Decreasing Your Footprint with CoolerGaskets.com

Companies today are looking for all different ways to decrease their environmental footprint. Whether you're looking into compostable options for your restaurant or facility or looking for ways to cut down energy use, it can be overwhelming to make a significant impact on your footprint. Refrigerator gaskets can be a significant contributor to your environmental footprint, but they are not always the obvious choice when trying to conserve energy and resources. 

Refrigerators and freezers are a necessarily in the kitchen, period. We can't function with them, but it is important to make sure that they are functioning properly and efficiently. A faulty or poorly fitted gasket can cause the refrigerator to work harder than necessary to keep the cold in, and the warm out. Not only can this cause your energy bill to skyrocket in the warm months, but it can also increase your environmental footprint. Nowadays, customers are looking for companies that are committed to the environment as one of their core values of business. Replacing an old gasket with a new high-quality gasket can significantly decrease your refrigerator and freezer energy consumption. 

There is no denying you will need to eventually replace your refrigerator or freezer gaskets to keep your equipment running efficiently, but there are a few things you can do to make sure you are getting the most out of your refrigerator and freezer gaskets and keep energy consumption down:

Make sure the gasket is fitted properly:

If you're experiencing issues with your unit, one of the first things to check is if the gasket is fitted correctly on your machine. There should be no gaps between the gasket and the door, so you want to make sure the gasket is flush with the unit door. 

Close the door firmly:

While you don't need to slam your freezer or refrigerator door to close it, you do need to close it firmly and make sure the door is always completely shut. A complete seal all the way around the door will keep your unit cold without the stress on the unit of constantly keeping the temperature low. 

Use strip curtains to reduce stress on your unit:

It's easy to say that avoiding opening your freezer and refrigerator doors frequently will reduce the stress on your unit to keep the temperature down. However, any commercial kitchen employee can tell you it's hard to avoid opening and closing the doors during the hustle and bustle of a busy day. Installing strip curtains on your unit will help to keep the temperature normal even on the days when the doors are opened and closed over and over.

Replace the gasket is it is torn, worn, or damaged:

If the gasket on your refrigerator or freezer is hanging on by a thread, literally, it's time to replace it with a new gasket. Although gaskets are very durable, they will need to be replaced eventually to function properly. If you notice that the gasket is worn down, torn anywhere, or damaged at any point, give us a call and someone from our team can you get a brand new gasket that fits your unit perfectly. 

Reducing your environmental footprint as a business is important for the environment and can also be a financially smart decision for your business. At CoolerGaskets.com, we offer the highest quality custom gaskets for any unit at a competitive price. Our gaskets are cut from raw material in our warehouse just outside of Atlanta, Georgia and ship fast to you so you can start saving on your energy bill and decrease your environmental footprint.