Refrigeration Perform scheduled maintenance on units. Keep evaporator coils clean and free of ice build-up Adjust door latches and replace worn door gaskets. Use night covers on display cases. Disconnect anti-condensate heaters. Food service equipment Consider replacing some or all electric cooking equipment with comparably sized gas-fired equipment.
Insulation maintains more heat in the equipment and transmits less to the environment.
Preheat cooking equipment no longer and at no higher setting than the manufacturer's recommendation. Use cooking equipment to capacity. Fully loaded equipment utilizes energy more efficiently. Turn off backup fryers during low production periods. Filter fryer oil at least once a day to extend the oil life.