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Minimize refrigerator door opening time and check
door gasket condition - poor seal allows increased
infiltration and higher cooling load; and leads
to frequent defrosting.
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Check thermostat setting
- is the set temperature lower than necessary?
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Check thermostat accuracy
- ensuring the dead band is not too wide, leading
to overcooling. |
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Place frozen food deliveries
into freezer as soon as possible. |
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Cover liquids - evaporation
leads to more frequent defrosting. |
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Defrost - check that the
defrost cycle removes all ice on the evaporator
plates. |
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Make sure there is adequate
ventilation around the fridge, freezer and at the
top and back of refrigeration equipment. If the
unit has a coil, check that it is cleaned regularly
to remove dust and fluff. Energy consumption will
increase if the heat cannot be dispersed. |
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Replace with more efficient equipment, or upgrade
to one with heat recovery included.
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| • |
Minimize refrigerator door opening time and check
door gasket condition - poor seal allows increased
infiltration and higher cooling load; and leads
to frequent defrosting.
|
| • |
Check thermostat setting
- is the set temperature lower than necessary?
|
| • |
Check thermostat accuracy
- ensuring the dead band is not too wide, leading
to overcooling. |
| • |
Place frozen food deliveries
into freezer as soon as possible. |
| • |
Cover liquids - evaporation
leads to more frequent defrosting. |
| • |
Defrost - check that the
defrost cycle removes all ice on the evaporator
plates. |
| • |
Make sure there is adequate
ventilation around the fridge, freezer and at the
top and back of refrigeration equipment. If the
unit has a coil, check that it is cleaned regularly
to remove dust and fluff. Energy consumption will
increase if the heat cannot be dispersed. |
| • |
Replace with more efficient equipment, or upgrade
to one with heat recovery included.
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