
How to Defrost a Freezer
The simple answer of how to defrost a freezer is take everything out, unplug it and prop open the door. If your freezer slowly begins to fail it is very possible you need to defrost it. Many freezer have an auto defrost cycle built into their schedule. If your unit is supposed to auto defrost and you find yourself needing to defrost the coils there is a problem. However if the frost is on the walls rather than the cooling coils you are in good shape. If your freezer has a fan

How long can Chicken Last In the Freezer?
The short answer to this question is 9 months. But you seem like the kind of person who must understand why this is true. There are several factors that play a role in the safety of foodstuffs but the big consideration is bacteria. How long would it theoretically take for bacteria to reach unacceptable levels in your chicken? It is generally accepted that chicken and turkey are only good in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. This range offering comes from the USDA so it has some

Emergency Refrigeration Planning
Businesses everyday loss thousands of dollars in product and productivity due to failed refrigeration systems. Most businesses do not have a plan to manage this type of mini emergency. Knowing who to call is half the battle the other half is best practices. The following are steps to take when your loss your refrigeration system so you don’t lose your head. Get what product you can into a working refrigerator or freezer. Pack the rest of the product together so it insulates i

What is Freezer Burn?
Freezer burn is simply drying of food in the freezer. But there is of course plenty to know about the causes, prevention and science behind the process. If you are consistently experiencing freezer burn in your freezer this article will help abate the process. Freezer burn is caused by drying of the product in question. Usually you will see this most prominently on the surface of meats. The reason it is so easy to see in meat is the oxidation that occurs as an effect of the d