--- title: RDT Blog | Refrigeration Design Technologies | commercial refrigeration description: commercial refrigeration | RDT's Refrigeration Blog - an educational resource for consultants, dealers and end-users. --- [![RDT](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RDT%202020%20Logo%20Files/RDT%20Vertical%20Logo%20Blue.png?width=72&height=95&name=RDT%20Vertical%20Logo%20Blue.png "RDT")](https://www.rdtonline.com/) - [Products](https://www.rdtonline.com/products) - [EcoCool](https://www.rdtonline.com/products/eco-cool) - [EcoSmart](https://www.rdtonline.com/products/ecosmart/) - [MultiRak](https://www.rdtonline.com/products/multirak/) - [PremierPak](https://www.rdtonline.com/products/premierpak) - [FlowPak](https://www.rdtonline.com/products/flowpak/) - [Resources](https://www.rdtonline.com/resources) - [Training & Resources](https://www.rdtonline.com/training-resources) - [K-12 Refrigeration Resources](https://www.rdtonline.com/k-12-refrigeration-resources) - [Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)](https://www.rdtonline.com/frequently-asked-questions) - [Literature](https://www.rdtonline.com/resources) - [Warranty Information](https://www.rdtonline.com/warranty) - [Food Waste Solutions](https://www.rdtonline.com/food-waste) - [Energy Saving Solutions](https://www.rdtonline.com/energy-savings) - [Video](https://www.rdtonline.com/resources#video) - About - [Careers](https://www.rdtonline.com/careers) - [Team](https://www.rdtonline.com/team) - [Blog](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog) - [Contact](https://www.rdtonline.com/contact-us) - [Find a Rep](https://www.rdtonline.com/find-a-rep) - [A2L](https://www.rdtonline.com/a2l-transition-resources) **Here you can edit the background of the section** # **Commercial Refrigeration Insights** ###### Stay informed with practical guidance, technical expertise, and industry updates from the RDT team. Whether you're planning a new project, troubleshooting equipment, or preparing for industry changes, you'll find resources to help you move forward with confidence. ###### Browse topics including: A2L Refrigerants | Food Safety | System Design | Troubleshooting | Preventive Maintenance | Energy Efficiency All topics refrigeration commercial refrigeration energy efficiency EcoCool food waste EcoSmart Walk-Ins RDT team redundancy food safety freezer maintenance school sustainability trends Digital Scroll Compressor humidity HACCP Regulations remote refrigeration freezer burn Danger Zone Energy Study Ingredients c-stores commercial freezer bacteria consultants convenience stores healthcare hospitals service technician storage A2L Refrigerant Environment HVAC food storage refrigeration rack system ASHRAE Blast Chillers FCSI Foodservice Director Retrofitting USDA convenience store foodservice dry aging humidity room remote monitoring B&I Dining Chain Restaurants College & University EPA Fine Dining Lighting Polarcraft PremierPak SNAP UL corporate cafeteria corporate foodservice footprint k-12 noise reduction rack system sanitation Center for Disease Control Deli Case Drop-In Well Events FDA Facility Manager Grab-N-Go LEED Merchandisers NASA Pillsbury Reach-Ins Rebates Shock Freezers US Army USGBC biomedical chill team eev heat reclaim industrial refrigeration installation kegs labor nutrition piping refrigerated trucking stadiums temperature monitoring water-cooled [![Five Things You Might Not Know About RDT](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hubfs/background2.png)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/five-things-you-might-not-know-about-rdt) [refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/refrigeration) [commercial refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/commercial-refrigeration) [UL](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/ul) [EcoCool](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/ecocool) ### [Five Things You Might Not Know About RDT](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/five-things-you-might-not-know-about-rdt) Oct 16, 2026 1 min read RDT is an independent, family-owned company that is committed to quality and customer service. Our designs are highly engineered to meet the challenges of today's foodservice industry, as we strive to always get better at saving energy, inc... [Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/five-things-you-might-not-know-about-rdt) [![split screen of a walk-in cooler in a school kitchen with a technician looking at an alert on his phone screen](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Rolling%20Out%20Refrigeration%20Controls%20Across%20a%20School%20District-1.png?width=500&name=Rolling%20Out%20Refrigeration%20Controls%20Across%20a%20School%20District-1.png)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/planning-a-school-district-refrigeration-controls-rollout) [refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/refrigeration), [commercial refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/commercial-refrigeration), [energy