How Summer Heat Affects Refrigeration Units

Temperatures are rising in our area, and it's only going to get hotter. Have you put anything into how summer heat will affect your commercial refrigeration?

Refrigerators and freezers can be vulnerable to hot temperatures, especially if they're not stored in a climate-controlled space. When it gets too warm, your appliances are forced to "run much hotter and longer to maintain optimal temperatures, which in turn wears out parts a lot faster," reports Sears Home Services.

If for whatever reason you do keep a commercial refrigeration unit outside, follow these tips to maximize performance:

• Keep the area around the unit clear, which will give it space to put off heat
• Clean the condenser coil clean
• Help it maintain its temperature by keeping it fully stocked
• Consider ways to keep the temperature down, like installing in fans and vents

It's also important to be prepared for power outages and brownouts, which become more common during heat waves. If this happens, call your electrical company as soon as possible.

Move any perishable items into freezers, where they'll be safe for up to 48 hours. Just be sure to keep the door closed!

East Coast Refrigeration provides installation, replacement and repair on commercial refrigeration. If the summer heat takes a toll on your equipment, call us for service: (631) 249-4556.

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