How to Lower Commercial Refrigeration Energy Costs

"A typical 40,000-square-foot (ft2) grocery store in the U.S. can spend nearly $230,000 annually on energy," reports EnergyRight.com. It's a massive expense, and it doesn't necessarily have to be that way. Are you looking for ways to lower commercial refrigeration energy costs? Keep reading below:

DO perform regular maintenance on your unit:

• Clean your condenser coils. Doing this about once every six months should improve efficiency. Plus, it will keep the inside of your commercial refrigeration units cold!
  
• Keep an eye out for cracks. A worn out gasket will not do a very good job at keeping warm air out. Check your gasket (aka rubber door seal) often for damages that could cause your energy bill to skyrocket.
  
• Fill it up (but don't overfill it). You may not know this, but keeping your commercial refrigeration unit well-stocked can help it retain its temperature. However, it's important that you don't over-stuff the unit; doing so could lead to warm spots in your fridge.

DO NOT do the following things if you want to lower commercial refrigeration energy costs:

• Do not store your unit near heat-producing appliances. Commercial stoves produce a lot of heat. Keeping your commercial refrigerator near a heat-generating appliance will make it work harder to stay cool.
  
• Do not leave the door open. This one's common sense, but it bears repeating. Every time you open the door to your commercial refrigeration unit, cold air escapes. Only open the door when you need to -- and be sure to make it quick! -- in order to minimize energy costs.

If you're still seeing higher-than-normal energy costs, contact the experts of East Coast Refrigeration. We can repair your commercial refrigeration unit and bring down your utility bills. Dial 631-249-4556 to get in touch.

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