The whole life cost of refrigeration appliances in the kitchen can be considerably lower when purchasing energy efficient, well built products supported by extended warranty when compared with cheap products.
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The following considerations can be important for energy efficiency:
- Automatic defrost, saves on energy usage and prolongs the lifecycle of the coil.
- Fan assisted refrigeration.
- Consider installing temperature monitoring systems.
- Automatic fan cut-out, to avoid unnecessary temperature loss.
- Self closing doors.
- Heavy duty, hard wearing, magnetic door gaskets can help reduce temperature loss.
- Consider using insulated fridge / freezer draw technology where appropriate.
- Microprocessor temperature controls are designed to optimise energy usage.
- Energy efficient fans.
- High density, efficient insulation: acts as a thermal barrier preventing heat loss.
- Only locate refrigeration equipment in cool, well ventilated locations.
- ‘Door open’ alarm.
- Evaporator capacity: Consider appliances with a large capacity evaporator, which ensures efficient cooling and helps prevent unnecessary energy usage in achieving temperatures.
- Work with a reputable supplier to ensure all refrigeration equipment is designed for the specific application, and is the most energy efficient available.
- Natural refrigerants, such as hydrocarbon gas: hydrocarbon is a tried-and-tested, readily available commercial gas that has an ozone depletion potential (ODP) of zero and low global warming potential (GWP). Hydrocarbon has been shown to reduce energy consumption, when compared with other refrigerant types.
- Climate class: for appliances operating in hot environments ensure they perform in climate class 4 as a minimum, or preferable climate class 5, so they operate efficiently.
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Advice from the Catering For a Sustainable Future Group.
