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FDA Provides an Update on the new Produce Safety Rule
As the full, national rollout of the Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA)—a sweeping reform of food safety laws designed to better prevent issues as

Inefficient Refrigeration Compressor? It Could be the Pressures
When refrigeration service technicians respond to one of their clients’ service calls, they tend to find the same issues over and over. The most common,

5 Quick Food Safety Tips for Commercial Kitchens
Refrigeration is essential for food safety in commercial kitchens where large quantities of perishable food is stored, such as in cafeterias and restaurants. The FDA

Reduce Your Overall Refrigeration Energy Consumption or Peak Demand Charges?
According to National Grid, there is a very short and sweet distinction between the two:
kW is the rate of using electricity (Demand).
kWh is the electrical energy actually used (Consumption).

Is HVAC/Refrigeration Automation the Next Big Thing for IoT?
As we throttle toward the end of this decade and into the future, the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to become more and more ubiquitous

5 Reasons Why Energy Efficiency is a Smart Corporate Investment
Continuously rising energy costs. A planet that’s heating up as a result of human impact. Shrinking margins and the oversaturation of markets. At the surface

Walk-in Cooler/Freezer Electric Defrost 101: Efficiency [Part 3]
Now that we know what electric defrost is, how it works and how much it costs—it’s time to talk about how to use it more

In Connected, Smart Technologies, the HVACR Industry Sees a Real Game-Changer
Some of the best places to gain insight on the future outlook of specific technologies or industries are trade shows, conferences, and educational sessions hosted

Walk-in Cooler/Freezer Electric Defrost 101: Cost [Part 2]
Last week, we wrote about why you need electric defrost for your commercial freezer and how it works. Here’s a quick refresher. A defrost system is necessary in

Refrigeration Smart Controls and Peak Energy Demand Reduction
In the first part of this blog series on energy consumption and peak energy demand, we explored the differences between the two and what they

3 Questions About Anti-Sweat Door Heaters Answered
1. Why do I need anti-sweat door heaters for my refrigerated cases? Surface condensation can form on cooler and freezer glass doors and frames. Just

Where’s the Most Expensive Ice in the World? On Your Evaporator Coils
We all know ice is great; it’s cheap, can be bought in bulk, and cools most things that we can think of that need to