FiltaCool provides a cost-effective and ecofriendly solution to businesses that need to control...

1. humidity control for
cold storage environments
In any business, in any industry, saving money
is essential to boosting the bottom line. And any business
that utilizes a cold storage environment can begin minimizing waste
and start saving money with FiltaCool.
FiltaCool provides a cost-effective and eco-friendly solution to businesses that need to
control the moisture levels of their refrigeration units/walk-in coolers. Each container
holds an air permeable packet of specially blended minerals that are scientifically proven
to absorb excess humidity and gas molecules in refrigerators for up to three months.
But how does controlling moisture and gases save money?
FiltaCool lowers associated costs across the entire spectrum of cold storage operation:
Food, Energy and Equipment.
By naturally regulating humidity, food spoilage The FiltaCool Filter attaches to the ceiling...
is reduced and shelf life is increased. Bacteria
and corrosive gases (such as ethylene and
ammonia-based gases, which speed up the
ripening process) are minimized, resulting
in food that can be stored for longer periods
Moisture, Heat and Odor
of time while improving food quality for are absorbed...
... reducing Humidity,
consumers. When excessive humidity is Smell and Contamination
controlled, the temperature within a cold
storage environment achieves a natural
equilibrium. This makes the refrigeration unit more efficient and less energy-intensive,
saving money on energy costs. And equipment that runs more efficiently means less
maintenance and repair costs, saving money over the life of the instruments.
Controlling humidity is essential to prolonging the quality of perishable goods. And because
FiltaCool filters easily and naturally regulate humidity, waste is reduced and savings are
maximized along all facets of your cold storage operation. But don’t take our word for it.
Included in this document are charts, data and customer testimonials that reinforce how
and why FiltaCool can make a positive impact on your business’ bottom line.
Environmental
Kitchen Solutions

2. Example Savings based on one 8’x 12’x 7.5’walk-in cooler requiring four (4) FiltaCool filters
Food Savings Energy Savings Equipment Savings
FiltaCool helps control food costs and Independent tests show FiltaCool Because the equipment does not have
increases yield by extending the shelf lowers temperature 2-5 degrees and to work as hard to maintain lower
life of food and reducing waste. reduces compressor run-time and kWh temperature and proper humidity, the
demand by 10%. life of the equipment is extended by
For example, restaurants typically 33-40%, and customers using FiltaCool
spend 30% of their revenue on food For example, the average walk-in report maintenance and repair costs
costs. A restaurant with an annual cooler (8’x 12’x 7.5’) uses 20,000 kWh are also reduced.
revenue of $1,000,000 will spend per year.
$300,000 on food. Of that $300,000, For example, the cost for a 1 1/2
35% is commonly spent on produce - The National Average cost of energy horsepower compressor and an 8200
$105,000 a year. is .11 cents per kWh. So the cost to BTU evaporator unit with two fans is
operate the cooler comes to $2,244.00 approximately $3,000 (5 year life
Using a conservative example of 2% (20,400 x .11) per year. expectancy).
savings on just the cost of produce,
the total savings comes to $2,100/ Reducing KWh demand by 10% saves A 40% increase adds 2 years to the
year or $175/month (plus the additional $224.40 per year or $18.70 per life of the equipment saving $172.00
savings for other perishable food items). month on energy costs. per year.
Produce Savings Energy Savings Equipment Savings
$
2,100 yr. | $175 mo. $
224.40 yr. | $18.70 mo. $
172.00 yr. | $14.33 mo.
“[FiltaCool] has increased the amount of “Even the smallest amount of money “Reducing cooler run time by 10% will
product we can keep on hand because saved on energy is critical... If you can prolong equipment life by approximately
it stays so much fresher. Because of improve energy consumption you’re 33% to 40%.”
this, [FiltaCool] is now being integrated essentially improving profit margin.”
Burbank Electric Company
into our purchasing and cost control Burbank, CA
Ramin Foramarzi - Project Manager
classes.” Southern California Edison’s Refrigeration
Peter Adams and Thermal Test Center
Chef/Instructor & Purchasing Manager
Illinois Institute of Art Culinary School
Food Safety Analysis - Bacteria Count on Strawberries
Day 0 Day 2 Day 4 Day 6 Day 8 Day 10
40
Without FiltaCool
Strawberries (CFU/g 0-10 days)
Day 2
30
11/1 C 10-2
Thousands
20
10 WITH FiltaCool
Day 2
11/1 FC 10-2
0
Control 200 31,100 21,060 16,000 12,980 11,080
FiltaCool 200 600 1,060 1,050 960 985 Bacteria Colony Forming Units (CFU)