4 Reasons You May Be Seeing Frost In Your Cold Room

Frost is a large issue that most of us face during the winter months, but what about frost formation within your cold room? The reasons you may be seeing frost in your cold room are probably not as simple as you may think… 

Chiller cold room temperatures range from 0 to 8 degrees, and freezer cold rooms range from -1 to -40 degrees, which means that ice or frost shouldn’t begin to form unless they are at the minimum temperature of 0 degrees. However, that is not to say this doesn’t still occur when it shouldn’t. 

The most straightforward answer to this question, is that there is excess moisture within the atmosphere of your cold room, leading to unwanted frost/a build-up of ice.  

However, there are a few more reasons as to why you may be seeing frost in your cold room… 

1. The age of your cold room
Like most things, with time comes age, and with age comes inconsistencies. The older your cold room is, the higher the chance that your insulation properties will have faded. One of the most important factors in keeping your cold room sealed, cold and efficient is having good insulation.

2. Poor door and frame set-up
If you are noticing a build-up of frost around your cold room door, then there may be a chance it wasn’t installed correctly. You will be able to tell if your cold room door was installed incorrectly if it doesn’t fully seal when in the closed position (if you are able to see a gap between the door and the door frame).

3. Your cold room door is being left open for too long
Though it may sound straightforward, lengthy periods of your cold room door being open can cost you a significant amount of both money, energy, and products. A constant escape of cold air places severe stress on the temperature regulator and loop fitted inside your cold room.

4. There may be issues with your evaporator
If there are issues with the evaporator coils and drain in your cold room, this can cause a build-up of ice to form around the blower unit. When the defrost-heating element cannot circle correctly, it will allow condensation to build up – resulting in frost and ice formation. A clogged evaporator drain will allow water to gather and freeze on the floor, which is a major health and safety hazard for all.

How can I combat frost in my cold room? 

There are a few steps that you can take in order to prevent frost forming in your cold room. 

• Ensure that your access/doors for your cold room are fit for your purpose. If you are using the incorrect type of cold room door, you run the risk of air ingress and egress
• Make sure your door gaskets are sealing correctly against the door frame and floor, check the structural integrity of the door blade for any impact damage and install insulated or traditional drop curtains to reduce air intake whist the door is in operation. We have a large selection of door gaskets and seals available on the MTCSS shop.
• Replace your cold room and its panelling. Older panelling will wear out overtime, if your cold room is considerably outdated, it may be worth investing in a new one to save you from a lot of wasted energy and increased costs when running your old room. 

If you would like to know more about the spares and parts which can help reduce the risk of frost and ice build up in your cold room, get in contact with us! 

Get in touch with a member of our team today – fill in an enquiry form here, call us on 01886 833381 or email us at spares@mtcss.co.uk