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Turn Off Door Heaters
on Reach-In Refrigeration


defrost switches

Save $75.00 a year, per door*

- Costs nothing, but savings are pure profit
- Door heaters typically run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Heaters should only be used if condensation appears around doors
- Look carefully since the switches are sometimes hidden

- For more information, there is a Tip Sheet available by clicking this link. (.pdf, 15KB)



*Based on electric rate of $0.15 per kWh and 24 hours of operation per day.
$0.15 per kWh is a typical rate for CA restaurant customers.