4 Reasons to Think About Your HVACR System More Seriously
Commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment is one of those behind-the-scenes essentials that most owner-operators depend on but don’t think much about. Walk-in coolers and freezers can be large, intimidating behemoths that might account for the largest portion of a facility’s electricity consumption.Compressors, evaporator fans, and defrost heaters require a certain level of technical know-how to […]
4 “Check Engine” Warnings for Your HVACR System
As a company, we’ve observed and analyzed roughly 40,000 refrigeration systems over the past 20 years. In that time, we’ve seen the same pain points, and have heard the same complaints over and over. And each comes from one starting point: a lack of awareness by our customers about their equipment’s operation. This could mean […]
3 Things to Consider in New Construction of Cold Storage Facilities
For processors, distributors, wholesalers, and suppliers, there is a dizzying amount of choices for the construction of a new cold storage facility. But they shouldn’t necessarily pick the first, or the cheapest, option they have. Below, according to an article in the Produce Processing publication, are three things that should be considered before anything is built. Research. It’s […]
3 Solenoid Valve Issues That Can Derail Your HVACR’s Energy Efficiency
When it comes to the relationship between good performance, energy usage, and commercial/industrial refrigeration, there are many components we need to be cognizant of to ensure harmonious operation. In many cases, we know if and when the refrigeration system is running but do we know how well it’s running? Like with our post about compressor short cycling, today’s topic focuses on an […]
Leveraging Energy Management System Data for the Greatest ROI
Across nearly every industry-type, regardless of their location, size, product offerings, or customer base, businesses are feeling the pressure to do more with less. In our world–companies with commercial or industrial refrigeration systems like walk-in coolers and freezers, and refrigerated warehouses–it’s a top-of-mind consideration. Whether it’s a kitchen in a chain of restaurants, or a […]
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, and obvious, reason for a service call is a space temperature that is too warm. And, just as common, is suction pressure and/or head pressure being involved in the cause. […]
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 in our daily lives. On smaller scales, we see it in our homes with products that now merge thermostats with home security, or allow us to order items from Amazon […]
Looking for Energy Savings? Look In to Retrofitting Your Refrigeration
Many refrigeration systems in the food retail environment (walk-in coolers, walk-in freezers, and reach-in cooler cases) 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 with energy efficiency measures that will reduce their […]
Equipment Optimization: A Driving Force in High-Performance Buildings
The concept of energy efficiency at the commercial level is nearly a ubiquitous one in today’s landscape. Cutting costs is a high-priority goal for just about any entity, and we’ve finally reached a point where technology has made a building’s energy consumption a viable target to go after. There are also the goals set forth […]
5 Signs Your Refrigeration Might Be Nearing An Expensive Problem
Whether it’s in a walk-in cooler storing cold beverages, a refrigerated storage room for fresh produce, or a biomedical freezer containing sensitive compounds, one fact remains the same: the refrigeration system is the single-most important piece of equipment to your product’s survival. It is a facet of business that is often placed in the “if […]