3 Ways to Save Energy in The Kitchen

Your business has enough expenses without having to worry about wasting energy in the kitchen. There are many things you can do to cut back on your energy usage. Below are three ways to save energy in the kitchen:

1. Choose an energy-efficient refrigeration unit

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, when choosing a commercial refrigerator, it's important to pay attention to kWh. This tells you how much electricity a model uses in one year. East Coast Refrigeration offers a variety of refrigeration equipment approved by ENERGY STAR. These units can use up to 40 percent less than conventional models sold in 2001.

2. Clean your condenser coils

Dust can accumulate on your refrigeration unit's condenser coils, restricting cool-air flow and making your equipment work harder. House Logic recommends vacuuming up dust and debris on the mechanism every six months.

3. Avoid putting warm food inside freezers & refrigerators

Placing hot or warm food inside of your business' commercial refrigerator wastes energy. That's because, according to Earth 911, your refrigeration unit must use extra energy to cool itself back down afterwards.

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