efficiency](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/energy-efficiency), [school](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/school), [EcoSmart](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/ecosmart) ### [Rolling Out Refrigeration Controls Across a School District](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/planning-a-school-district-refrigeration-controls-rollout) Sep 22, 2026 3 min read It's 9:40 on a Tuesday night. A walk-in cooler at a middle school drifts a few degrees, and the alert lands on a maintenance supervisor's ph... [Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/planning-a-school-district-refrigeration-controls-rollout) [![outside of a brick school building](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cost-Saving%20Refrigeration%20Solutions%20for%20New%20and%20Existing%20Schools.png?width=500&name=Cost-Saving%20Refrigeration%20Solutions%20for%20New%20and%20Existing%20Schools.png)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/cost-saving-refrigeration-solutions-for-new-and-existing-schools) [refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/refrigeration), [commercial refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/commercial-refrigeration), [energy efficiency](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/energy-efficiency), [school](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/school), [EcoSmart](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/ecosmart) ### [Retrofit or replace? How Schools Can Evaluate Refrigeration Upgrades](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/cost-saving-refrigeration-solutions-for-new-and-existing-schools) Aug 27, 2026 4 min read When a walk-in cooler or freezer starts struggling, many schools assume replacement is the only answer. In reality, not every refrigeration ... [Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/cost-saving-refrigeration-solutions-for-new-and-existing-schools) [![](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/K12%20walkin.png?width=500&name=K12%20walkin.png)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/why-refrigeration-struggles-in-school-kitchens-during-peak-service) [food safety](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/food-safety), [refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/refrigeration), [commercial refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/commercial-refrigeration), [school](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/school), [k-12](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/k-12) ### [Why Refrigeration Struggles in School Kitchens During Peak Service (and How to Prevent It)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/why-refrigeration-struggles-in-school-kitchens-during-peak-service) Jul 07, 2026 2 min read TL;DR Most refrigeration issues in schools are not sudden failures. They come from systems stuck in constant recovery Frequent door openings... 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It needs to be efficient and up to today’s technological standa... [Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/how-eco-smart-can-make-your-commercial-kitchen-more-efficient/) [![Left hand holds a white plate with food on it. 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[Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/season-to-reduce-food-waste) [![The Basics of the RDT Model ZS](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RDT%20Hero%20Screen.png?width=500&name=RDT%20Hero%20Screen.png)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/basics-of-premierpak-refrigeration-system) [refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/refrigeration), [commercial refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/commercial-refrigeration), [EcoCool](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/ecocool), [EcoSmart](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/ecosmart) ### [The Basics of PremierPak Refrigeration System](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/basics-of-premierpak-refrigeration-system) Aug 09, 2023 1 min read Refrigeration racks aren't just for large jobs and spaces. In fact, at RDT, we build racks for any size project with the same dependable qua... [Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/basics-of-premierpak-refrigeration-system) [![](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RDT%20Walk-in%20Coolers%20Arent%20Just%20For%20Restaurants%20Header%20Image.png?width=500&name=RDT%20Walk-in%20Coolers%20Arent%20Just%20For%20Restaurants%20Header%20Image.png)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/walk-in-coolers-arent-just-for-restaurants) [commercial refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/commercial-refrigeration), [Walk-Ins](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/walk-ins) ### [Walk-Ins Aren't Just for Restaurants Anymore](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/walk-in-coolers-arent-just-for-restaurants) May 09, 2022 2 min read Having a great walk-in cooler or freezer is important in every restaurant and bar. But walk-ins aren't only for the foodservice industry. In... 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