Being the largest consumer of electricity in your kitchen, refrigerators are some of the biggest contributors to energy bills of businesses in the catering sector. In addition to the initial cost of buying a unit itself, the annual cost of running these appliances can add up to almost £100; possibly more in large, commercial kitchens with high levels of day-to-day food production. Whilst your utility costs are increasing, carbon dioxide emissions go up in tandem, making it all the more reason operators need to consider green, eco-friendly alternatives when shopping for new appliances.
Improvement in energy efficiency has been a highly sought aspect in refrigeration technology. For example, magnetic refrigeration is the newer technology that has broken into the market in recent years. Instead of the traditional gas-compression refrigeration, magnetic refrigeration is quieter, safer (due to less pressure) & able to emit much lower temperatures due to the magnetic field involved in the cooling equation. Not only is this a gas-free alternative, but it also vastly decreases energy consumption & thus decreases running costs.
What Caterers should Consider before Buying new Equipment
Due to high volumes of food being stored, finding the right size for a caterer’s new refrigerator is vital. Depending on the scale of the venues you cater for, you may need multiple units or a single large unit to get the most value for your money. The larger the unit, the more energy is spent to keep it running, making it important that you’ve researched what size refrigerator is best for you. Be sure to consult your colleagues, managers or one of our dedicated customer service professionals to give you the best advice possible for your particular needs.
There are two key benefits taking environmental, energy-saving factors that should be taken into account when browsing for your next refrigerator: cost saving and PR. In addition to older units, a lower energy efficiency class will sap much more energy, increasing your electric bills. Requiring storage for large quantities of food for a kitchen will mean the higher the grade, the vaster the savings on utilities will be for your budget. This is the refrigerator you could be using for the next 10+ years, meaning you need to get as much efficiency out of it as you can. Our latest range of energy efficient, Grade-A commercial fridges and freezers can be found here.
Purchasing energy-saving appliances isn’t just incredibly beneficial to your savings, of course. It’s also great in meeting the need for operators taking corporate social responsibility towards the industry’s environmental impact. Making it well known you’re saving energy in a “Go Green” manner wherever possible is incredibly beneficial to your public relations, letting shareholders and other community members know you’re saving energy and trying to reduce CO2 emissions wherever you can.
Amongst all manners of top of the line catering equipment, Alliance supplies refrigeration and freezer models of the highest quality in the industry, including those from Foster, Blizzard, Gram and Williams. You can visit our online store at to look at the best range and prices for microwaves, refrigerators, freezers, fryers & any other appliance you may need to keep your kitchen running smooth . If you would like some advice on which type of refrigerator would be best for your kitchen’s needs, our dynamic & friendly team can be reached at hello@allianceonline.co.uk or by phone at 0844 499 4300. Our regional depots all across the UK allow Alliance to provide the most exceptional, qualitative & expert service. We’ll be more than happy to help.
