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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Routine Refrigeration Maintenance: A Case Study
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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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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Refrigeration Maintenance Pays: A Client Lesson
It never pays to be penny-wise & dollar-foolish when it comes to maintenance of commercial refrigeration. Hopefully you can learn from this customer’s expensive lesson! We received a call on a Saturday in August for emergency service. As Murphy’s Law would have it, their 2-door cooler broke down on the weekend, when repairs come at…
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Problems Caused By Lack Of Commercial Refrigeration Maintenance
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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DIY Commercial Refrigeration Maintenance Inspection
DIY Commercial Refrigeration Maintenance Inspection We’re here to help you with all things commercial refrigeration. We’d like to help you keep your machines running smoothly between maintenance calls. So, with some information and timely tips our aim is to assist business owners in better understanding when it’s time to make that call to schedule a…
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