The following table is a case study of two clients of ours. Our service records from 7/1/12 – 6/31/13 were used to create this table. This comparison is between two bars located in the West Loop area in Chicago. One location (Bar #1) has had a routine maintenance schedule and the equipment is serviced quarterly….
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Outdoor Refrigeration Units & Extreme Cold Weather
An epic battle will be happening across Chicago. Outdoor Refrigeration Units will be fighting the elements to maintain proper temperature. A Polar Vortex is making it’s way towards Chicago. We will experience some of the coldest weather in decades. Predicted temperatures for Monday are -12F & -40F windchill. Countless refrigeration systems will fail to maintain…
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Commercial Refrigeration “Service” vs. “Maintenance” – There’s a Difference
In our experience we find that most after hours emergency commercial refrigeration service calls are due to lack of proper maintenance. Failure to properly maintain coolers and freezers will lead to various unpleasant outcomes. Poorly maintained equipment uses more power to maintain temperatures. It’s also prone to premature failure of critical components. These failures usually…
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Chicago Refrigeration Tech Plans Decadent Ice Cream Sandwich Social
It’s been a long Summer full of Chicago Refrigeration calls! Northeast Cooling has been busy running commercial refrigeration service all over the city & Northern Illinois. The owner Mitch is ready to hang up his hat for a minute. Recently he ran across a post about Gourmet Doughnut Ice Cream Sandwiches. He got so excited…
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Green Refrigeration: Cool Vap Evaporator Coils
Reihl Efficient LLC has a great new Green Refrigeration product on the market. The Cool Vap Evaporator Coil for Walk In Coolers is a major advance in Commercial Refrigeration technology. I recently went on a tour of the Reihl Efficient factory in Michigan. The folks at Reihl Efficient have figured out how to maintain…
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Chicago Refrigeration Company Gets Social
Northeast Cooling is the Chicago Refrigeration Company to know on Social Media Channels. Stay up to date on latest tips & blogs that get posted to our various social accounts including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Google+! See what others are saying about Northeast Cooling (@Refrigeration on Twitter). I recommened @refrigeration for commercial refrigeration needs. Tks…
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KE2 Temp + Defrost Controller Is Innovation In Refrigeration
The KE2 Temp + Defrost Controller represents a major advance in Commercial Refrigeration temperature & operation control. Never before has temperature control, automatic defrost & anti short cycling been combined into one digital controller. We are excited about the introduction of the KE2 Temp + Defrost Controller to the Commercial Refrigeration market recently. This…
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Mitch Byrne Is A Refrigeration Repair Expert
Mitch Byrne is a refrigeration repair expert. He has worked within the HVAC & Refrigeration trades for over 25 years. He has concentrated on the diagnosis & repair of Commercial Refrigeration & Ice Machines in the Chicago area. Mitch started his career as an unskilled laborer working in boiler demolition. He spent his days lugging…
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Chicago Is A Great Place To Do Refrigeration Work
There are literally dozens of reasons why Chicago is a great place to do refrigeration work. There are thousands upon thousands of potential customers including all the bars, restaurants, hotels & schools throughout the area. One of the best reasons to work in the refrigeration trade is all the beautiful views we get to catch…
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Evaporator Fan Controller For Refrigeration
Conserve Energy By Controlling Evaporator Fan Motor Speed On Commercial Refrigeration Walk In Cooler & Walk In Freezer Evaporator Coils Save money and electrical consumption on your Walk In Coolers & Walk In Freezers with the Refrigeration Evaporator Fan Controller by Functional Devices Inc. This is crucial, especially when you consider Commercial Refrigeration accounts for at least 20% of electrical…
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