{"id":5815,"date":"2026-06-29T19:00:29","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T18:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jimo.pt\/?p=5815"},"modified":"2026-06-26T11:02:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T10:02:27","slug":"how-to-reduce-energy-consumption-in-commercial-refrigeration-equipment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jimo.pt\/en\/como-reduzir-o-consumo-energetico-em-equipamentos-de-frio-profissional\/","title":{"rendered":"How to reduce energy consumption in commercial refrigeration equipment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In commercial kitchens, supermarkets and other premises in the HORECA sector, professional refrigeration equipment operates continuously and accounts for a significant proportion of daily energy consumption. Improving energy efficiency is essential for reducing operating costs, extending the lifespan of the equipment and ensuring more sustainable operations.<\/p>\n<p>Adopting best practices and using equipment correctly can make a significant difference to energy consumption over time.<\/p>\n<h3>Avoid overloading the equipment<\/h3>\n<p>When equipment is overloaded, air circulation is compromised and the cooling system has to work harder to maintain a stable temperature.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To optimise performance:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Please observe the recommended capacity<\/li>\n<li>Organise the products correctly<\/li>\n<li>Ensure there is space for air to circulate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Proper distribution improves efficiency and reduces the strain on the equipment.<\/p>\n<h3>Minimise frequent opening of doors<\/h3>\n<p>Constantly opening the doors allows hot air to enter, forcing the system to use more energy to restore the ideal temperature.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Good practice:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Minimise the opening time<\/li>\n<li>Gather the necessary items in advance<\/li>\n<li>Check that the doors are properly closed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Small everyday actions help to reduce temperature fluctuations and energy wastage.<\/p>\n<h3>Ensure preventive maintenance is carried out<\/h3>\n<p>A lack of maintenance can significantly compromise energy efficiency. Dirty or worn components cause the equipment to operate less efficiently.<\/p>\n<p>Preventative maintenance should include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Regular cleaning of the condensers<\/li>\n<li>Inspection of seals and components<\/li>\n<li>Ice build-up control<\/li>\n<li>Periodic technical inspections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Well-maintained equipment ensures greater stability and lower fuel consumption.<\/p>\n<h3>Choosing efficient solutions<\/h3>\n<p>Energy efficiency also starts with the choice of equipment. Solutions designed for demanding professional environments make it possible to optimise energy consumption without compromising product preservation.<\/p>\n<p>At JIMO, we develop professional refrigeration equipment that combines performance, thermal stability and energy efficiency, tailored to the needs of the HORECA sector.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Improving energy efficiency is essential for reducing operating costs, extending the service life of equipment and ensuring more sustainable operations.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5798,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"slim_seo":{"title":"Como reduzir o consumo energ\u00e9tico em equipamentos de frio profissional - JIMO","description":"Improving energy efficiency is essential for reducing operating costs, extending the service life of equipment and ensuring more sustainable operations."},"footnotes":""},"categories":[32],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5815","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jimo.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5815","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jimo.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jimo.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jimo.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jimo.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5815"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/jimo.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5815\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5821,"href":"https:\/\/jimo.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5815\/revisions\/5821"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jimo.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5798"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jimo.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5815"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jimo.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5815"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jimo.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5815"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}