Proper commercial refrigeration maintenance is extremely important. It will extend life of commercial refrigeration including coolers, freezers & ice machines. Routine maintenance can also reduce the chances of emergency service caused by major component failure such as a compressor or condenser fan motor going bad due to a dirty coil. We try to get the word out about this as much as possible. We want to let our clients & everyone else know how important maintenance is. In this case an ounce of prevention is worth much more than a pound of cure!The following is a short list of some possible problems caused by not maintaining equipment on a regular basis.Failure of fan motors caused by dirty coils restricting air flow.Failure of thermostat caused by high amp draw due to dirty condenser coils.Failure of compressor caused by dirty condenser coil & excessive head pressure.Restriction of capillary tubing (metering device) caused by refrigerant oil … [Read more...]
Commercial Refrigeration Energy Saving Tips
Refrigeration accounts for about 20% of the energy used world wide. There are steps that can be taken to lower commercial refrigeration energy consumption. Following our thorough refrigeration maintenance checklist and performing control upgrades can reduce electrical consumption by as much as 20% and more. It can also extend the life of commercial refrigeration equipment & prevent commercial refrigeration repair service. The following is recommended to start reducing commercial refrigeration energy usage & avoid commercial refrigeration service calls. Commercial Refrigeration Energy Saving ChecklistKeep condenser coils clean & de grease if necessary. Have the coils inspected once a month or more. Make sure door gaskets (seals) are in good condition & working properly. If refrigeration unit is equipped with automatic door closers make sure they operate properly. Keep commercial ice machines clean & have them serviced at least twice a year. Ice Machine … [Read more...]
Know When To Replace Your Commercial Refrigerator Or Compressor
When it comes to repairs, think of your commercial refrigerator like you would your car. Imagine the compressor in a cooler is like an engine in a vehicle. If the compressor goes bad and is replaced you get a new compressor, not a whole new cooler. The same way the garage doesn't tell you to get a new car just because you need a bit of engine work. In other words, all the other components including coils, fans, controls, piping, and gaskets (door seals) are still old. This is similar to an engine in a car going bad and being replaced. You end up with a new engine in an old car. There are a couple of key factors to consider when trying to decide whether or not to do a major repair on a piece of refrigeration equipment. Here are a few things to ponder before pulling the trigger on an expensive repair.1. How old is the cooler? If older than 10 years it is advisable to price out a new one.2. What kind of refrigerant is used in the cooler? If the answer is R12, R502, or R22, … [Read more...]
5 Steps To Conserve Energy & Extend Life Of Refrigeration Equipment In Chicago
The following is a short, but extremely important, list of things end-users can do on their own to reduce power usage and extend the life of their commercial refrigeration units including coolers, freezers, and ice machines. This list is easy to check, and critical in maintaining proper product temperature. If, after reading this, you should have any questions please feel free to contact us! 1: KEEP CONDENSER COILS CLEAN: This includes condensers on coolers, freezers, and ice machines! The condenser coil is the heat exchanger on refrigeration units. It's the coil located on the outside of unit and expels the heat from refrigerant by passing it through a coil with the aid of a fan. It is ESSENTIAL TO KEEP THIS COIL CLEAN for proper operation of the unit. Failure to do so will result in expensive repairs including, but not limited to, compressor failure, fan motor failure, capillary tubing restrictions, burnt wiring and thermostat failure.We recommend that the … [Read more...]
Northeast Cooling offers Emerson’s Energy Saving Refrigeration Units
Northeast Cooling is pleased to announce that it will be offering some amazing new energy saving products by Emerson Climate Technologies. We will be offering both the K5 compressor and the XJ condenser and are ready to assist businesses upgrade to these Green units. Both products were showcased at the AHR Expo last month in Chicago. These new Emerson products show great promise in the effort to Go GREEN for businesses with walk-in coolers, freezers, and other commercial refrigeration needs.Copeland Scroll® K5 Refrigeration Compressor Emerson recently debuted its new commercial refrigeration systems that have the potential to help businesses reduce their refrigeration expenses by up to 10 percent. The unit is powered by the Copeland Scroll® K5 refrigeration compressor. The compressor is designed for those with large volume refrigeration needs in commercial situations. It is equipped with CoreSense ™ technology that allows a contractor to diagnose issues on-site and … [Read more...]
Northeast Cooling to host AHR Expo After Party Jan 24 at Grillroom Chophouse
The International Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Expo will be in Chicago January 23-25 2012. Northeast Cooling would like to invite AHR Expo attendees, vendors, and friends to join us for a Cocktail Party on January 24th from 7-8pm. Come mix, mingle, celebrate, and even talk shop after the second day of the Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Exposition concludes. We are excited to co-host this cocktail hour with Grillroom Chophouse & Winebar in Downtown Chicago. There will be an Open Bar (excluding shots & top shelf) and a variety of passed appetizers available from 7-8 PM. We welcome our guests to stay and have dinner at Grillroom Chophouse & Winebar after the cocktail hour. We will also be offering $3 beer and $5 wine specials during dinner. We look forward to seeing you there. Event management for AHR Expo After Party at The Grillroom Chophouse … [Read more...]
