Commercial Refrigeration Blog

Any restaurateur or grocery store owner knows the importance of an efficient commercial refrigerator. Not only does a more efficient refrigeration unit maintain a consistent temperature that keeps food and beverages cool and meats at safe temperatures, but an efficient system also helps save in energy costs. With these easy steps, you can quickly boost your commercial refrigerator’s efficiency. All refrigeration units rely on circulation for cooling. In order for the air to circulate properly, the fan that works with the compressor and evaporator to cool the air needs to be clean and free of obstructions. Over time, dust can accumulate on...

As an owner or manager of a commercial space that caters to food, it is essential to the success of your business to maximize space in your kitchen, store, or restaurant. A common complaint among those requiring commercial refrigeration for their company is the lack of or loss of space when the product is installed. This problem can be two-fold, affecting the interior of the refrigerator as well as the exterior space in your kitchen or store. Consideration of how the size and shape of the refrigerator affect your area can give way to more efficient placement that could be instrumental in...

There are several factors to consider when deciding on what type of walk in cooler to buy. Before you purchase or install a long door walk in display cooler, you’ll want to understand what each one offers. These types of commercial coolers are essential to a thriving business. Before you purchase it's important to understand how these coolers can increase your marketable space and allow for proper refrigeration. Let’s explore how the design of a long door walk in display cooler plays an integral role for your inventory. Walk in display coolers are made up of three components: the glass door, the...

Businesses are using beer caves to stock and cool a variety of drinks that can withstand cooler temperatures for a longer duration. As a business owner, it’s important to understand how you can cater to all of your customers with a specifically designed cooling area. Whether you’re remodeling or building a new store, you can immediately increase your space by installing a beer cave for your alcoholic beverages. The popular beer cave is essential for any store owner who wants to increase the volume of cold beverages available. Beer caves are walk-in coolers that differ from other commercial coolers in one way. The design...

Now that you're ready to make the investment in a walk in cooler, where do you start? Without the necessary up front research into the exact type of walk in cooler you will need, this could be a very costly mistake. Purchasing a walk in cooler for your business is a big decision that should not be taken lightly. In this article we will go over the steps you will need to take to insure your initial investment will last many years and give you a good return for your hard earned dollars. So where to begin? One of the...

In this article we will be highlighting best practices for commercial food storage in restaurants, grocery stores, and food storage applications. Lately this has been a hot topic in the news. It's far too often an occurrence where we've seen in the news a food product recall in a wide range of commercial food manufacturing venues. Take for example the recent outbreak of food borne illness carried by supposedly "washed and bagged fresh spinach" of all types. This lead to massive recalls across the country. And unfortunately cost some innocent people their lives. How could this happen in today's age...