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Ensure your refrigeration is not too cold

From a food safety point of view, if you have meat or dairy in a[…]

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Do you have a fridge you can turn off?

Many companies have more than one refrigerator in their business. If you have[…]

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Does your fridge need retrofitting?

If you have an old fridge and can’t afford to upgrade to a new one, you may[…]

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Maintain your fridge and save

To maximise the efficiency of your refrigeration equipment, you need to keep it properly maintained and cleaned.[…]

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Place fridges away from heat

When you put a fridge directly adjacent to ovens, heaters or other heat-producing equipment, it will use[…]

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Give it some space!

You should leave sufficient clearance space (generally at least 50–80mm) between the wall and the back of your[…]

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Don’t overfill or underfill

A fridge works best when it’s at least two-thirds full and a freezer when it’s at least three-quarters[…]

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Changing the lighting in commercial fridges

Lights in commercial fridges don’t just use energy – they also generate heat. This heat has[…]

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Insulate your refrigeration equipment

Increasing numbers of retailers and small businesses with refrigeration units are insulating them at night. This keeps the[…]

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What are natural refrigerants? 

Natural refrigerants are naturally-occurring substances, such as:  hydrocarbons (propane, iso-butane) CO2 ammonia. These substances can be used as[…]