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    How the Refrigeration Cycle Supports Foodservice and Beyond

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    Refrigeration drives foodservice operations, but its role extends into many other industries. Hospitals depend on it to protect medicine and blood supplies, florists need to preserve flowers, and archives rely on stable environments to keep...

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    Different Types of Refrigerants: A1, A2L, and A3 Explained

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    Quick Answer: Refrigerants are classified by ASHRAE based on toxicity and flammability: A1 refrigerants are non-toxic and non-flammable (e.g...
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    EPA Proposes Extension to A2L Transition Deadline: What It Means for RDT Customers

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    The refrigeration industry continues to change as environmental regulations push toward lower-GWP refrigerants. In early October, the U.S. E...
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    How to Spot Refrigeration System Failures Before They Happen

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    Stay ahead of costly downtime with these early warning signs and expert tips. When a refrigeration system fails, the consequences go beyond ...
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    4 Simple Ways to Keep Cold Air Inside Your Walk-In

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    Whether managing a kitchen, lab, retail space, or healthcare facility, commercial cold storage is mission-critical. But every time cold air ...
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    Why School Nutrition Directors Count on RDT Refrigeration

    2 min read
    In K–12 foodservice, reliability isn’t optional, it’s essential. Whether it’s prepping breakfast for early arrivals or keeping lunch moving ...
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    How EcoSmart Can Make Your Commercial Kitchen More Efficient

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    Commercial foodservice equipment needs to do more than keep food items cool. It needs to be efficient and up to today’s technological standa...
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    Smarter Cold: How Schools Can Future-Proof Their Refrigeration

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    Every school day, more than 30 million students across the U.S. depend on the National School Lunch Program. For many of these children, tho...
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    Refrigerants: How Do They Work And Why Does It Matter?

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    Refrigeration has been one of the better innovations of our era, bringing about a great deal of convenience for businesses and everyday hous...
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    Understanding A2L Refrigerants and Their Impact on Buyers

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    In recent years, the refrigeration industry has witnessed a significant shift towards adopting environmentally friendly solutions to reduce ...
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