STR - Transport, Commercial Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Specialists in Sussex & Kent

Commercial refrigeration can be categorized into three types — reach-in, stand-up, and walk-in. Reach-in commercial refrigerators are usually installed in grocery stores, while supermarkets and restaurants have stand-up refrigerators, Walk-In Cold Rooms and Walk-In Freezer Rooms are refrigerated enclosures accessible via at least one door and large enough for a person to walk into, housed within existing buildings or constructed as standalone buildings.

Commercial refrigerators are larger than residential units. They are designed to hold more stock and substantially larger containers than for home use. Commercial fridges and freezers also require more power than residential models. They get colder faster, and that means they use more powerful components like compressors to maintain a consistent temperature even when the door is open. Because they are more specialised, commercial refrigerators need regular maintenance and service to ensure they operate in the most efficient manner.

Depending on the size and usage of the item.  It is recommended that most makes of refrigeration units should be serviced every 6 months to ensure optimum performance and uphold the manufacturer’s warranty. We offer servicing to meet these requirements, we can also issue a calibration certificate for your equipment. Our engineers are experts in installing, servicing and repairing a wide variety of transport refrigeration systems from all the leading brands.

The F-Gas Company Certificate is an accreditation that all businesses that ‘install, maintain or service stationary refrigeration, air-conditioning and/or heat pump equipment containing or designed to contain F-Gas refrigerants’ must have by law. Since 4 July 2009 it has been a legal requirement for all companies as described above to have this accreditation, and since July 2011 it’s been law that all companies must also hold a Company Certificate.

Maintaining your air conditioning system will help it perform better. Regular routine maintenance will help maintain up to 95% of its original operational efficiency and performance.

Better Energy Efficiency
Clogged air filters, dirty condenser coils and other problems result in the system having to work harder, thus consuming more energy in the process. An inefficient system will increase your energy bill and leave a larger carbon footprint on the environment. Routine service will deliver savings on your energy bill and on your conscience.

Longer Operational Life
With all major equipment, a regular service will extend your systems operational life. There is a life span as to how long any model is going to last but servicing of your air conditioning system will prolong its life, one faulty or malfunctioning part can lead to stress on other components and dramatically affect its performance.

Lower Overall Repair Costs
Air conditioning systems can stop working with the failure of a single part, this can result in costly emergency repairs, all too often, these repairs could be managed or even avoided through routine service and maintenance.

When we service your air conditioning system, the engineer will check for damaged or worn parts and if required recommend why they should be replaced. Cleaning components such as the condenser and filters will extend the life of various other parts and delay the need to replace them.

Better Air Quality
To be sure your system is cleaning the air in your environment, simply open up the front panel and take a look at the filter. Unless it’s new or has been cleaned very recently, you’ll see a substantial amount of dust built up in the filter. The more dust that accumulates, the less effective your filter is at purifying the air that passes through it.

Regular service ensures that your filter is working as well as it should be. This reduces internal deficiencies caused by a build-up of dust and debris, but it also means that everyone inside is breathing cleaner air.

The frequency with which you have your air conditioning system serviced will depend on several factors, including the model, its age and how it’s used. At Simon Turner, we recommend having your unit serviced twice per year, depending on the environment and frequency of use.

For your health, the fact is that heat is one of the contributing factors to the increasing cases of deaths in many residential properties. Heat-related deaths reported in the UK are as a result of lack of proper and working air conditioners in many homes. The easiest way to prevent heat-related deaths and health complications is by keeping rooms cool with modern and efficient air conditioning.  Air conditioning helps reduce the irritants in the air that cause health problems, as with any electrical device, the performance differs greatly from entry level cheaper models to more powerful higher end units.