Building a commercial kitchen requires you to invest in costly equipment that will be used during food preparation. If your menu includes any baked goods, then you probably want to include a convection oven in your commercial kitchen's design.Convection ovens can lose their efficiency if they are ...

Commercial buildings require much more intensive HVAC systems than their residential counterparts, thanks to the larger spaces involved and greater numbers of people to keep comfortable. The cooling needs of restaurants tend to be even greater still, thanks to all of the excess heat generated ...

Having your walk-in cooler fail can be a major disaster for your restaurant. Your product may spoil, and you will probably have to shut down service until you can have the cooler repaired. While not all cooler malfunctions can be prevented, there are four steps you can take to reduce the chances of ...

Most businesses rely heavily on their furnace and air conditioner to keep their building comfortable for staff and customers. You should keep your HVAC system up to date to maintain a good reputation and encourage clients or customers to return. For this reason, you need to recognize the signs that ...

Like any other piece of equipment in a commercial establishment, a walk-in freezer requires regular maintenance in order to continue to function properly. Some repairs may appear minor but when neglected, they may worsen. In addition, problems with your refrigeration unit can jeopardize the safety ...

If you own or manage a restaurant or other food service establishment, an ice machine is an essential piece of equipment for your operations and will undoubtedly be one of your first purchases. However, before you buy an ice machine, take time to learn about the various options available to you. ...

Energy waste is a costly problem for many businesses. On average, close to one-third of the energy used in a commercial structure is wasted. Much of that loss occurs because practices related to heating and cooling the building. This means business owners can greatly reduce waste by rethinking how ...