According to almost all experts forecasts, the cost of electricity will continue to increase for the foreseeable future. Just look what it has done over the past 5 years
Rates in SoCal are 58% above the national average. That means it costs you more to run your kitchens. It also means that investments in energy efficient improvements and maintenance are more valuable each year.
As outlined on energystar.gov website, steps you can take to make sure you reduce electricity costs in your commercial kitchen:
- First on the list (that’s right!) – Gaskets. Leaky gaskets drive up energy bills. Good quality gaskets reduce energy costs. Regular inspections and maintenance cut energy costs.
- The days of letting cold air leak from your refrigerators are over. Letting that compressor run 24/7 costs you money…more and more each year. Operators who are interested in minimizing expenses have a service company like Reliable Gaskets inspect and replace damaged gaskets every 4-6 months.
- What to look for: hard, brittle, ripped, or missing gaskets need to be replaced.
- The wrong gasket type and size are frequently used by inexperienced technicians. An experienced tech will install the right gasket each time…and often the new gasket will seal BETTER than the original gasket.
- Clean gaskets regularly with a cleaner designed to maximize the life of the gasket. Gasket Magic is what we recommend.
- A good quality proper fitting gasket can reduce food spoilage and keep the health inspector happy.
- Avoid violations but regular gasket maintenance.
- Lighting – If you haven’t already, change over to LED energy efficient lighting
- Check with your local energy company. There may be rebates available
- Heating and Cooling –
- Change air filters often. Energy Star recommends every 1-3 months
- Install a programmable thermostat – don’t forget to turn off the HVAC system when space is unoccupied.
Contact Reliable Gaskets today for a free inspection
310-823-6633