Important questions in relation to a walk in cooler compressor/condenser

When it comes to purchasing a walk in cooler, it can be said that your walk in cooler compressor and other refrigeration components are some of the most crucial parts that make up the entire unit. The walk in cooler compressor/condensing unit, coil(s), expansion valves, etc are all extremely vital components of a fully functioning walk in cooler or walk in freezer.

With that being said, there are some key questions you are likely to be asked when inquiring about purchasing a walk in cooler or freezer with a refrigeration system. Some of the questions you are likely to encounter include but are not limited to:

1.)    What type of products do you plan to keep in the unit? This question is asked to determine a few things. It lets the person doing your quote know what exactly is going in the unit. This is important because certain items need specific refrigeration requirements. For example, a cooler containing flowers needs low speed fans because a high speed fan will dry out the flowers

2.)    Are the products going in the unit pre cooled or pre frozen? If the answer is yes to either of those questions, it lets us know that you’re products are not likely to require as much power from your walk in cooler compressor for a fast pull down time (the time it takes to get your product to the desired temperature). If the answer is no, than it lets us know that you’re products will need a more powerful system to bring them down to the desired temp without having to have to have an extensive run time. This is important and can have a huge impact on the overall horsepower needed for your unit.

3.)    How many deliveries do you receive per week? The number of deliveries you receive a week can have a dramatic impact on what refrigeration system is required for your walk in cooler or freezer. When deliveries are made, they usually require the cooler/freezer doors to be open for extended periods of time while the products are brought in from the delivery vehicle. While these doors are open, you’re leaking cold air and causing your walk in cooler compressor and other components to work overtime in order to maintain the desired temp. The more deliveries you have, the more likely you are to require extra power for your system.

4.)    How many pounds of product do you plan to keep in the unit? This question will help determine the power required from your walk in cooler compressor/condensing unit. It will be combined with the answers to the above questions to help really understand the overall product load and how frequently this product load is coming in.

Many people don’t realize that putting together a quality and efficient walk in cooler or freezer is actually a very scientific process. The above questions will help determine which walk in cooler compressor and other refrigeration components are required to make your new system run to the best of its ability. If you can take a minute and find out the answers to the above questions before you contact someone to obtain a quote, it will allow the whole process to go smoothly and more accurately. After all, a walk in cooler or freezer is a big investment and we at American Cooler Technologies want nothing more than for you to be happy with your new unit for years to come!