Curious about TRS Limited and our range of services? Explore our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page for detailed answers to common queries. From product information to logistics and more, this resource aims to provide you with quick and informative responses. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, our team is always ready to assist.
We offer a full range of commercial refrigeration equipment from leading brands including chest freezers, Multideck display cases, upright and overhead freezers, condensers, compressors, and more. We have solutions suitable for supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants, cash and carry’s, butchers, pet food suppliers and any other food retail business’
Yes, our f-gas qualified technicians can handle full removal, installation, maintenance, and repair services for all the refrigeration equipment we sell. We want to be your one-stop provider for all your refrigeration needs.
Some of the top brands we carry in both refurbished and brand new include; AHT, Costan, Capital, Tefcold, Bonds, Koolmax, Scancool and many more industry leaders. We hand pick quality products from the best brands
As an established small company with lower overhead costs, we can pass significant savings on to you. We also have strong relationships with our manufacturing partners allowing us to offer special pricing. When offering full shop fits we can mix between refurbished and brand new products to offer significant savings to your budget.
Absolutely, our team includes experts who can provide free consultations and recommendations to help you optimise and provide the ideal equipment for your unique business needs and floor plans
Yes, we can replace old, failing refrigeration cases and freezers with new, high-efficiency equipment. Our team will ensure the transition is smooth so your operations aren’t disrupted.
We understand the urgency when a unit unexpectedly stops working properly. We have a team ready to rapidly respond to refrigeration issues to get you back up and running.
We keep top inventory on hand so we can deliver fastest in the business. Refurbished equipment we can deliver between 2 and 5 days. we can install your Brand new equipment within 1-4 weeks. We work extra fast for emergencies.
To keep your equipment running optimally, we offer customisable maintenance plans with regular preventative service and discounts on repairs. Multi-year service contracts are available for maximum convenience and cost savings.
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We have many satisfied customers and are happy to furnish references so you can hear firsthand about their experiences working with us. References can vouch for our excellent service.
We include comprehensive manufacturer warranties on all equipment plus we offer our own satisfaction guarantees on installations and service work.
Yes, we can create customised solutions to fit your space and layout needs, including unique refrigeration, vegetable racks, bespoke counters, shelving, bread displays and much more!
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Simply call, email, or submit our online request form with details on your project and we will promptly prepare a competitive quote customised for your needs. Our team makes the ordering process quick and easy.
To help visualise the proposed refrigeration system, we can provide CAD drawings detailing measurements, layouts, and specifications so you know exactly what you’re getting.
Once equipment passes 10-15 years old, replacement often makes more financial sense than continued repairs, offering improved reliability, efficiency, and lower long term costs. We can help you determine replacement vs repair costs.
Whether you have a single refrigerated case or an entire supermarket to equip, we have the product inventory, technicians, and project management skills to handle refrigeration projects of all sizes, large or small.
Yes, we have partners that offer flexible financing with low rates on high value orders and customised payment terms to help acquire the refrigeration equipment you need for minimal upfront costs. We aim to make purchasing easy.
Yes, we have partners that offer flexible financing with low rates on high value orders and customised payment terms to help acquire the refrigeration equipment you need for minimal upfront costs. We aim to make purchasing easy.
Key factors include required capacity, temperature parameters, efficiency, electrical requirements, desired configurations, available space, door access, budget, air con to regulate room temperature to ensure your equipment can work in warm temperatures, ease of maintenance, and integration needs. Our experts will help analyse all these factors.
Once equipment passes 10-15 years old, replacement often makes more financial sense than continued repairs, offering improved reliability, efficiency, and lower long term costs. We can help you determine replacement vs repair costs.
Our cases meet Department of Energy standards for maximum energy efficiency and eco-friendliness. Top brands make their equipment to meet or exceed the latest green standards.
In some situations we can incorporate existing equipment into new designs, which saves you money. We will inspect first to ensure older equipment is suitable for reuse versus replacement
Yes, in addition to in-store refrigeration we also provide transport services we operate a fleet of arctic trucks and Moffat trailers to transport heavy and large loads to anywhere in the country.
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In emergency situations, we strive to have a technician onsite for repairs within 24 hours. For non-urgent issues, repairs are typically scheduled within 2-5 business days according to customers’ needs.
