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What Are the Temperatures for Safe Commercial Refrigeration?

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Thursday, January 9th, 2020

Any business owner or worker in the food and drinks industry knows how critical storage temperature is. It’s crucial for manufacturers and suppliers to the industry too: you need to store particular foods, drinks and products at specific temperatures. Food service industry regulations demand that you do. Let’s explore some of the temperatures for safe commercial refrigeration. We’ll review a few of the most popular types of refrigerators and freezers, the reasons for industry regulations, and how temperature regulations differ … Continue reading What Are the Temperatures for Safe Commercial Refrigeration? →

What Are the Differences Between VRV and VRF Air Conditioning Systems?

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Friday, November 22nd, 2019

Variable Refrigerant Volume (VRV) and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) are becoming increasingly popular in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industry. But why are more and more companies deciding to ditch traditional air conditioning configurations in favour of this new technology? And even if you know what the technology involves, then what’s the difference between the two? So, what’s the difference? This is about as easy as it gets. VRV and VRF air conditioning systems are exactly the same. … Continue reading What Are the Differences Between VRV and VRF Air Conditioning Systems? →

How Does a Cellar Cooler Work?

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Thursday, October 31st, 2019

At KES Facilities, we install, service, and repair all sorts of cooling appliances. From air conditioning units to cellar coolers, we’ve got you covered. We only work with the highest-quality brands and the names that we know we can trust. If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance that you’re considering purchasing a cellar cooler for your business. How do they work? What advantages do they bring? And why would you ever need one? What Are Cellar Coolers Used For? … Continue reading How Does a Cellar Cooler Work? →

A Guide to F-Gas Regulations & The HFC Phase-Down

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Wednesday, October 16th, 2019

The sceptics among us may joke that just about everything we do contributes to global warming in some way or another. While their point may be a somewhat exaggerated way of looking at things, it’s true that there are many ways in which we can cut down on greenhouse gas emissions in just about every industry. Commercial air conditioning installation, servicing and repair is one of them. The Montreal Protocol, created in 1987, remains one of the most ambitious and … Continue reading A Guide to F-Gas Regulations & The HFC Phase-Down →

Our Guide To Choosing The Best Air Conditioning Unit For Your Requirements

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Friday, August 23rd, 2019

Air conditioning units make a superb addition to any home when the warmer months arrive. They help to maintain a comfortable environment around the home, allowing you to go about your everyday business as usual. What’s more, with so many different makes and models now available on the market, you should be able to find one that’s just right for your needs. However, with so much variety available, it can be difficult to know for certain which air conditioning unit … Continue reading Our Guide To Choosing The Best Air Conditioning Unit For Your Requirements →

Guide to the different types of commercial refrigeration

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Friday, June 7th, 2019

Running a business requires plenty of careful consideration when it comes to the various appliances you need to invest in. Refrigeration plays a vital role in the successful running of your business, to make sure your food and drinks stay fresh, chilled and good enough to serve to your customers. That is why we have created a guide to highlight the different types of commercial refrigeration available on the market, along with the various advantages and drawbacks. This guide should … Continue reading Guide to the different types of commercial refrigeration →

How to create a great restaurant environment for both customers and employees

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Thursday, May 23rd, 2019

Anyone who owns a restaurant knows that a comforting and relaxing restaurant ambience plays a key role in the success of the business. However, creating the right atmosphere goes much further than the satisfaction of your guests – your employees need be considered as part of this process too, so how can you make sure the ambience is right for both sides of the business? Here we’ve detailed some of the steps you can take to provide a suitable restaurant … Continue reading How to create a great restaurant environment for both customers and employees →

The benefits of investing in the correct air conditioning unit and keeping it maintained

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Thursday, April 18th, 2019

Whether you’re thinking about getting an air conditioning unit for the very first time or you’re looking at replacing an existing model, it’s vital that you make sure to invest in one that’s right for you, your premises and what you intend to use it for. More importantly, proper care and attention to your brand new air conditioning unit will help it to last as long as possible, without any hiccups along the way. In this post, we’ve highlighted just … Continue reading The benefits of investing in the correct air conditioning unit and keeping it maintained →

A guide to choosing the right glasswasher or dishwasher for your business

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Friday, March 22nd, 2019

Running a hospitality business often means keeping on top of its hygiene and cleanliness, all whilst providing a quality service to your customers. Whether you own a bar, a restaurant a cafe or even a hotel, it goes without saying that a dishwasher or glasswasher will play a vital role in your business’ operations. Of course, with so many makes and models of glasswashers and dishwashers available on the market, how do you know which one is right for your … Continue reading A guide to choosing the right glasswasher or dishwasher for your business →

Updates to DW/172 and BESA kitchen ventilation regulations

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Wednesday, March 6th, 2019

If you work in a commercial kitchen or own a business with a heavy involvement in commercial kitchens, you’ll know doubt know all about the Specification for Kitchen Ventilations Systems, or the DW/172 as it’s otherwise known. This authoritative guide is provided by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) and aims to offer sound advice on how to design, install and maintain kitchen ventilation systems that are used in commercial properties. The DW/172 has been around for 20 years now … Continue reading Updates to DW/172 and BESA kitchen ventilation regulations →

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