Restart your school's walk-ins the right way.

A walk-in that sat idle all summer is under the most stress on the day you restart it. Get your start-up questions answered by an RDT expert, the industry leaders in foodservice refrigeration and freezing.

RDT's Tech Support can walk you through your start-up before the first lunch service or answer any other questions about your school refrigeration system.

Guidance on the right setpoint and cool-down pace for your restart
What to check on your condenser coils before start-up
The warning signs that mean you should call us first
The latest in energy regulations and industry updates
And more

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Timing

Keep the walk-in running at 50° over break, or restart early and cool down slowly. An RDT tech can tell you which one fits your building.

Start-Up

Clean the condenser coils, start the system in the evening, and bring the box down to 40° overnight. We'll walk you through the order.

Warning Signs

Strange noises, a room that won't drop temperature, and a compressor sitting still while the condenser fan runs. Know which ones mean call us.

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