Numerous components are needed to keep commodious walk-in freezers frigid on the inside. In addition to major parts like the compressor, condenser, and evaporator, there are smaller ones that seldom get much attention. But because these pieces can improve the performance and reliability of any unit, restaurant owners would be wise to pay attention to…
DetailsIn the operation of walk-in coolers and freezers, evaporator fans generally operate 24/7/365. These fans can be significant sources of energy consumption. It may even seem counterproductive to run them all the time because they actually generate heat as they function. Many business owners try to reduce the operation time of evaporator fans to cut…
DetailsAll great inventors are problem solvers. From Benjamin Franklin with his bifocals to Johannes Gutenberg and his printing press, necessity is almost always the mother of invention. Such was the case with Oliver Evans, an often overlooked 18th-century inventor who made remarkable contributions to the industrial process in early America. With an aim toward reducing…
DetailsWhere would humankind be without the refrigerator? Introduced in the early 20th century, the now ubiquitous appliance makes food storage convenient and safe. To accomplish this impressive feat, refrigerators rely on substances that have thermodynamic properties. Aptly named refrigerants, they change from liquids to gases and back again. At the end of the refrigeration cycle,…
DetailsAs anyone who’s ever watched an episode of Kitchen Nightmares knows, walk-in refrigerators are the bane of host Gordon Ramsay’s existence. The quick-tempered celebrity chef almost always makes a disgusting discovery when he enters the oversized appliance. In addition to rotted food, he often finds wet spots and spills that cause him to blow his…
DetailsEnergy efficiency has many benefits. When consumers make purchase decisions based on energy efficiency, the environment usually benefits. These purchase decisions often result in reduced expenses and lower costs, both initially and over the long-term. Learn about important energy efficiency rules regarding a walk-in cooler or a walk-in freezer to cut down on CO2 emissions…
DetailsThe inventory inside a walk-in cooler depends on consistent cool temperatures. The following three telltale signs indicate that a freezer is on the fritz and that it is time for a replacement. Food Doesn’t Last Through Its Expiration Date Tossing perishable inventory is throwing money away. This loss is more than annoying; it could signal…
DetailsPerishable food demands careful storage to prevent or slow the growth of bacteria. The temperature in a walk-in cooler or a walk-in freezer is crucial for food safety. Business owners can monitor this setting with a thermometer. Choose the best gauge to make monitoring this equipment simple and effective. Without a thermometer, it is…
DetailsMost business owners know that they have to keep a walk-in cooler/freezer clean to maintain it properly. Cleaning techniques are important to ensure safety and continued function of the equipment. The following tips will remove soiling while keeping the unit operating efficiently. – Water will freeze quickly in a cooler or freezer, which can create…
DetailsHollywood, let’s remember, is not reality. In real life, it would be unusual for you (or anyone else) to get locked inside your walk-in cooler, as long as the door latch and the electronic components are in good working order. But moviemakers still insist on locking characters inside freezers to make things more dramatic. Here…
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