Commercial refrigeration is an important part of many diverse industries; it is commonly used in food processing facilities, food distribution centers, warehouses as well as bio-tech rooms, mortuaries and hospitals. With such a wide array of uses, the majority of commercial refrigeration in California is custom designed to meet the very specific and often unique needs of the end user.
In designing the system, there are numerous points that must be addressed.
Size:
When you are considering the size of a commercial refrigerator there is a fine balance between storage space and cost. It is always advisable to have more space than is needed but not so much that operating costs get out of line.
If the unit is undersized it will cycle more frequently which will but an undo strain on the mechanics, if the unit is overpowered it will fail to cycle often enough to eliminate humidity, which is the main cause of unwanted icing.
Keeping cooling costs in line:
This is always a concern for those that operate commercial refrigeration in California. There are a few things that can be done to address this issue.
Strip curtains help to keep the conditioned air in the cooler as you move merchandise in and out. Periodically check door gaskets for wear, if they are worn have them replaced. If your unit is a walk-in, check periodically from the inside, look for any evidence of light coming from the door area and other areas where the panels have been penetrated for services such as electricity supply.
The key to operating efficiency is quality. An inexpensive unit will consume more power over its life; with power costs at an all time high, you will be spending far more over time that what it would have cost to install the best commercial refrigeration in California that is available.
Commercial refrigeration in California is a significant investment and choices should be made wisely. TKS Cold Storage Manufacturing and Construction has over fifty years experience building high spec commercial and industrial refrigeration systems.
