Since EISA was passed January 1, 2009, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has been working to mandate a standardized energy efficiency test for walk-in coolers and freezers. The first step was taken with an informal meeting on February 4, 2009 to discuss comments and suggestions from industry professionals on determining a testing procedure. After nearly a year’s worth of research, DOE has published their proposed testing procedure for walk-in coolers and freezers.

In accordance with section 312 of the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA), DOE published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) for the test procedure on walk-in coolers and freezers. The DOE proposes to adopt a test procedure that contains two separate testing methods; one for the insulated box and the other for the refrigeration equipment. Each of the two components, the insulated box and the refrigeration system, will be tested separately. The manufacturer will be responsible for testing their product respectively and must provide compliance with all testing standards.

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Copeland now carries outdoor condensing units for the food service industry. There new light weight, slim shaped units are available in medium and low temperatures ranging from 2 – 6 horsepower.

Copeland Scroll Outdoor Condensing Units are perfectly suited for walk-in cooler and freezer applications. All units integrate the many benefits of the Copeland Scroll compressor technology, fan speed control and Copeland PerformanceAlert™ diagnostic controls, and are available in 208/230 single-phase and 208/230 three-phase voltage applications.

Scroll compressors offer the highest energy efficiency levels to lower energy bills. With integrated controls that optimize fan motor speed to maximize the heat transfer through over-sized condenser coils, additional energy savings are achieved. The average energy savings for end-users is $350 per year for a 3HP medium temperature unit, however this number could be greater depending on the application.

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Experienced contractors know errors and changes can make or break the profit margins on any given job. When it comes to the details of a high-ticket item like walk-in coolers or a ventilation system, errors of any sort are often costly.
At U.S. Cooler, we strive to be the 'Devil's Advocate' when it comes to protecting your details. If you are not accustomed to our acknowledgement process it may seem overwhelming at first but once you have been through it once or twice, your mind can be at ease that your order will be well managed from beginning to end. The old adage of measure twice cut once is so relevant to this process.
Critical areas to review include:

• Is Ship TO Correct?
• Is a lift gate or appointment delivery needed?  If so, is it noted?
• Are the dimensions correct?
• Is door placement and hinging correct?
• Are all the other details/options listed?
• Double check voltage and phase
• If there are special doors such as glass doors, they will be on a separate acknowledgement.
• Terms and conditions

Any changes in the items above should be noted. When they are sent back, the notations will be adjusted, the order will be reviewed and they result in cost changes, they will be noted.  Then we send a re-acknowledgement. While this may be cumbersome, it eliminates misinterpretations and misunderstandings which can easily occur as a result of the multiple demands on everyone involved in this age of lean practices and multitasking.
Once your order acknowledgement is in house, customers can begin tracking their order 24/7 via our website.  All you have to do is enter your phone number and order number.  You can then track it through the entire process. Once it is shipped, the carrier, PRO number etc. will show.

Visit www.uscooler.com Click on 'Dealer' and then 'Check Order Status'