Top innovations include IoT connectivity, automation, data analytics, increased energy efficiency, non-HFC refrigerants, predictive maintenance, shelf life extension and more. We offer the latest advancements.
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We optimise energy efficiency through high-efficiency components, reduced air infiltration, LED lighting, controls, and by ensuring proper maintenance and operation. Upgrades can realise major savings.
We utilise the latest generation, eco-friendly refrigerants including CO2 and hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) ,R290 blends that reduce environmental impact and comply with regulations.
All products are repeatedly tested before delivery.
Lifespan depends on quality of manufacturing, proper installation, preventative maintenance and servicing and cleaning, operating conditions and temperature are incredibly important, and extent of use. Top brands with regular maintenance can last 15-20 years.
We help lower costs through equipment optimisation, energy efficient models, discounts on parts and service, preventative maintenance to avoid major repairs, and by ensuring proper operations. Air conditioned and temperature regulated shop floors will result in less breakdowns and the equipment will not have to work as hard to cool, offering significant savings.
Top innovations include machine 100% self-contained and ventless cases, fully transparent glass doors, adaptive defrosting, and integration of LED lighting, sensors and digital price displays.
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Key aspects to compare include capacity, temperature range, efficiency ratings, noise levels, certifications, connectivity capabilities, configurations, footprint, warranty and expected lifespan.
Open cases allow customers to see and access products easily but lose some efficiency. Closed cases maintain colder temperatures and humidity better while sacrificing some merchandising ability and will offer significant energy savings. We can recommend the best option depending on your needs.
A refrigeration system includes compressors, condensers, evaporators, refrigerant piping, racks, display cases, electrical supplies, controls, monitoring devices, fans, lighting, shelving and more. We provide all components.
We recommend preventative maintenance every 6 months including cleaning, filter changes, component checks, leak checks, and temperature verification to keep units performing optimally year-round.
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We handle the entire permitting process and ensure systems comply with all current refrigeration codes and food safety regulations so you don’t have to worry.
We carefully assess the volumes, temperatures and types of products stored, shelf space, occupancy, operating hours, local climate, and anticipated usage levels to right-size your capacity needs.
Absolutely, we can customise and upgrade already installed equipment by retrofitting cases, optimising layouts, adding doors, shelves or lighting, and modernising controls and monitoring.
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Yes, our technicians complete rigorous training and maintain all required licences and certifications for commercial refrigeration work to meet f-gas regulations
We spec quieter compressors, fans, and moving components as well as sound dampening panels and vibration isolators to reduce noise levels to comfortable ranges.
We carefully assess the volumes, temperatures and types of products stored, shelf space, occupancy, operating hours, local climate, and anticipated usage levels to right-size your capacity needs.
Produce requires florist grade cases optimised for high humidity. Meat needs medium temp cases around 34°F. Frozen foods need true freezer cases at 0°F or below. We tailor cases to the products.
With proper maintenance, major repairs are only needed every 8-12 years on average. We can proactively replace components like compressors before disruptive mid-lifecycle breakdowns occur.
Yes, we highly recommend remote monitoring services so we’re alerted to potential problems immediately before they cause disruptions or food loss at your business. Monitoring improves uptime.
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Most issues arise from leaks, electrical problems, compressor failures, clogged condensers, control failures, defective fans, stuck valves, rust, and pests. Proper maintenance greatly reduces breakdown frequency.
Yes, we handle environmentally-sound disposal and recycling of old equipment per regulatory guidelines so you don’t have to deal with it. We strive for maximum sustainability.
Genuine OEM parts can cost 2-3 times more but provide optimal performance and lifespan. Lower-cost aftermarket parts have shorter warranties but can reduce repair costs. We offer both.
Regardless of the brand, our technicians receive in-depth training to be able to properly service and repair all common commercial refrigeration brands and models found in the field.
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Yes, on new equipment we provide documentation detailing the operation, maintenance, warranties.
Ideal defrost cycles vary by unit but generally every 4-8 hours for coolers and 6-12 hours for freezers. We optimise the timing and duration to balance temperature needs and energy efficiency.
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We properly capture and reclaim all refrigerants per EPA rules before decommissioning equipment for maximum environmental compliance and refrigerant sustainability. The refrigerant is then purified for reuse.
