Outdoor Refrigeration and Winter Storms

As temperatures in the Northeast continue to drop, we're also seeing more and more snowfall. How will your outdoor commercial refrigeration condenser units hold up? If your unit isn't designed to operate in frigid temperatures, your system's performance may suffer. 

Outdoor refrigeration and winter storms

During serious winter storms and polar vortexes, temperatures can drop to below 0 degrees. This makes it hard for outdoor refrigeration systems to maintain the right temperature. You could end up with a lot of spoiled food if you don't take the right precautions.

How to keep your outdoor commercial refrigeration unit running

There are certain accessories that can help your outdoor refrigeration survive winter storms. For example, consdenser bypass valves can be used to keep condensing pressure consistent. It will even work in subzero conditions!

To prevent refrigerant from becoming sluggish, a compressor crank case heater can be used. It works to keep the compressor warm.

An adjustable low pressure control should be used for all outdoor commercial refrigeration systems.

For more information on outdoor refrigeration and winter storms, contact East Coast Refrigeration at (631) 249-4556. Don't forget to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Google+, too!