Cache County School District in Utah, USA, oversees 24 schools, each responsible for feeding thousands of students daily. Ensuring food safety and minimizing waste is critical, requiring reliable refrigeration systems that maintain the right temps in fridge and freezer units.
Challenge and Solution
The district encountered a serious but common challenge: managing freezer temps across multiple locations. With many refrigeration units spread throughout different schools, keeping a consistent eye on freezer and fridge temperatures was difficult. Even a slight fluctuation in these temps could result in spoiled food, wasted funds, and health risks for students.
To address this, Cache County School District turned to ControlByWeb®’s XW-110 Plus, a smart device that monitors refrigeration temps in real-time. With two 12-foot temperature sensors, this system provided an ideal solution for tracking both freezer and fridge temperatures across all units.
Implementation & Benefits
Derrick Mickelson, who heads nutrition services for the district, oversaw the installation of the XW-110 Plus in all 24 schools. Thanks to its straightforward setup, the district quickly gained real-time visibility into the temps of their refrigerators and freezers in each facility.
Here’s what made ControlByWeb®’s system the best choice:
- Real-Time Monitoring: The XW-110 Plus provided live updates, ensuring each fridge and freezer temp stayed within safe limits.
- Alert Notifications: The system sent automatic alerts when refrigeration 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 fridge and freezer temps remotely via a mobile app, simplifying management.
- Cost-Effective: With no monthly fees or extra software, the district could maintain their systems affordably while ensuring the best freezer and fridge temp control.
Results
ControlByWeb®’s Wi-Fi Freezer Alarm proved invaluable. During Christmas break in 2016, the system alerted Derrick to a cooler failure, saving thousands of dollars in inventory that would have otherwise spoiled. This highlighted the importance of consistently maintaining the right temp for both freezers and refrigerators to protect inventory.
Additionally, the system ensured the district was in full compliance with food safety regulations and cut down on the need for manual temperature checks, freeing staff for other tasks.
Introducing FridgeAlert™
Building on the success of their refrigeration monitoring systems, ControlByWeb® launched FridgeAlert™ for even more robust monitoring of fridge and freezer temps. With a 3.5-inch touchscreen display, FridgeAlert™ can monitor up to 10 sensors, making it ideal for larger facilities like schools, restaurants, and production sites.
FridgeAlert™ offers customizable alerts to prevent false alarms and battery backup to ensure continuous monitoring during power outages. It’s a versatile system that provides peace of mind in maintaining the best refrigeration temps. Installation takes just 15 minutes.
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 maintaining the right freezer and fridge temps, they’ve streamlined operations and strengthened food safety measures.
ControlByWeb® solutions, including the new FridgeAlert™, are available at Vanco Electrical Solutions, a certified distributor. Whether you need to monitor temps in fridge or freezer units or maintain the right temp across facilities, these systems offer reliable and affordable options for any organization.
Available at Vanco Electrical Solutions – Certified Distributor of ControlByWeb
Source: ControlByWeb® – Wi-Fi Freezer Alarm & Refrigeration Monitoring Systems