call (432) 561-9792) or contact via email).  You can also visit one of our locations convenient located near you.