Chicago Restaurant Refrigeration Energy Checklist

Chicago restaurants and those across the United States spend on average $2.90 per square foot (ft2) on electricity and another $0.85 per ft2 on natural gas annually.  In real dollars, that equals to about 3 to 5 percent of total operating costs that are typically spent on energy.  With the economy hurting, it’s important for…
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Chicago Restaurant Refrigeration Temperature Guide

Yes we know Chicago gets cold.  But that doesn’t mean your restaurant‘s refrigeration doesn’t need to be watched like a hawk.  The refrigeration temperatures at which foods are stored can affect a foods taste, appearance, nutrient content and most important…safety. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) set the maximum refrigerator temperature at 41…
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Commercial Refrigeration and Freezer Energy Star Definitions

As a Chicago commercial refrigeration and ice freezer maintenance, repair, and sales company…one of our passions and specialties is green refrigeration.  As part of our business, education is an important issue for green initiatives.  The more we educate our customers and the public about the ability to save both money and energy the more we…
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Ice Cooler And Ice Machine Maintenance Tips

  We know that our Chicago clients like saving money any way they can.  We have always felt, that in addition to our commercial refrigeration and ice cooler repair, maintenance, and sales…part of our job is to help save our clients money.  Some of the ways we help, is with offering refrigeration and ice machine…
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Cooler repair season has hit Chicago!

Lack of freezer maintenance and dirty condensers cause problems for commercial refrigerators and freezers. Northeast Cooling recommends that commercial refrigeration maintenance be scheduled at least twice a year. We are offering a 10% discount for new customers!

Go Green! Everyday Earth Day Tips

Earth Day is here! What steps you can take to live a greener life? Energy and electricity saving suggestions to help green-up your life.