--- title: RDT Blog | Refrigeration Design Technologies | commercial refrigeration (3) description: commercial refrigeration | RDT's Refrigeration Blog - an educational resource for consultants, dealers and end-users. 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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 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 UL US Army USGBC biomedical chill team eev heat reclaim industrial refrigeration installation kegs labor nutrition piping refrigerated trucking stadiums temperature monitoring water-cooled [![](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hubfs/Chris%20Boryca%20Quote.png)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/chris-boryca) [commercial refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/commercial-refrigeration) [RDT team](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/rdt-team) ### [Meet Our New VP of Engineering, Chris Boryca](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/chris-boryca) Mar 10, 2020 2 min read RDT is proud to announce the hiring of our new vice president of engineering, Chris Boryca. Chris comes to us with an extensive foodservice background and personality of great integrity. We'd like to share some of his story with you here. [Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/chris-boryca) [![](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/why%20we%20waste%20food.jpg?width=500&name=why%20we%20waste%20food.jpg)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/three-reasons-why-we-waste-food) [food safety](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/food-safety), [refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/refrigeration), [food waste](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/food-waste), [commercial refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/commercial-refrigeration) ### [3 Reasons Why We Waste Food](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/three-reasons-why-we-waste-food) Nov 12, 2019 1 min read Think of how many times you’ve grabbed an apple only to find a section of it bruised. What happened to that apple? Did you disregard the imp... [Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/three-reasons-why-we-waste-food) [![Image 9-11-19 at 9.45 PM-1](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Image%209-11-19%20at%209.45%20PM-1.jpg?width=500&name=Image%209-11-19%20at%209.45%20PM-1.jpg)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/a-video-recap-of-the-fcsi-education-provider-program) [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), [consultants](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/consultants) ### [A Video Recap of the FCSI Education Provider Program](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/a-video-recap-of-the-fcsi-education-provider-program) Oct 14, 2019 1 min read Record-breaking attendance, enlightening industry discussions, and even glow-in-the-dark bowling. If you happened to miss out on the 2019 FC... [Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/a-video-recap-of-the-fcsi-education-provider-program) [![](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ideal%20Freezer%20Temperature.png?width=500&name=Ideal%20Freezer%20Temperature.png)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/what-is-the-ideal-temperature-for-commercial-freezers) [food safety](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/food-safety), [freezer](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/freezer), [freezer burn](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/freezer-burn), [refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/refrigeration), [food waste](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/food-waste), [commercial refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/commercial-refrigeration), [Walk-Ins](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/walk-ins), [commercial freezer](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/commercial-freezer) ### [What is the Ideal Temperature for Commercial Freezers?](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/what-is-the-ideal-temperature-for-commercial-freezers) Sep 25, 2019 1 min read Just a few degrees can separate food waste from profitable food. Store food in temperatures that are too warm and it will spoil. Store food ... 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On many occasions, the... [Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/team-of-refrigeration-experts) [![The Five Most Harmful Effects of Freezer Burn in Restaurants](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/freezerburn.jpeg?width=500&name=freezerburn.jpeg)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/the-five-most-harmful-effects-of-freezer-burn-in-restaurants) [freezer](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/freezer), [freezer burn](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/freezer-burn), [refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/refrigeration), [food waste](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/food-waste), [commercial refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/commercial-refrigeration) ### [The 5 Most Harmful Effects of Freezer Burn in Restaurants](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/the-five-most-harmful-effects-of-freezer-burn-in-restaurants) Aug 06, 2019 2 min read There's nothing worse than pulling out a cut of meat from the walk-in freezer during dinner prep, only to find that it's covered in freezer ... [Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/the-five-most-harmful-effects-of-freezer-burn-in-restaurants) [![4 Ways Restaurants Can Save Energy in Summer](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/4%20Ways%20Restaurants%20Can%20Save%20Energy%20in%20Summer.jpg?width=500&name=4%20Ways%20Restaurants%20Can%20Save%20Energy%20in%20Summer.jpg)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/4-energy-saving-tips-for-restaurants-this-summer-0) [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), [EcoCool](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/ecocool), [Energy Study](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/energy-study), [EcoSmart](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/ecosmart) ### [4 Energy Saving Tips for Restaurants This Summer](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/4-energy-saving-tips-for-restaurants-this-summer-0) Aug 05, 2019 2 min read Rising temperatures may not be the only thing to worry about in the dead of summer. While the warm air outside may be welcome, it may result... [Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/4-energy-saving-tips-for-restaurants-this-summer-0) [![empty-warehouse-or-storehouse\_blog (1)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/empty-warehouse-or-storehouse_blog%20(1).jpg?width=500&name=empty-warehouse-or-storehouse_blog%20(1).jpg)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/a-quick-look-at-refrigeration-in-warehouses) [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), [industrial refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/industrial-refrigeration) ### [A Quick Look at Refrigeration in Warehouses and Industrial Buildings](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/a-quick-look-at-refrigeration-in-warehouses) Jul 25, 2019 1 min read Warehouses, industrial buildings, and manufacturing facilities all require a significant level of cooling that requires larger scale refrige... 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