http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/(c) Roadfood.com Discussion Board30 replace all seals and close up any openings as these cause compressors to burn up prematurely. insulation blanket sound like a good idea. if it doesnt lose the freezing temp they should only come on on occaision to pull temp back down. as far as energy useage theyre not like a household fridge ususally with 1/4 or 1/8th hp compressors and u probably have 1/2 hp low temp compressor so figure 3 time a home fridge. they dont have crap for real insulation. <br> http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=701303Thu, 14 Jun 2012 16:56:17 GMT I have purchased my takeout this year and hopefully will be opening up in July.&nbsp; There is currently a ice cream dipping freezer (6) and it appears to be in working order.&nbsp; The seals on the sides do need replacing but there seems to be gaps where the plexiglass meets the top of the unit.&nbsp; It is one of those flip up tops.&nbsp; I only plan to be open for three days a week to start so I am wondering if these units are energy guzzlers.&nbsp; I am not sure how these units work, obviously colder in the bottom and warmer on top.&nbsp; I have thought of using some sort of insulating blanket when I am not open the four days/week so save on energy.&nbsp; Are there any tips on the best way to use these dipping freezers.&nbsp; I thought a regular freezer may work better, but these dipping machines seem to be everywhere, so they cannot be that bad.&nbsp; What are people's experience running these freezers cost wise? <br> http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/fb.ashx?m=701265Thu, 14 Jun 2012 11:20:19 GMT