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Refrigeration is the one thing in a kitchen that never switches off, so what an energy efficient commercial fridge costs to run turns up on every quarterly power bill. Energy efficient commercial refrigerators hold the same stock at the same temperature for less power than an older cabinet does.
What to look for is the refrigerant, the insulation, the door seals and the lighting: modern hydrocarbon refrigerants like R290, LED lighting and double glazed glass doors. See the formats in commercial upright fridges, commercial under counter fridges and commercial glass door fridges.
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These are the top FAQs for Commercial Energy Efficient Fridges
What makes one fridge more efficient than another?
The refrigerant first, then the insulation, the door seals and whether the door is glass or solid.
Glass doors are double glazed. Glass may hold cold slightly less well than an insulated solid door, but staff and customers can see the stock without opening it, so the door spends less time open, and the overall power use and cost of ownership may come out lower that way.
Is R290 worth looking for?
It is a natural refrigerant with a low global warming potential and good efficiency, and it is now common across the range. Check the product page for what each model uses.
Older units often use gases being phased down.
How much can better seals save?
A worn door seal makes the compressor run far more than it needs to. Check seals monthly; it is the cheapest efficiency measure there is.
Keep the condenser clean for the same reason.
Where do savings show up fastest?
On cabinets that run long hours: commercial drink fridges in a store, commercial bar fridges behind a bar, or commercial fridges in a kitchen that never closes.
The same applies to commercial freezers, which run colder again.
How do I compare running costs between models?
Look at the refrigerant, the insulation, the door type and the stated power consumption on each product page. Two cabinets of the same size can differ substantially over a year.
Does a glass door always cost more to run?
Nobody can tell you which one is cheaper to run without testing the two cabinets. Glass doors are double glazed, and although glass might hold cold slightly less well than solid, a glass door gets opened less because people can see what is inside it.
A solid door is opened and closed all day and loses some cold air every time, so the overall running cost and cost of ownership may still come out lower on glass. Compare the range in commercial glass door fridges.
What maintenance keeps efficiency up?
Clean condensers, intact door seals and clear airflow inside the cabinet. A dirty condenser or a worn seal will undo any efficiency you paid for.
Check seals monthly and keep the ventilation path clear.
Are there rebates for efficient commercial refrigeration?
Some states run business energy upgrade programs that cover commercial refrigeration, and the rules change regularly. Check your state's current program before you buy.
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