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- Jan 28, 2023
- 4 min
Why Vacuuming your Refrigeration System is Important
Ever thought about vacuuming out your refrigeration system, or were you recommended to do so by a professional and want to know what it's...
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- Dec 22, 2022
- 3 min
How to Control Odor in my Walk-In
Bad smells turn off just about everyone, especially when they’re radiating from the exact wrong place: shoes, bathrooms, and...
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- Dec 1, 2022
- 3 min
How Should You Prepare Commerical Refrigeration for Winter?
Upon first brush, one might think that cold weather might allow your commercial refrigeration system to run much smoother–less work if...
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- Sep 10, 2022
- 4 min
Thinking About an In-Home Ice Maker?
We get it–it’s hot. And what better on a blisteringly hot summer’s day than an ice-cold refreshment? Whether you’re sipping on a sweet...
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- Aug 26, 2022
- 3 min
How to Lower your Electic Bill this Summer
If you were born and raised in Texas, you know that the summer electric bill is no joke. On average, Texans can end up paying about 25%...
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- Aug 23, 2022
- 3 min
How to Stop a Dripping A/C?
In our last blog post, we discussed all the reasons your AC could be leaking water. Next up, we’ll talk about what to do about it! Of...
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- Aug 17, 2022
- 3 min
How to Summer-Proof Your A/C
What’s better than the feeling of ice-cold A/C blasting in your face, especially during a Texas August? During an intense heatwave like...
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- Aug 14, 2022
- 3 min
Calling All Chefs: How to Keep Your Walk-In In Good Shape
Back of house at 7pm can be a trip–the bustle of chefs and waiters, plating like maniacs, sizzling grease…all with the sound of the...
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- Aug 8, 2022
- 3 min
How to Clean Your Reach-In
Perhaps nothing sees as much traffic as your commercial reach-in freezer or fridge. Of course, lots of things are stored in there, but...
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- Aug 2, 2022
- 3 min
Air-Cooled and Water-Cooled: What's the Difference?
In today’s ever-diverse market, you’ve got a plethora of options to choose from–even for commercial ice machines! If you’re in the market...
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- Jul 30, 2022
- 3 min
Guide for Where NOT to Install an Ice Machine
Your ice machine is a temperamental piece of equipment: it follows a strict set of rules, and it is picky. Stray from what your machine...
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- Jul 26, 2022
- 3 min
Ice Machines and Heat Waves
As we experience a sweltering, record-breaking Texas July packed full of heat waves, ice may be fresh on the mind. Not only is it cold,...
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- Jul 22, 2022
- 3 min
College Vs the Trades
There has been a big push over the last few years by Mike Rowe to consider the trades as a career. Yes, that guy from Dirty Jobs, who...
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- Jun 24, 2022
- 3 min
Self Contained Refrigeration Equipment or Split Refrigeration Equipment?
When it comes to refrigeration for your walk-in there are two major formats: Self contained and split systems. They each have pros and...
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- Jun 13, 2022
- 3 min
Vacuum That Refrigeration System!
Vacuums and refrigeration–sound like an overlap you’ve ever heard of? If this is your first brush with the vacuum-refrigeration...
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- May 5, 2022
- 4 min
Retrofitting a 1980s Coin Op 7-UP vending machine
Retrofitting a 1980s Coin Op 7-UP vending machine in Austin, Texas The 80s were a long time ago. Some people born in the 80s are now...
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- Apr 20, 2022
- 1 min
Understand refrigeration cap tubes, and how they work.
Check out this short video about refrigeration cap tubes, why they stop up, how to your reach in unit running forever and what to look...
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- Apr 19, 2022
- 6 min
Walk-in repair in Lubbock? 10 common reasons why your walk-in isn't working. Part 5.
Oh no! Your walk-in is warm again, isn’t it? Man! Sometimes you just can’t catch a break. In Texas’ unrelenting summer heat a warm...
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