Energy (and money) Saving Tips for Your Walk-in
April 1st, 2009 commentsTips for Saving on Energy Costs
Here are some ways to help you save energy costs on your walk-in cooler or freezer.
- Properly seal all penetrations in walk-in.
- Replace worn or damaged door seals.
- Install refrigeration away from doors.
- Keep condenser coils clean.
- Do not prop door open for an extended period of time.
- Add strip curtains or air curtains to your walk-in for extra protection from air infiltration when door is open.
- Make sure the lights are off when exiting the walk-in. Lights produce heat, which will cause your unit to run more to hold its optimal temperature.
- Periodically, check gaskets between panels to make sure they are not cracked or weathered. If so, check with your local health codes for the correct procedure to follow as far as repair and replacement.
- Make sure there is nothing stacked around the coil to restrict airflow.
- Make sure fan motors are balanced and running at optimum speed. Clean fan blades to reduce drag.
- Use an evaporator with an EC Motor.
- Utilize Smart Defrost Kits.
- Set defrost frequency at minimum requirements.
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- Maintaining Your Walk-in Cooler or Freezer
- Own a restaurant? Tips to save time, energy, and money.
- U.S. Cooler Saves Customers Money with Energy Efficient Walk-ins
2 responses to “Energy (and money) Saving Tips for Your Walk-in”
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can you tell me what the temperature range for DBR or NSF requirements are (min. to max.) for commercial walk-in refrigerators and freezers for a food service establishment
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The NSF requires that walk-in cooler air temperature be kept at 40 degrees F or below. The requirements for a walk-in freezer are 0F or below. However, most restaurants keep their freezers set at -10F.
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