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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

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

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

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

Unlocking the Benefits of Copeland’s E3 Supervisory Control and Upgrading from E2 Hardware Best Practices, Cost Saving, Efficiency, Performance / By Zach Moorse Source Article: https://www.copeland.com/en-us/products/controls-monitoring-systems/facility-controls-electronics/facility-and-system-controls/supervisory-controls-e3 https://media.copeland.com/9980283b-75a6-450c-8ece-b16d004eb29f/15558-E3_Product_Spotlight_v6%20-%207483898.pdf?utm At Carlson & Stewart Refrigeration, Inc., we are dedicated to ensuring that our clients benefit from the latest advancements in refrigeration technology. One such advancement is Copeland’s E3

Source Article: https://www.emerson.com/en-us/support/manuals-and-guides At Carlson & Stewart Refrigeration, Inc., our mission is to design and install top-tier commercial and industrial refrigeration systems. A crucial aspect often overlooked is the effect of moisture on refrigeration systems. Moisture, even in small amounts, can have detrimental impacts on the performance, efficiency, and longevity of refrigeration systems. Understanding and

Digital Compressor Upgrade: Addressing Multiple Retrofit Challenges Best Practices, Cost Saving, Efficiency, Performance / By Zach Moorse Source Article: https://www.copeland.com/documents/may-2018-digital-compressor-update-addresses-multiple-retrofit-challenges-fr-ca-6735912.pdf At Carlson & Stewart Refrigeration, Inc., we continuously strive to offer our clients advanced and efficient refrigeration solutions. One of the most significant advancements in recent years is the digital compressor upgrade, which addresses multiple

Importance of Refrigerant Line Sizing At Carlson & Stewart Refrigeration, Inc. we strive to design and install superior commercial and industrial refrigeration systems. One of the key components to delivering on this is correctly sizing the refrigerant lines for each refrigeration system. Improperly designed line sets can cause the refrigeration system to struggle to keep