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 efficiently by implementing several control strategies.
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. This week, we break down the costs associated with defrost, and the potential costs of ice build up on evaporator coils.
Walk-in Cooler/Freezer Electric Defrost 101 [Part 1]
Here’s a basic rundown: there are defrost heater elements located within the coils of your freezer evaporator units. They are controlled by a time clock and turn on during certain times of the day to keep coils free of ice.
NRM is Proud to Play a Role in the Dunkin’ Brands, National Grid, and Eversource Energy Management Program
The energy management program, available to Dunkin’ Brands franchise owners, seeks to identify opportunities to improve the energy management capabilities of DD locations. NRM has retrofitted hundreds of coolers with their smart controls and energy efficiency measures in coordination with the program.
Looking for Energy Savings? Look In to Retrofitting Your Refrigeration
Many refrigeration systems in the food retail environment comprise older equipment, and many businesses are unable to absorb the cost of replacing the equipment with newer, more expensive components. But there are options out there to retrofit the systems.
Simplifying the Complex Inner-Workings of Your HVACR System
We’ll explore a brief overview of how an HVAC system does what it does, and a few different kinds you can find out in the “wild.” A quick note: this blog post is not intended to be viewed as a comprehensive resource.