Catering, Retail and so many other Industries rely on Commercial refrigerators and their configurations closely relate to Operating Costs which include money spent on Electricity as well as Food Waste through to the other associated expenses. The following 10 features have been shown to provide assistance with Money Savings for Businesses with the underlying Principles and supporting Information Provided Below:
1. First-Class Energy Efficiency Rating
The primary objective of Energy Efficiency is to reduce Electricity Expenses. Using first-class Energy Efficient Commercial Refrigerators can reduce the daily Energy Costs by up to 30% when compared to the same Refrigerators in the Second-Class Category. On average Commercial Refrigerators may use up to 12kwh of Electrical Energy daily. Depending on usage this would equate to approximately 8kwh a day. For businesses that utilise these Refrigerators 24 hours a day, this could mean a significant monthly saving of hundreds of yuans off monthly Electricity costs over the course of a Year that can accumulate to a considerable amount. Major Name Brand Manufacturers such as Midea, Haier and Coolssmann have recently developed first Class Energy Efficient Commercial Refrigerator Series specifically geared toward the Catering Industry. The Coolssmann commercial refrigerators have proven to be popular among Small Medium Enterprises for their consistent and reliable Energy Saving performance.
2. Compressors with Dual Inverters
Unlike traditional refrigerators that utilize single compressors running at the same speed all of the time, dual inverter compressors can vary their power consumption depending on how many ingredients are inside the refrigerator and the room temperature inside the appliance. In stable temperature conditions or with a smaller amount of food stored, the dual inverter compressor will use less power than a standard refrigerator compressor when there are fewer foods inside. When you put a lot of fresh items in the refrigerator or freezer, however, it will automatically crank up its power consumption, providing a much quicker method for reaching temperatures in the products compared to using a fixed-speed compressor. An example of this is a commercial freezer manufactured by coolssmann, which has been tested to use 6.5 kWh/day when storing up to 500 kilograms of food, while standard freezers of this size use approximately 12 kWh/day, resulting in nearly a 200 RMB savings on the electricity bill each month.
3. Control of temperature with precise zoning
The refrigerator is divided into several separate sections of different temperatures that are controllable. For example, there can be an area set at a lower temperature for quick-frozen meats and an area at a constant temperature (preferably between 34°F to 39°F) for vegetables, or it can have a normal temperature area that stores seasonings. This design eliminates the waste of energy caused by excessively highly controlled clients of the same temperature for all product types. For example, the flagship commercial freezer/ refrigerator series of Coolssmann’s CS series (commercial freezer CS-FR10) provides temperatures as low as -18℃ for freezing sashimi while providing constant temperature and moisture preservation for vegetables; this system minimizes energy usage without sacrificing quality of preservation, and is highly regarded by Japanese restaurants.
4. 360° Surrounding Evaporator
Traditional refrigerators have been known to experience uneven cooling, leading to spoiled food in certain areas, while others will have excessive frost buildup and energy loss. With a 360° surrounding evaporator, cold air can be directed to every area of the refrigerator. Temperature differences are maintained to less than ±1℃ on average. In addition to rectifying the issues of “frozen outer layers with insufficient cooling toward inner layers,” cold air on all four sides of the evaporator contributes to a 30% decrease in loss rate of food items. The decrease in food wastage means lower costs for businesses who purchase ingredients. With the 360° Surrounding Evaporator, coolssmann engineers have enhanced the design of the evaporator to provide more stable cooling results and improved ingredient protection.
5. Antibacterial inner tank
Many different kinds of ingredients are stored in commercial refrigerators, which can lead to cross-contamination and spoilage due to bacteria from those ingredients. An antibacterial inner tank with a 99% rate of inhibition of the reproduction of Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and other bacteria will help reduce these issues. The use of food-grade antibacterial stainless steel, which has a high antibacterial rate and can also be easily cleaned, in the commercial refrigerators from coolssmann will help keep your vegetables green for longer, as well as your fresh meat free of blood after thawing (which reduces your losses due to spoilage of your ingredients). Restaurant owners using coolssmann products have stated that coolssmann keeps their green leafy vegetables fresh for 3 days, and the meat they are thawing does not have blood on it, which results in less cost loss due to deterioration of their ingredients.
