AIM Act Update Carlson & Stewart Refrigeration, Inc. (CSR) understands there are many questions when it comes to the EPA’s AIM Act and we do our best to stay informed to help answer those questions and guide our clients in their decision-making processes. Recently, there has been an updated ruling issued by the EPA which […]
Technological advances in electronics, sensors, and transducers over the last couple decades have made it cheaper and easier than ever to get real time data from refrigeration systems. Unfortunately for our refrigeration operators and technicians, advances in X-ray vision have been much more scarce. That means we might have to get a little more creative
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The $100,000 “Ouch”: The True Cost of Running Your Refrigeration System to Failure In industrial refrigeration, there is a common but dangerous philosophy: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Whether you’re managing a cold storage warehouse or a food processing plant, “Running to Fail” is an expensive gamble. In 2026, with rising energy costs
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IIAR Annual Conference By Chris Savage – February 2026 If you are involved in Commercial or Industrial refrigeration in any way you have probably heard of IIAR, the “International Institute of All-Natural Refrigeration”. When I first got into the industry IIAR stood for the “International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration”. As with all things in life,
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Getting Ahead of A2L Refrigerants in Commercial Refrigeration If you’re running or specifying commercial refrigeration equipment today, the shift to A2L refrigerants isn’t something you can ignore. These mildly flammable, low‑GWP refrigerants are quickly becoming the standard as older HFC refrigerants are phased down under federal regulations. This change is already impacting equipment selection, system
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Commercial Refrigeration: Parallel Rack System or Condensing Units? Refrigeration systems can be a costly, but vital, component in the food market and with them comes a lot of questions. With customers looking for the best way to allocate funds year over year, the refrigeration system(s) can be a bigger point of emphasis than what some
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Refrigeration & Oil Oil is an important part of many pieces of machinery, and a refrigeration compressor is no exception. Oil provides the much-needed lubrication for moving parts within the compressor. The oil can also be cooled to help prevent internal components from overheating. Additionally, oil helps seal very small gaps between moving parts
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Carlson & Stewart Refrigeration (CSR) understands there are many moving pieces in the industry to know and understand when it comes to managing moisture. CSR can answer any questions you may have or ideas you may want to try. CSR is here to work with you on building and servicing your new or used system
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Refrigeration in 2025: Smarter, Greener, and Ready for the Future Let’s be honest — refrigeration isn’t exactly the kind of topic that gets people chatting at dinner parties. But in 2025, it’s quietly becoming one of the most innovative and impactful sectors in industrial and commercial technology. Whether you’re running a cold storage warehouse or
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IIAR and the AIM Act By Chris Savage – August 2025 For many years now Carlson & Stewart Refrigeration has been a member of IIAR, The International Institute of All-Natural Refrigeration. As the name implies, IIAR is an advocate for the all-natural refrigerants and their applications. When talking about all-natural refrigerants we are primarily talking
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