An ironic thing happened last week. We got more responses from our “Senior Pet” blog post—on a site dedicated to commercial refrigeration upgrades, mind you--than from any other blog post! So while most of you like learning about the latest happenings in commercial refrigeration and cold storage, … [Read more...]
Refrigeration & Energy Consumption
When a refrigeration system reaches the proper temperature, the compressor and condenser shut off while the evaporator fans continue to run 365/24/7. As the evaporator motor uses electricity, it generates heat and introduces that heat into the refrigeration box - walk-in cooler and/or freezer … [Read more...]
The 7 No B.S. Ways We Can Help Your Company
You get lots of email every day. Doesn’t it seem like most of the emails are pleas to buy this or that, or beg you to check out this product or that product, or reasons why XYZ Company is awesome and you should totally do business with them? We get those same emails. Everyday. But how many … [Read more...]
3 Easy Steps To Survive a Zombie Attack
If you’re in a business that uses cold storage, you may have zombies in your walk-in coolers and freezers. Let me explain. When you think ‘zombie’ what comes to mind? A slow, lumbering creature that needs lots of energy in the form of defenseless humans to keep going? If so, then watch out – … [Read more...]
4 DIY Quick Fixes to Save Energy & Money in Your Commercial Walk-in Coolers and Freezers
4 DIY Quick Fixes to Save Energy & Money in Your Commercial Walk-in Coolers and Freezers The typical school district, grocery or convenience store uses energy in a variety of ways: heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting, computer equipment... You might think that all those things … [Read more...]
5 Reasons To Upgrade Your Commercial Refrigeration System Now
We’ve been talking for awhile about the benefits of switching out shaded pole motors in walk-in coolers in favor of more energy-efficient EC Motors and Motor Controllers. They are up to 80% more energy efficient than shaded pole motors, to name just one benefit. EC Motors are so beneficial, it … [Read more...]
Four DIY Lighting Improvements to Save Energy & Money in Your Facility
The typical commercial building uses energy in a variety of ways: heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting, computer equipment... Recently we’ve been talking about refrigeration, because in buildings that utilize cold storage, a little more that half (55%) of a that building’s energy is consumed … [Read more...]