6. Two-layer tempered glass door
For commercial display refrigerators, the layout of the door body will significantly affect the overall energy usage. The double-layer of tempered glass also offers excellent thermal insulation properties. Additionally, the UV proof glass will block out 99% of the ultraviolet rays. Therefore, it will prevent cold air from leaking out of the display case reducing the work load of the refrigeration unit, and it will eliminate the negative effects of UV-Rays on the food that is displayed within the case. The energy efficiency of a commercial display refrigerator with the double-layer tempered glass doors is much improved when compared to a commercial display refrigerator that has a single layer of glass doors, and the average operating costs of the commercial display refrigerator with double-layer tempered glass doors is 25% lower when compared to the average operating cost of a commercial display refrigerator with a single layer of glass doors. The transparent and high-definition viewing glass doors also provide an excellent way to showcase the products for sale and will also help to increase your sales.
7. Intelligent Fault Diagnosis and Advance Warning
Refrigerators used in commercial applications are typically on-duty for extended periods of time and can easily lead to severe food spoilage when they suffer from abrupt disruptions due to equipment outages. However, with intelligent fault diagnosis capabilities, it is possible to anticipate forthcoming issues such as compressor outage or refrigerant leaks by as much as 12 hours in advance. As a case study: The Coolssmann’s Commercial Refrigerator can continuously track and monitor multiple temperature zones and alert kitchen managers who utilze their mobile devices via the built-in IoT module. With this configuration, the business can react quickly to perform maintenance before and subsequently sustain a significant 40% reduction in failed function and costs incurred from food waste.
8. Door Seals with Automatic Closing Feature and Increased Seal Strength
In extremely busy environments such as restaurant kitchens, it is common for workers to forget to completely shut off the refrigerator upon returning from their break. This oversight contributes to the loss of a significant amount of cold air from that unit. To minimize this occurrence, self-closing doors are available which automatic-close once the door is open for a period of time. In addition, very high-quality PVC (Polyvinyl chloride) Soft Door Seals are also manufactured to be very elastic and fit snugly against the door frame. In addition to minimizing cold air loss, Coolssmann uses imported high-elastic Door Seals in their refrigerators which provide superior durability and a longer lifecycle than domestic models. One of the crucial elements of refrigerator maintenance is inspecting door seals as identified by The Restaurant Warehouse, and ultimately helps to minimize excess energy consumption caused from less-than-fully sealed doors.
9. Modularity and Space Efficiency
With its modular design, businesses can create their own combination of refrigerator units as per their required space and product demand. For smaller retail environments (50 m2 or less), a combined freezer unit saves up to 40% of the floor area versus standard (large) freezers, thereby providing more efficient use and cost savings in retail space. Coolssmann’s refrigerator units are comprised of removable, layered dividers and drawer compartments for organization that aid in finding food products quickly and reduce time spent opening the freezer door (and ultimately, lost refrigeration).
10. Intelligent Internet of Things and Remote Monitoring
Refrigerators incorporating IoT technology are able to communicate with a central control system. As a result, the refrigerator’s performance metrics, such as temperature and electricity consumption, can be viewed in real-time through mobile apps or computer terminals. Additionally, refrigerator users may also make adjustments to their operating systems (such as switching the refrigerator to freezer mode) remotely from anywhere. Coolssmann’s smart freezer, for example, automatically adjusts cooling output depending on the store’s peak or non-peak times. In fact, a catering company was able to minimize operational and maintenance expenses by approximately 40% by utilizing Coolssmann’s Intelligent Commercial Refrigerators. By leveraging actual operating conditions to enhance energy efficiency, the catering company successfully optimized its energy consumption at the most efficient times.
