Commercial Refrigeration Blog

While laying out the overall design, one of the most important considerations to take into account is the placement of open case refrigeration units for restaurant, hotel shop, convenience store, or supermarket refrigeration units will be placed is one of the most important things to consider. These cases cannot be placed just anywhere. In fact, careful planning to create an uncluttered look while getting optimum performance from the unit is critical. Before placing an open refrigeration display unit simply where it fits, these additional steps should be taken for the perfect placement. Since open merchandiser units do not have glass enclosures like some types...

Commercial refrigeration equipment that is designed to be seen by customers requires a few things to really stand out. Placement that is convenient for the customer that also doesn’t clutter up space is one way to attract attention, but having the right lighting is equally as important because it allows customers to easily view what is inside of the cooler. When deciding what type of lighting is best, there are two main types to choose from: T8 and LED. T8 lighting is a type of fluorescent lamp that is most commonly found in coolers and refrigerators. Unlike the old T12 lamps, these do not contain...

Online shopping has grown in recent years because of its convenience, so it’s no surprise that many entrepreneurs are buying their equipment, including commercial refrigeration units, online. Hoteliers and, restaurateurs, as well as and convenience store and supermarket owners all have turned to the Web to find great deals on essential equipment for their businesses. However, shopping on the Internet isn’t so cut and dry.  Consumers can often become overwhelmed with the number of options coupled with pricing discrepancies. Before purchasing commercial refrigeration equipment online such as a commercial glass door refrigerator or a floral display cooler, entrepreneurs and managers should heed these four...