3 Reasons to Upgrade to CO2 Refrigeration

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the first transcritical CO2 grocery store refrigeration system was installed in 2005 in Italy. Since then, more than 1,000 European supermarkets have implemented the system architecture with great success.

Upgrading to CO2 refrigeration offers many benefits. Below, we take a look at three important ones:

1. Decreased operating costs

Systems using CO2 refrigeration consume less energy per ton of refrigeration than other refrigeration systems. This is especially true when comparing CO2 refrigeration systems to traditional systems at part load, which tend to be less efficient.


2. Environmental benefits

CO2 has a global warming potential (GWP) of one, while hydrofluorocarbons have GWPs up to 4,000 times greater. Supermarkets in particular pump a lot of greenhouse gas gas into the atmosphere; upgrading to CO2 refrigeration could potentially put an end to this.

3. Preparedness for phaseouts 

According to ACHR News, "while nothing has yet to be announced, the industry should anticipate the future emergence of state and federal regulations to improve carbon footprints and further encourage the deployment of environmentally friendly CO2 systems." HFCs are already being phased out!

To learn more about upgrading to CO2 refrigeration, contact us at (631) 249-4556. East Coast Refrigeration is a leader in the industrial and commercial refrigeration industry!

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All About Adiabatic Cooling

What is adiabatic cooling? Online technology media company TechTarget defines it as "the process of reducing heat through a change in air pressure caused by volume expansion."

These innovative, eco-friendly cooling systems rely heavily on fans to cool. But in periods of particularly high temperatures, a spray system kicks in. The goal is to limit water consumption and expand equipment lifespan.

Adiabatic coolers not only use very little water, but they're also cleaner and safer than alternative systems. Cooling towers, on the other hand:

• depend on a continuous spray of water to keep condenser coils cool
• have high evaporation rates
• can harbor legionella bacteria
• require chemical treatment

Adiabatic cooling is a smart cooling method that saves water and energy. To learn more, contact East Coast Refrigeration today at (631) 249-4556. For more tips, find us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

How to Keep Ice Clean & Safe

A recent investigation by Daily Mail uncovered a dirty truth: The ice found in drinks from some of our favorite fast food joints could be contaminated with high levels of bacteria.

The study took a look at ten restaurants in Britain, including McDonald's, Burger King and Starbucks. Six of the eateries contained more bacteria than water found in toilets, and four had enough microbes to be considered a hygiene risk.

How could this be? Experts point to insufficient ice machine maintenance and care.

Here's how to make sure you business's ice is safe to serve:

• Make sure you're properly cleaning ice machines and ice bins
• Establish a regular cleaning and sanitizing routine
• Practice clean ice-handling habits
• Store all ice scoops in an uncontaminated location
• Clean, rinse and disinfect ice scoops once every four hours
• Change water filters according to the manufacturer's instructions

Is your business's ice machine in dire need of repair or replacement? East Coast Refrigeration specializes in commercial ice machines, ice storage and commercial ice delivery systems.

We are a warranty service provider for all of our brand partners, including Vogt, Manitowoc and Scotsman. Give us a call at (631) 249-4556 to learn more!

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How East Coast Refrigeration Can Serve You

Since 2005, East Coast Refrigeration has provided commercial and industrial refrigeration service to the entire Northeast. We serve a variety of industries, from food processing to retail. Let's take a closer look at how we can serve you.

 

Commercial refrigeration services in the Bronx

East Coast Refrigeration offers a full line of commercial refrigeration products. Here's just a taste of the equipment we service and install:

• Ice machines
• Ice storage and delivery systems
• Walk-in coolers freezers
• Condensing units and industrial compressors
• Foodservice equipment
• Chillers
• HVAC units

Our commercial refrigeration products can be used for a number of applications including foodservice, distribution, grocery stores, and small manufacturing and food processing plants.

Industrial refrigeration services in Brooklyn

 

We also design and install industrial refrigeration systems aimed at extending equipment lifespan, reducing costs and making your business as energy efficient as possible. Allow us to customize a unique industrial refrigeration system that meets your needs -- in quality, reliability and efficiency. Products we offer include:

• Reciprocating and screw compressors
• Pressure vessels
• Evaporative condensers
• Cooling towers and chillers

Applications include manufacturing, food processing and packaging, and cold storage.

To learn more about our process, call East Coast Refrigeration today at 631-249-4556. We offer 24-hour emergency service, so don't hesitate to contact us this holiday season!

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What's New in the Foodservice Industry

Many of our clients work in the foodservice industry. So here at East Coast Refrigeration, we do our best to keep up with news and trends within the business.

In 2015, the industry grew by 3.9 percent -- almost a full percent higher than last year. And foodservice operators remain optimistic about the new year as well.

Here's a look at where the foodservice industry is headed in 2016:

 

1. An increase in made-to-order foods. "Convenience-store respondents reflect an evolution, with seven in 10 operators making food on site, one in 10 offering made-to-order smoothies and 43% preparing sandwiches to order," reports CSP Magazine. Consumers are beginning to prefer fresh and custom-made foods, as opposed to grab-and-go options.

2. A need for new equipment. Thirty-two percent of retail foodservice businesses and 34 percent of restaurants plan to invest in new cooler and freezer storage equipment in 2016. This trend likely has to do with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's push toward alternatives in commercial refrigeration.

3. An uptick in competition. The foodservice industry is expanding, due in large part to an increase in convenience stores, evolving supermarket offerings and Internet retailers. That's why it's more important than ever to stay abreast of industry developments and give shoppers what they want.

Looking to invest in new refrigeration equipment in the New Year? East Coast Refrigeration specializes in all types of foodservice equipment. Call us at 631-249-4556 for expert recommendations.

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