Posts Tagged ‘Commercial Refrigerators’
Energy Efficient Cooking Equipment-In The Eye Of The Beholder
No matter what type of new commercial refrigerator or perhaps a shiny new toaster oven you may purchase, it doesn’t automatically guarantee you the full benefits of energy cost savings and increased profits.
Today, there are hundreds of models and styles of qualified energy efficient commercial convection ovens, refrigerators, steamers, fryers etc. There are indeed savings associated by the sheer nature of these new pieces of equipment, but the real environmental contribution and energy cost reduction comes from a commitment by the owners and their personnel to handle and operate the equipment correctly with respect and care.
All too often in a commercial environment, cooks, servers and other foodservice employees have an indifferent attitude toward operating and handling equipment correctly. Think about it, how often are both electrical and gas equipment turned on, sometimes hours before it is needed or used; or refrigerator doors propped open for extended periods of time or are not shut closed completely?
If you answer “too often” then quick action is required. If you want to reap the true benefits of energy efficient commercial cooking equipment you yourself must be committed to handle and operate the equipment correctly with respect and care and explain and train your personnel to do the same. The energy savings are then indeed in the eye of the beholder.
Commercial Refrigerators Can Never Be Too Cool
I guess it’s like any technology; just when you think a product has been fine tuned with the latest and greatest, redesigns with even more improvements appear! Such is the case with today’s greener energy efficient reach-in refrigeration systems.
Some manufacturers today are environmentally responsible and are committed to lead the way to a greener more energy efficient foodservice environment. These manufacturers are now building commercial refrigerators using environmentally friendly refrigerants and foams, using recycled materials where suitable and building with energy efficient construction in an effort to help conserve natural resources.
Kudos to those manufacturers of energy efficient commercial refrigerators for their ongoing efforts in bringing us systems that are cooler than cool!
The Value of an Efficient Commercial Refrigerator is Double-Edged
More than ever, in today’s economic environment, costs are all too important and effectively managing them is a challenging full time job in itself. As a professional foodservice operator, quality is also a tireless quest. An inefficient commercial refrigerator affects costs on several fronts. An out-dated, inefficient refrigerator wastes not only costly energy and utility dollars but also affects food quality which results in food waste and poor customer satisfaction. It’s a double edged sword that diminishes a green environment and profit margins!
Many commercial refrigerators today are more energy efficient because they are designed with components such as ECM evaporator and condenser fan motors, hot gas anti-sweat heaters, or high-efficiency compressors. A new efficient commercial refrigerator can significantly reduce energy consumption and utility bills as well as enhance product shelf life and food quality assurance.