Make all your dollars count when owning a restaurant business. This means that it is important to cut back energy use when possible. With a commercial ice machine, it is important to keep it performing efficiently while using the least amount of energy.
Here are some energy saving tips that could make a huge difference in utility bills:
Generally:
- If possible, avoid using large equipment during the peak afternoon hours (from 3 P.M. to 7 P.M.)
- Turn off lights and equipment after hours.
- Invest in an energy audit to survey and analyze energy flows throughout the building.
- Take advantage of energy saving features on your equipment when not in use.
- If possible, invest in Energy Star products.
Ice Machines:
- Shift your ice production time to cut down costs. You accomplish this by setting your ice production to nighttime off-peak hours. Most businesses benefit more when ice production is at night and you won’t have to turn on a noisy ice machine during the day.
- Consider the capacity of your commercial ice machine. Larger ice machines are usually more efficient than smaller ones. You could get twice the ice capacity at half the energy cost per pound of ice. It is also easier to shift ice production to nighttime hours with a larger ice machine.
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