A major retailer faced ongoing challenges with their produce refrigeration lineups, which suffered from frequent refrigerant leaks and required several service calls to stay operational. These leaks not only created compliance risks but also led to costly repairs and operational disruptions.
Solution: The retailer addressed their issues by replacing the problematic lineup with Lowe’s Rental R290 self-contained reach-in refrigeration cases. This solution delivered reliable performance without the ongoing maintenance challenges and the need for EPA reporting. Alternatively, they could have replaced the cases and pipework, which would have kept the system reliant on the existing R404 rack. By opting for the R290 rental approach, their stores gained the flexibility to defer a full system upgrade until their next remodel and avoided regulatory scrutiny.
Results:
- Elimination of safety concerns and operational disruptions.
- Cost savings by avoiding repairs and downtime.
- No leak reporting