Cache County School District in Utah, USA, oversees 24 schools, each responsible for feeding thousands of students daily. Ensuring food safety and minimizing waste are critical, and a key part of this is keeping their refrigeration systems running smoothly and maintaining the right temperature for the fridge and freezer units.
Challenge and Solution
The district faced a common but serious challenge: managing freezer temperatures across numerous locations. With so many refrigeration units spread throughout different schools, keeping a consistent eye on the temperature for the freezer and ensuring food safety became difficult. Even a slight fluctuation in the fridge and freezer temperatures could mean spoiled food, wasted money, and potential health risks for students.
Cache County School District turned to ControlByWeb®’s XW-110 Plus, a smart device that monitors refrigeration temp in real-time. This system, featuring two 12-foot temperature sensors, was ideal for checking both freezer and fridge temperatures across all their units.
Implementation & Benefits
Derrick Mickelson, who heads the nutrition services for the district, oversaw the installation of the XW-110 Plus in all 24 schools. Thanks to the straightforward setup, the district quickly had real-time visibility into the temperature of the freezers and refrigerators in each facility.
Here’s what made ControlByWeb®’s system the perfect fit:
- Real-Time Monitoring: The XW-110 Plus provided live updates, ensuring each fridge freezer temp stayed within safe limits.
- Alert Notifications: The system sent automatic alerts when fridge and freezer temps went beyond safe ranges, allowing quick action to prevent food spoilage.
- Temperature Logging: Compliance with FDA regulations became effortless as the system automatically logged data, eliminating manual logging and reducing human error.
- Mobile Accessibility: Derrick and his team could check freezer and fridge temps remotely via a mobile app, making management simpler and more efficient.
- Cost-Effective: No monthly fees or extra software meant the district could maintain their systems affordably while ensuring proper freezer temperature refrigerator-wide.
Results
ControlByWeb®’s Wi-Fi Freezer Alarm wasn’t just convenient—it proved its value. During Christmas break in 2016, the system alerted Derrick to a cooler failure, saving thousands of dollars in food inventory that would have otherwise gone bad. This highlighted the importance of always maintaining the best freezer temperature to keep inventory safe.
The system also ensured the district was in full compliance with food safety regulations and significantly cut down on the need for manual temperature checks, freeing up staff for other tasks.
Introducing FridgeAlert™
Building on the success of their refrigeration monitoring systems, ControlByWeb® has launched FridgeAlert™, designed for even more robust monitoring of fridge and freezer temperatures. With a 3.5-inch touchscreen display, it can monitor up to 10 sensors, making it perfect for larger facilities like schools, restaurants, and production sites.
FridgeAlert™ comes with customizable alerts to prevent false alarms and battery backup for continuous monitoring during power outages. It’s a versatile system that offers peace of mind when it comes to keeping the right temperature for the fridge and freezer. Installation is a breeze, with a 15-minute setup.
Conclusion
With ControlByWeb®’s Wi-Fi Freezer Alarm & Refrigeration Monitoring Systems, Cache County School District has successfully safeguarded their perishable inventory, avoided costly spoilage, and ensured compliance with strict food safety standards. By keeping a close watch on freezer temperatures across the district, they’ve streamlined operations and bolstered food safety.
ControlByWeb® solutions, including the new FridgeAlert™, are available at Vanco Electrical Solutions, a certified distributor. Whether you need to monitor the temperature of freezer in fridge units or ensure your freezer temp is set correctly, these systems provide reliable and affordable options for every facility.
Available at Vanco Electrical Solutions – Certified Distributor of ControlByWeb
Source: ControlByWeb® – Wi-Fi Freezer Alarm & Refrigeration Monitoring Systems