Why You Shouldn't Constantly Open & Close Your Commercial Refrigeration Unit

Did you know that keeping your commercial refrigeration unit's door open for too long wastes electricity and money?

"...[That] open door accounts for 7% of the appliance's total energy use," reports Good Housekeeping. That's right -- a huge chunk of your commercial refrigeration bill comes from simply keeping the door open for too long.

Every time you open your commercial refrigerator, cold air escapes while warmed air moves in. This puts your appliance's compressor into overdrive, working hard to drive out warm air and maintain a cold temperature. The result? A steeper energy bill and a heavier carbon footprint.

So what can you do to lower your utility costs? Follow these simple steps;

• Take several items from your commercial refrigeration unit at once
• Try to retrieve items as quickly as possible to minimize time with door open
• Stress to your staff the importance of keeping commercial refrigeration units closed

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