--- title: RDT Blog | Refrigeration Design Technologies | refrigeration (5) description: 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 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 [![Image 9-11-19 at 9.45 PM-1](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hubfs/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 FCSI Education Provider Program's Refrigeration Training Seminar held at RDT's factory in Waxahachie, ... [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... 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[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... 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[Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/experience-savings-with-rdt-refrigeration-systems) [![A Quick Look at Commercial Refrigeration and Changing Environmental Regulations-2](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/A%20Quick%20Look%20at%20Commercial%20Refrigeration%20and%20Changing%20Environmental%20Regulations-2.png?width=500&name=A%20Quick%20Look%20at%20Commercial%20Refrigeration%20and%20Changing%20Environmental%20Regulations-2.png)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/commercial-refrigeration-and-changing-environmental-regulations) [refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/refrigeration), [sustainability](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/sustainability), [commercial refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/commercial-refrigeration), [energy efficiency](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/energy-efficiency), [SNAP](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/snap) ### [A Quick Look at Commercial Refrigeration and Changing Environmental Regulations](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/commercial-refrigeration-and-changing-environmental-regulations) Apr 26, 2019 1 min read The Department of Energy and other organizations have new sets of standards for walk-in coolers and freezers. 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