As a contractor, you want to provide excellent service to your customers, which can mean providing them with high-quality products as well as offering advice on how to use it effectively and save money. If you work with restaurant owners who use commercial refrigeration systems every day, one way you can help is by giving tips to conserve energy. Progress Supply has served contractors throughout Cincinnati, OH, with refrigeration systems for over half a century, and they provide advice for reducing energy waste you can pass on to your customers. 

4 Energy-Conserving Tips for Commercial Refrigeration Systems

1. Program Defrost Cycles

Many people run defrost cycles on fridges and freezers for too long, which expends unnecessary energy. Increase the efficiency of fridges and freezers by setting the defrost cycle to run in 15-minute intervals about four times per day.

2. Inspect Gaskets & Closers

Door gaskets and automatic closers are crucial to conserving energy. If they are worn down and cracked, warm air may infiltrate the refrigeration system, causing it to work harder and operate with decreased efficiency.

3. Promote Cleanliness

Cleaning the condenser and evaporator coils of fridges and freezers on a regular basis will optimize heat transfer. In fact, routine cleanings may increase the efficiency of a refrigeration system by up to 90%.

4. Try LED Lighting

Since LED lights make minimal use of heat, they are quite energy-efficient. They also function much better in cold environments and last longer than more traditional lighting solutions. 

When you need affordable, dependable, and efficient refrigeration equipment to fulfill your clients’ orders, trust Progress Supply. Give their Cincinnati location a call at (513) 681­-3881, or reach them after hours at (513) 616-1635 to learn more about their available equipment. You can also contact their Columbus location at (614) 299-6220 or their Dayton location at (937) 222-8689. Visit them online to find out more information about refrigeration systems.