What’s A Refrigeration Cap Tube & Why Do They Fail?

A Refrigeration Cap Tube also called Refrigeration Capillary Tubing is a device used to meter refrigerant from a liquid state to a gas state. This is the process that removes heat from a cooler or freezer. Capillary Tubing is used in almost all smaller refrigeration units in restaurants & bars. It is used for medium…
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Chicago Refrigeration Opening back up 6/1/20!

Our hours have been changed to better deal with the COVID-19  outbreak in the Chicago area. We will reopen & offer refrigeration services starting June 1st on a revised schedule.  We’d like to promote the safety of our clients & our family with this temporary schedule. Thanks for understanding & we will get back to…
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Chicago Refrigeration Co. Closed Through April

Chicago Refrigeration Company Northeast Cooling will remain closed through the month of April per Federal guidelines pertaining to the Covid-19 Pandemic. In order to keep our customers, their families & our families safe we are going to act on Social Distancing recommendations until the end of April. We will reassess the situation on April 30th….
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R22 Phaseout Is Happening Fast! Now What?

R22 Gas Is Widely Used For Commercial Refrigeration. R22 Phaseout Is In Full Swing As Mandated By The EPA. Here Are Some Viable Options In Dealing With The Phaseout. R22 Phaseout has been in the works for years. This gas was put on the EPA‘s hit list with the creation of the Montreal Protocol to protect…
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ReviewRail: A Tool To Get More Online Reviews

I’ve been searching for a solid tool that can help increase our online reviews on platforms like Google, Yelp, Facebook and the BBB. I tested a few but none seemed to hit the mark. I then came across ReviewRail. I went back and forth with the founder Steve and he set me up with an…
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Energy Saving Refrigeration With EC Motors And Fan Controls

EC Motors And Fan Controls Save Big Money Northeast Cooling has been upgrading commercial refrigeration systems in Chicago for many years now through various energy efficiency programs. One of the best energy saving refrigeration retrofits is to change from old style shaded pole motors to high efficiency two speed electronically commutated motors (EC Motors) &…
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Refrigeration Energy Savings

Food service businesses like C Stores, Grocery Stores, Service Stations, Restaurants & Liquor Stores spend around $4 per square  foot on energy. Up to half of that amount is spent on refrigeration alone. There are several steps that can be taken to improve the efficiency of older commercial refrigeration equipment and realize refrigeration energy savings.

Round Lake Refrigeration

Northeast Cooling is a commercial refrigeration company based in Round Lake Illinois. We specialize in the service & repair of coolers, freezers & ice machines. We do one thing & we do it well! We cater to C Stores, Service Stations, Restaurants, Bars, Hotels, Scientific Labs & more.

Chicago Google City Experts

Being in the Refrigeration service & repair business I get around Chicago & the surrounding areas. When I heard about a new Google program I knew it was the perfect fit for me! I want to let you in on a cool deal happening in the Windy City & cities all over the world. Google…
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