The rubber door gasket on the inside edge of the doors of all your refrigeration equipment is very important. It prevents cold air from escaping, which means the unit will stay colder longer and use less energy. Old refrigeration door gaskets wear out and lose their seal. Even worse, older gaskets can pose …
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4 Strategies For Better Commercial Refrigeration Efficiency
Now that we are entering the hottest time of the year, it’s a good time to examine the commercial refrigeration units in your restaurant and make sure they are operating as efficiently as possible. No matter what you do, you’re going to end up spending more money on refrigeration this …
Read More »Replacing Refrigeration Door Latches & Hinges
There are many different styles of hinges and latches for refrigeration equipment. Both the hinges and latches have a number on the back. In addition, they may say “flush” or have the offset size, e.g. 1 1/8, 1 ½, etc. It is important to have that number on the back …
Read More »Replacing Refrigeration Fan Motors & Blades
Refrigerators are the backbone of your kitchen. They are usually durable and long-lasting, but when they go down, you have to have them fixed right away. Some tips on replacing the fan motor in your commercial refrigeration unit: There are two types of motors for refrigeration. 1. Condenser fan motor. 2. …
Read More »The Quick Guide to Commercial Refrigeration Problems
Commercial refrigeration is key to the success of any restaurant and keeping your units properly running can save you both time and money. Whether your commercial refrigerator won’t stop running when you want it to or simply won’t run at all, this quick guide will help you to troubleshoot all …
Read More »Adventures In Restaurant Maintenance: Refrigeration
In this article I would like to talk about the refrigerators and freezer units commonly found in a commercial kitchen and restaurant. The average unit will give long service with minimal maintenance; however there are a few things you should know that could possibly prevent breakdowns. You should also read …
Read More »Replace Commercial Refrigeration Thermostats Yourself
There are two types of temperature controls used in commercial refrigeration: 1. Thermostatic (either an air sensing type or evaporator coil sensing type) 2. Low pressure control Let’s start with thermostatic type controls. An air-sensing thermostat does just that: it senses air temperature. The control sensor tube is usually mounted in the …
Read More »Commercial Reach In Refrigerators: Know What To Buy
Commercial Reach In Refrigerator Buying Guide Commercial reach in refrigerators are generally used in restaurants for short term food and ingredient storage, as opposed to large walk-ins that store bulk items long term. The commercial reach in refrigerators available through eTundra.com are built for heavy duty use and have a …
Read More »Identifying Commercial Refrigeration Thermostats
There are two types of temperature controls used in commercial refrigeration: 1. Thermostatic: either an Air Sensing type or Evaporator Coil Sensing type 2. Low pressure control Let’s start with thermostatic type controls. An air-sensing thermostat does just that: it senses air temperature. The control sensor tube is usually mounted in the …
Read More »Food Safety Checklist for Restaurants
With September being Food Safety Education Month, now is a great time to review how to practice proper food safety and sanitation in your restaurant. According to QSR Magazine, foodborne illnesses such as norovirus and salmonella cost the foodservice industry over $55 billion each year. This is a hefty price …
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