If you are a business that provides services or products that require cooling, you probably have a refrigeration unit or are thinking about getting one.
This piece of machinery could contribute a lot to your business – but it could also be a hindrance.
To maximise efficiency, you want to make sure that your refrigeration unit is right for you. Here is a quick guide on how to find the best choice.
Step 1 – Assess you needs
Before investing in anything for your business, it is important to assess what it is exactly that you need.
Do you supply meats, cold drinks or chemicals that need cooling? Or perhaps you need storage units rather than display units?
These are important questions to ask yourself as it will impact your choices.
Do a stocktake of what exactly you need refrigerated and whether you need storage, display or a mix of both types of cooling units.
Next, assess the available space in your business establishment to help you deduce what size of unit you could house without impeding on the rest of the property.
Perhaps a custom designed unit is necessary for you.
Remember, you can’t move forward with the selection process without first determining what you need. So, see to it that the refrigeration unit you plan to buy ticks all the boxes.
Step 2 – Decide on an installer
If you know that you need a refrigeration unit, whether a new one or an update, it is important to choose the right installers.
You could pick the right type of fridge, but the wrong installers can make the whole thing a nightmare.
Also, picking the right installers early on can make the rest of the process easier and more convenient.
Explaining your needs to an expert will allow them to recommend products, services and solutions you may otherwise be unaware of.
The right installer needs to be expert, experienced and qualified. We have a more detailed blog article that explains how to choose the right fridge mechanic.’
Step 3 – Decide and communicate
Now that you have listed down your needs and picked someone who can assist you, you need to decide what refrigeration unit you should buy.
For stores that display items, then cake displays, deli counters, food display units and other commercial fridges are all great options.
For larger displays, you may need a grocery or liquor cool room.
If you need storage, then a cool room or industrial refrigeration unit could be best for you.
But again, you may need a custom design option, which only a select number of installers are capable of.
Communicate well with your chosen installer in order to verify choices and receive potential deals and advice.
This is your business, so don’t be afraid to speak up and express your needs. You don’t want to decide and install and then be stuck with something you didn’t need or you need more.
These are just a few points to consider when selecting a refrigeration unit for your business.
For more information or a deeper expert opinion, contact the friendly and knowledgeable team at Summit Air and Refrigeration on 0418 979 116.
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