When it’s time for a new commercial freezer for your Austin restaurant, take a hard look at Energy Star options. With about 30% more energy-efficiency than standard models, the Energy Star commercial freezers typically offer $185 to $270 a year in annual savings (1,800 to 2,700 kWh per year). That adds up to approximately $1,770 to $2,600 in savings over the lifetime of the freezer.
Here are the features that reduce energy consumption:
- Efficient interior lighting
- Improved coil design
- Maximum-efficiency compressors
- Variable speed fans with improved design for blades
- Electronically commutated motors
- Improved insulation and gaskets
- Anti- sweat heaters
The above features extend the life of the commercial freezer. Interior cabinet temperatures remain steady and there is less heat output. Here are a few other tips to improve energy efficiency:
- Pay close attention to placement of the commercial freezer in your Austin restaurant. Austin gets incredibly hot in the summer, so you want to find the coolest spot possible in the kitchen for all of your chilling equipment – commercial freezers, commercial refrigerators and ice machines.
- Keep a close eye on your gaskets to make sure that you don’t have any air leaks.
- Keep your freezer clean inside and out.
- Perform maintenance tasks on a consistent time frame. (It’s easy to forget maintenance in the business of running your Austin restaurant. So, put maintenance dates on your calendar.)
Energy Star requirements are developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and have high quality standards for both components and innovative designs. As a government program, your purchase of an Energy Star-rated commercial freezer for your Austin restaurant qualifies for tax incentives ranging from $20 to $1,975.
Ice & Refrigeration Systems is a fully knowledgeable Texas-based distributor of commercial freezers and other commercial restaurant equipment. We can help you select the freezer that’s right for your business, and deliver it to your restaurant for free. You’ll love our competitive pricing. Contact Ice & Refrigeration Systems at 817-888-3056.
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