--- title: RDT Blog | Refrigeration Design Technologies | humidity description: humidity | 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 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 [![Controller from RDT](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hubfs/controlled_environment.png)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/controlling-the-controlled-environment-with-eco-smart) [EcoSmart](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/ecosmart) [humidity](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/humidity) [humidity room](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/humidity-room) [storage](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/storage) ### [Maintaining Proper Temperature and Humidity Levels with the Controlled Environment](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/controlling-the-controlled-environment-with-eco-smart) Mar 03, 2023 2 min read Environmental control is critical for ensuring the quality of your commercial products. While controlling the environment means controlling the temperature, it means controlling the humidity level as well. There are a variety of commercial ... [Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/controlling-the-controlled-environment-with-eco-smart) [![](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RDT%20LASER.jpg?width=500&name=RDT%20LASER.jpg)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/introducing-our-new-laser) [humidity](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/humidity), [humidity room](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/humidity-room) ### [Introducing Our New Laser](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/introducing-our-new-laser) Feb 17, 2021 1 min read All of us here at RDT are always looking for exciting ways to grow. We've recently shared our newest staffing additions as well as the story... [Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/introducing-our-new-laser) [![All About Humidity Rooms](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ellicia-24HcJhf0u6M-unsplash.jpg?width=500&name=ellicia-24HcJhf0u6M-unsplash.jpg)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/all-about-humidity-rooms) [humidity](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/humidity), [humidity room](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/humidity-room) ### [The Importance of Humidity-Controlled Rooms](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/all-about-humidity-rooms) Nov 05, 2020 2 min read We've had discussions in the past about dry aging meat and why humidity plays an important role in that process. Humidity-controlled rooms a... [Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/all-about-humidity-rooms) [![What You Need to Know About Aging Beef The Details](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/What%20You%20Need%20to%20Know%20About%20Aging%20Beef%20The%20Details.jpg?width=500&name=What%20You%20Need%20to%20Know%20About%20Aging%20Beef%20The%20Details.jpg)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-aging-beef-the-details) [humidity](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/humidity) ### [What You Need to Know About Aging Beef: The Details](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-aging-beef-the-details) Jun 13, 2019 2 min read Up until a few decades ago, the dry method was, as it always had been, the only method of aging meat. Things changed in the 1960s. When vacu... [Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-aging-beef-the-details) [![Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do with Refrigeration Systems from RDT](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Things%20You%20Didn%E2%80%99t%20Know%20You%20Could%20Do%20with%20Refrigeration%20Systems%20from%20RDT.jpg?width=500&name=Things%20You%20Didn%E2%80%99t%20Know%20You%20Could%20Do%20with%20Refrigeration%20Systems%20from%20RDT.jpg)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/things-you-didnt-know-you-could-do-with-refrigeration-systems-from-rdt) [humidity](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/humidity) ### [Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do with Refrigeration Systems from RDT](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/things-you-didnt-know-you-could-do-with-refrigeration-systems-from-rdt) Jun 07, 2019 1 min read Here’s a definition of refrigeration systems we hear very often: It's a technology to store food. That's correct, for sure, but we have a be... [Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/things-you-didnt-know-you-could-do-with-refrigeration-systems-from-rdt) [![A Closer Look at Food Waste in Schools](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/A%20Closer%20Look%20at%20Food%20Waste%20in%20Schools.jpg?width=500&name=A%20Closer%20Look%20at%20Food%20Waste%20in%20Schools.jpg)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/a-closer-look-at-food-waste-in-schools) [humidity](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/humidity) ### [A Closer Look at Food Waste in Schools](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/a-closer-look-at-food-waste-in-schools) Jun 03, 2019 1 min read Food waste in the U.S. has long passed an alarming threshold. In 2012, research undertaken by the Natural Resources Defense Council revealed... 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[Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/aging-beef-the-basics) [![Store These Four Foods at the Right Humidity Levels](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Store%20These%20Four%20Foods%20at%20the%20Right%20Humidity%20Levels.jpg?width=500&name=Store%20These%20Four%20Foods%20at%20the%20Right%20Humidity%20Levels.jpg)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/store-these-four-foods-at-the-right-humidity-levels) [humidity](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/humidity) ### [Store These Four Foods at the Right Humidity Levels](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/store-these-four-foods-at-the-right-humidity-levels) Nov 23, 2018 2 min read When we talk about storing and preserving foods, the first factor that typically comes to mind is temperature. While temp is absolutely a cr... [Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/store-these-four-foods-at-the-right-humidity-levels) [![The Keys to Dry Aging Steak](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Keys%20to%20Dry%20Aging%20Steak.jpg?width=500&name=The%20Keys%20to%20Dry%20Aging%20Steak.jpg)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/the-keys-to-dry-aging-steak) [HACCP](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/haccp), [humidity](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/humidity), [dry aging](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/dry-aging) ### [The Keys to Dry Aging Steak](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/the-keys-to-dry-aging-steak) Oct 31, 2018 2 min read If you ask many chefs, the concept of steak is kind of ho-hum in the fine dining world. It doesn't involve a lot of creativity. If you ask t... 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