J&J Commercial Services Blog

Real-world information on commercial plumbing, kitchen equipment, and facility maintenance from the team that services restaurants, foodservice operations, and commercial properties across Longview, Tyler, and East Texas.

Browse by topic below, or search for a specific issue, from hydro jetting and water leak detection to walk-in cooler troubleshooting and hot-side and cold-side kitchen equipment repair.

Latest Articles

  • Institutional Kitchen Equipment Repair & Maintenance in East Texas
    Institutional kitchens have a lot in common with restaurants, but the demands are different. Schools, hospitals, assisted living communities, nursing homes, universities, churches, and other facilities serve people who depend on meals being ready on time. When a fryer, oven, walk-in cooler, freezer, dishwasher, or ice machine goes down, simply… read more
  • Convenience Store Walk-In Cooler & Refrigeration Repair in East Texas
    Is your convenience store walk-in cooler struggling to keep temperature? Is a beverage cooler running warm, making noise, or working harder than it should? In addition to convenience stores, J&J Commercial Services also provides refrigeration repair in East Texas for gas station retailers and other small retail locations. We repair… read more
  • Slab Leak vs. Underground Pipe Leak: What’s the Difference?
    If you’ve noticed an unexplained increase in your water bill, damp spots around your property, reduced water pressure, or water appearing where it shouldn’t, there’s a good chance you have a hidden leak. While people often use the terms slab leak and underground pipe leak interchangeably, they aren’t always the… read more
  • How Often Should Restaurants Schedule Hydro Jetting?
    Running a successful restaurant means paying attention to more than great food and excellent customer service. Your plumbing system works behind the scenes every day, carrying away grease, food particles, soap, and wastewater. When those drain lines begin to accumulate grease and debris, the result can be slow drains, unpleasant… read more
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