Whether you’re new to the restaurant game or an old hand, chances are that you’ve seen more equipment fail than you really want to think about.

While you can’t make your appliances last forever, you’ll find out quickly that there’s a lot you can do to ensure the productivity of your kitchen. Waiting on blind chance just isn’t a valid way to approach your equipment.

We can’t account for all failures, but the following are the top five reasons why things go awry in the commercial kitchen.