Refrigeration Problem of the Week: Short Cycling in a Quick-Serve Restaurant’s Freezer
Short cycling is a common issue that often goes undetected because the system is running, and safe temperatures in the space are still maintained, but it’s excessively running much more than it needs to.
Where’s the Most Expensive Ice in the World? On Your Evaporator Coils
When evaporator coils ice up, efficiency drops dramatically, temperature set points are hard to maintain, it could damage equipment, and it puts perishable products at risk. Run time increases and operating costs can potentially go up by over 100%.
Restricted Refrigerant Flow? It Could be the Metering Device
One of the most common issues that a commercial or industrial refrigeration system contends with is restricted refrigerant flow. An issue with your metering device — the thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) — can cause serious headaches and potential damage.
Refrigeration Problem of the Week: Evaporator Fans Shut Off Manually
Evaporator fans being turned off by employees is a common, routine occurrence in convenience store walk-ins. The fans are usually turned off during deliveries, product stocking, and inventory, situations where the noise and cold air make for less-than-ideal working environments.
Tripped Circuit Breaker? Sometimes The Easy Diagnosis Isn’t So Easy
Approaching issues with expensive, complex refrigeration systems with a deferential mindset is very problematic. It often doesn’t get to the root of the issue, and allows for the potential for future system failure.
Refrigeration Problem of the Week: Cooling and Heating at the Same Time
In today’s post, we examine a common occurrence in retail locations that are comprised of both a convenience store and a quick-service restaurant: one half of the retail location calling for heating while the other half calls for cooling.
Refrigeration Problem of the Week: Compressor Failed to Start
Large commercial and industrial refrigeration systems are, despite their mammoth size, routinely affected by small, unseen issues. Small, of course, referring to the physical component experiencing the issue (fuses, switches, wiring) and not to their potential negative impact.
Refrigeration Problem of the Week: Why do Problems Always Wait Until the Weekend?
Today’s post will take a look at three different situations that presented the same conundrum: equipment issues arising during the weekend, when no one’s there to troubleshoot right away.
Refrigeration Problem of the Week: Solenoid Valve Stuck Open AGAIN
Today, we take a look at a problem that many of our clients deal with: repetitive failure of a mechanical component. Sometimes, it’s the way the piece was installed into the system, and sometimes it’s just from a bad batch.
Refrigeration Problem of the Week: Freezer Compressor at Risk
Large commercial and industrial refrigeration systems are, despite their mammoth size, routinely affected by small, unseen issues. Small, of course, referring to the physical component experiencing the issue (fuses, switches, wiring) and not to their potential negative impact.