Buying commercial refrigeration equipment

With commercial fridges and freezers, you should look to replace any equipment that is more than 15 years old. Today’s commercial refrigeration equipment is a lot more efficient than it was in the last century.

Here are a few things to take into account when planning any purchase of a commercial refrigeration set-up.

• In the first instance, a qualified technician should be consulted when you decide to commission new and upgraded refrigeration systems. They can make sure that you maximise the energy efficiency of your refrigeration set-up.
• Enclosed refrigeration units with glass doors are far more efficient than those display cabinets that don’t have them. Tests show that enclosed refrigeration units with glass doors reduce energy use by 30–68%.^[1]
• Chest freezers are more efficient to run than upright freezers as the cold air does not ‘fall out’ when you open the door.
• The Australian Government has a webpage that assists you in choosing commercial refrigeration equipment. You can compare commercial refrigerators here: EnergyCut.info/commercial-refrigeration-comparison
• The ENERGY STAR® label scheme can also show you a wide range of commercial refrigeration options: EnergyCut.info/energystar-commercial-fridges-freezers
• A fridge unit that is cheaper to buy may end up costing your business a lot more money when you take the 10-year running cost into account.