Why buy new versus used commercial foodservice equipment?
It may be cheaper initially to buy used equipment but it can cost you more in the long run. Here’s why buying new equipment is the better long-term bet: -New equipment comes with a warranty on parts and labor. -New equipment is generally designed with more energy-efficient technology and can be less expensive to operate. -Properly maintained, new equipment will have a longer life than used equipment. -Used equipment can be a gamble: will it work when hooked up, did its former owner use and maintain it correctly, does it meet code, will it be covered by insurance? -Used electric equipment can be expensive to repair if any of its many parts fail. -Water for equipment such as dishwashers and steamers can be caustic, putting stress on heating elements and metal–it’s probably smarter to buy this equipment new. Up-front purchase price is only part of the equation; operational considerations such as those listed above are of equal importance.
