Repair or Replace Your Cold Room? 9 Warning Signs
An ageing cold room does not always need to be replaced completely. Many performance problems can be corrected by repairing a failed component, replacing the refrigeration system, refurbishing the insulated enclosure or upgrading the controls. Complete replacement is usually considered when several parts of the installation are deteriorating, the room no longer suits the business […]
Cold Room Quotation Checklist: 12 Details Your Installer Needs
Requesting a cold room quotation involves more than providing the room’s length and width. A custom cold room must be designed around the product being stored, required temperature, maximum stockholding, incoming product temperature, door usage, electrical supply and installation conditions. Providing accurate information from the beginning helps the installer determine: Incomplete information does not necessarily […]
Cold Room Electricity Consumption: What Affects Your Energy Costs?
A commercial cold room does not have one standard electricity-consumption figure. Two cold rooms with identical dimensions can use very different amounts of electricity because power consumption depends on much more than room size. The required temperature, insulation, product load, door usage, ambient heat, condenser location, refrigeration equipment and maintenance condition all affect how long […]
Commercial Cold Room Maintenance Checklist and Service Schedule
A commercial cold room should normally receive a professional refrigeration service at least every six months. However, servicing twice a year does not replace routine checks by the business. Temperatures, doors, ice formation, unusual noises and airflow should be monitored daily, while cleaning and basic inspections should take place throughout the month. Cold rooms operating […]
Cold Room Not Cooling Properly? 10 Possible Causes
A cold room that is running but not reaching its set temperature should be investigated promptly. The problem may be relatively simple, such as a blocked condenser or damaged door seal. It may also indicate a more serious refrigeration fault involving refrigerant loss, failed fans, incorrect defrost operation or compressor damage. Common warning signs include: […]
Polyurethane vs Polystyrene Insulated Panels for Cold Rooms
The insulation core is one of the most important specifications when selecting panels for a cold room, freezer room or temperature-controlled workspace. Two of the most common options are: Polyisocyanurate, or PIR, is another rigid foam insulation used in sandwich panels. It is chemically related to polyurethane but is formulated differently, particularly in relation to […]
50mm, 100mm, 125mm or 150mm Insulated Panels: Which Thickness Do You Need?
Choosing the correct insulated panel thickness is an important part of designing a cold room, freezer room or temperature-controlled workspace. A thicker panel generally provides greater resistance to heat transfer, but thickness alone does not determine whether a panel is suitable. The correct specification also depends on: A 100mm polyurethane panel and a 100mm expanded-polystyrene […]
Cold Room vs Freezer Room: Temperatures, Uses and Installation Requirements
Cold rooms and freezer rooms are both insulated spaces fitted with commercial refrigeration equipment, but they are not interchangeable. A cold room is generally designed to keep products chilled without freezing them. A freezer room operates below the freezing point and is normally used to preserve products that must remain frozen for extended periods. This […]
How to Calculate the Right Cold Room Size for Your Business
Choosing the right cold room size involves more than measuring the available floor space. A cold room must provide enough capacity for your maximum stockholding while still leaving space for shelving, aisles, product handling, air circulation and refrigeration equipment. A room that appears large enough when empty can become difficult to use once boxes, crates, […]
Cold Room Installation Cost in South Africa: 2026 Pricing Guide
One of the first questions businesses ask when planning refrigerated storage is: How much does a cold room cost in South Africa? There is no reliable single price that applies to every project. A small cold room used for beverages at approximately +5°C has very different requirements from a larger room storing fresh meat close […]