Milk Chiller Maintenance and Cleaning: A Practical Routine
Quick answer: Clean the milk chiller after every emptying: rinse, wash with warm dairy detergent, rinse, and sanitise before the next milk goes in. Check and record the milk temperature every day, keep the condenser free of dust, and act quickly if cooling takes longer than usual.
Key facts
- Clean after every emptying: rinse → detergent → rinse → sanitise
- Record milk temperature at every delivery and collection
- Dust on the condenser = slow cooling and higher power bills
- Keep cleaning and temperature records (Kenya Dairy Board (KDB))
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After every emptying
- Rinse with lukewarm water straight after emptying.
- Wash with warm water and dairy detergent; scrub the outlet valve and agitator.
- Rinse, then sanitise before the next milk.
- Leave the lid open to drain; keep the outlet valve clean and closed.
Weekly and monthly
| Task | How often |
|---|---|
| Acid wash to remove milk stone | Weekly or as needed |
| Brush dust off the condenser | Monthly (more often in dusty sites) |
| Check lid and valve seals | Monthly |
| Technician check of the refrigeration system | Every 6–12 months |
Warning signs
- Milk takes longer to cool than usual.
- The compressor runs non-stop or trips.
- Ice forms unevenly, or the agitator is noisy.
Call a technician early; a small fault caught in time saves a tank of milk.
Milk chillers
100 LTRS MILK CHILLERKSh 280,000
300 LTRS MILK CHILLERKSh 330,000
500L MILK CHILLERKSh 450,000
H-TECH 500 LITERS MILK CHILLERKSh 450,000
700 LITRES MILK CHILLERKSh 650,000
H-TECH 1000 LTRS MILK CHILLERKSh 800,000| Model | Size / capacity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 100 LTRS MILK CHILLER | 100 L | KSh 280,000 |
| 300 LTRS MILK CHILLER | 300 L | KSh 330,000 |
| 500L MILK CHILLER | 500 L | KSh 450,000 |
| H-TECH 500 LITERS MILK CHILLER | 500 L | KSh 450,000 |
| 700 LITRES MILK CHILLER | 700 L | KSh 650,000 |
| H-TECH 1000 LTRS MILK CHILLER | 1,000 L | KSh 800,000 |
| Milk chiller or cooler | – | KSh 320,000 |
Current listed prices incl. VAT (updated 30 September 2026). Full range: Milk chillers price list.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should a milk chiller be cleaned?
After every emptying, with an acid wash weekly or as needed.
Why is my milk chiller cooling slowly?
Often a dusty condenser, low refrigerant or overloading; clean the condenser and call a technician.
What temperature should milk be stored at?
About 4 °C, reached as quickly as possible after delivery.
Do you service milk chillers?
Yes. We service and repair the chillers we supply.