Choosing the right refrigerationequipment for your business

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Choosing the Right Refrigeration Equipment for Your Business

Effective refrigeration is vital for many different businesses. Without it the items that have been stored

could easily spoil, the outcome of which could very well end up producing a variety of different health

risks, depending of course on what exactly has been stored. With the above in mind it is important to

choose the correct refrigerator for your company.

Here are some important considerations that should help you to choose as wisely as possible.

Size is Important

The best place to start when looking for commercial refrigeration equipment is to consider just how

large a refrigerator do you actually need. Additionally, it is vital to make sure that you have enough

space to house it properly. Getting the tape measure out to verify dimensions could well save a lot of

stress at a later stage.

Once you have your measurements it is sensible to add on a couple of inches to the back and sides. This

will allow for proper amounts of airflow. Without this there is a real danger that your machine will not

get the ventilation that it needs, resulting in it having to work harder to keep its contents cool.

Easy to Move

After you have decided on the size of your new refrigerator it is probably a good idea to think about

whether or not you want legs or casters. Some commercial refrigeration manufactures fit casters to the

base of their units. This makes things much easier when it comes to getting in behind the fridge for

cleaning purposes. Whilst it might not seem like a big deal presently, it can make a huge difference

when a health and safety inspector wants to check behind your fridges.

Solid vs. Glass Doors

Glass door refrigeration can make perfect front of house display units. This helps users to see exactly

what is available before even opening the door. Of course, the important thing here is that the contents

should always be neat and tidy. Glass door refrigerators are perfect for showing off clutter and

disorganisation. This is something that is sure to put off the people that are using these devices.

The alternative to the glass door versions is the regular solid door units. Not only do these units tend to

be more energy efficient than their glass door counterparts, but they are great at hiding disorganised

storage areas.

Straight or Slanted Shelving

If you have opted to purchase glass fronted commercial refrigeration units then it better to combine

this with slanted shelving. This will go a long way to helping with the display aesthetics. In the event of

using you refrigerator purely as a storage area then there really is no need to go for the extravagance of

slanted shelves, straight ones will work perfectly well.

One final word relating to storage, it is sensible to consider a unit that allows for the shelving to be

adjusted in small increments. Something around an inch should prove valuable when the time comes to

store different sized items.

Author Bio

Mark Green is a frequent contributor of content for Alexanders Direct; he has written many

articles pertaining to all things regarding Commercial Catering Equipment but especially on such

subjects as chest freezers and commercial refrigeration.