A systematic approach to walk-in cooler and freezer maintenance is the technician’s best guide. The ubiquitous walk-in cooler or freezer is an essential part of many cafeterias, restaurants and convenience…
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Before purchasing your walk-in, you may be wondering how much it will cost to operate your walk-in. Estimates for Standard Sized Walk-ins To give you a rough estimate of how…
When troubleshooting walk-in freezers, technicians often find a frozen evaporator coil. Although there are several possible causes, one common cause involves the defrost system. For some reason, the system is…
As of January 1, 2009, all walk-in manufacturing companies must sell their refrigeration units with Electronically Commutated (EC) motors. EC motors lower energy costs and significantly improve the walk-in cooler…
The Department of Energy (DOE) has written their interpretation on compliant refrigeration vs. non-compliant refrigeration on walk-in coolers and freezers. Below, DOE explains that any component added to a previously…
Challenge Sun King Brewery, like many other craft brewers, is located in a downtown area. There isn’t much space for a condensing unit, and complicating the situation further was the…
This article is courtesy of Coldtronics Inc. manufacturers of HVACR alarm systems. When diagnosing a problem on a compressor, measuring its amperage draw is part of determining if the compressor…
–Philip J Reed, on behalf of Redstone College Chances are you’ve recently pulled a soda or cold drink of water out of the fridge without giving it much thought. Maybe…
Because food is so important to survival, food preservation is one of the oldest technologies used by human beings. There are many different preservation techniques commonly used today, including: Refrigeration…
Refrigeration systems are critical in the food service industry. It is very important to practice preventative maintenance on your cooling systems to help prevent them from clogging or breaking down,…