Yes, we thoroughly commission and document key performance metrics on new installations including temperatures, pressures, power draw, flow rates, etc. so future changes can be spotted quickly.
We use advanced minimally-invasive brazing methods and select components with low leak potential. Preventative maintenance also spots early leaks before they grow into big problems
We collect critical performance metrics like temperature trends, run hours, energy consumption, maintenance logs, alarm histories, and utilisation data and provide customisable reports to reveal optimisation opportunities.
Yes, our technicians are specially trained and certified for refrigerant leak repairs. We stock difficult to source refrigerants to quickly recharge systems after repairs. Minimising downtime is our priority..
Absolutely, we can sync refrigeration sensor data and alarms to your food safety database to maintain proper documentation and compliance reports of any temperature excursions or cold chain disruptions.
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We properly capture and reclaim all refrigerants per EPA rules before decommissioning equipment for maximum environmental compliance and refrigerant sustainability. The refrigerant is then purified for reuse.
We train your staff on safe practices, provide proper PPE, install required safety switches and sensors, mark hot pipes, position outlets safely, and ensure equipment meets strict safety standards.
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We stay closely connected with the refrigeration technical community and industry associations to stay abreast of the newest refrigeration technologies, then pass insights on to customers. We also provide training.
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The condenser airflow rate depends on unit capacity, ambient temperatures, refrigerant types, condenser coil size, and maximum allowable system pressures. We size fans and airflow precisely based on all these factors.
Options include high efficiency lighting, electronically commutated fan motors, low/no anti-sweat heat controls, LED case lighting, night curtains, and upgrading to best-in-class R-290 refrigerant systems.
Once over 10 years old, replacement is best for improved reliability, efficiency and capacity. We offer full installations and can replace just the condenser or the entire refrigeration system.
We recommend monitoring temperature, humidity, door open %, compressor run hours, alarm histories, power consumption, refrigerant levels, defrost cycles, and CO2 sensor data. Trends reveal optimisation needs.
A typical supermarket requires £10K-£30K annually for preventative maintenance, repairs, and component upgrades. We offer service plans to help budget and manage costs.
Temporary portable refrigeration rental units help avoid food loss and business disruptions when repair timelines exceed a few days. We offer full project coordination.
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Yes, our techs follow detailed PM checklists we customise for your equipment covering all manufacturer recommended tasks to maximise uptime. Checklists ensure consistency.
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Proper air baffle and louver positioning, adequate fan sizing, sufficient venting, and good coil and wall insulation help achieve the most uniform temperatures with no hot or cold spots.
With adequate battery backup power on controls, most commercial systems restart within 20-30 minutes after power is restored to avoid food spoilage.
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Yes, our techs follow detailed PM checklists we customise for your equipment covering all manufacturer recommended tasks to maximise uptime. Checklists ensure consistency.
We perform in-depth evaluations of available roof and ground space, airflow patterns, noise limitations, utility connections, and piping routes to identify optimal condenser positioning.
Proper load calculations based on volumes, layouts, occupancy, local climate, and usage patterns are essential to right-size the capacity and performance attributes for your systems.
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RFID tags, digital signage, electronic shelf labels, and UPC scanning integrations provide real-time visibility into chilled & frozen stock levels and conditions to optimize ordering.
Rack systems centralize equipment for simplicity but distributed condensing saves energy. We evaluate tradeoffs to design the optimal system architecture.
Yes, we do in-depth comparisons of current energy, maintenance, and lifecycle costs versus proposed designs to justify project ROI and tailor sizing and efficiency.
Absolutely, we work with your team to model proposed equipment configurations, shelving, and merchandising layouts in CAD for visualization before finalizing plans.
We provide 24/7 post-installation support via phone and email and an online customer portal with equipment docs, manuals, and warranty details for convenient reference.
Yes, we can perform sensitive ultrasonic leak scans on your systems to pinpoint issues rapidly before leaks cause food safety risks, fines, or business disruptions.
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Absolutely, we offer maintenance club membership programs that provide priority service, discounted labor rates, and predictable budgeting to maximize refrigeration uptime.
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Please visit our website at https://www.trs-uk.co.uk/ for more details on our products and services. Or call us at +44 7800 733 055 and our team will be delighted to answer all your questions and provide a customised quote for your project.
