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Air Curtains and Restaurant Patios – And you thought a burger and fries made a good match
3 min. read • Mar 7th, 2023
There’s just something that makes dining outside more enjoyable. Whether it’s a break from the norm, a primitive calling or just a unique experience, outdoor seating at a restaurant is always a big draw. Unfortunately, diners are not the only ones who enjoy the outdoor experience. It seems the smells prove irresistible to flying insects who, just like the patrons, are lining up to get a taste…
Read MoreGetting the Most From Your Curbside Delivery Doors
3 min. read • Jan 16th, 2023
Prior to Covid, online grocery ordering was not the most popular item. A few stores offered it and a few customers used it. For the most part, however, shopping was traditional. A shopper enters the store and gets what they need. After all, not just anyone can pick the perfect cantaloupe. It’s now a few years into Covid and your customers don’t even remember where the produce section is…
Read MoreIf A Snow Shovel, Ice Pick And Heat Gun Are Required Maintenance Tools For Your Cold Storage Door, It’s Time For An Air Curtain.
3 min. read • Dec 15th, 2022
Ice, moisture, and fog build-up, especially around high-speed and other types of doors, can create conditions that adversely affect safety, productivity, and performance. Spread these hazards across five, 10 or 20 plus doors and the potential for trouble increases considerably. In this article, we’ll address common problems associated with high-speed and cold storage doors in cooler and freezer…
Read MorePowered Aire Thanks You for 25 Years in the Air Curtain Business
3 min. read • Nov 11th, 2022
Depending on your perspective, 25 years can feel like an eternity. On the flip side, it can pass by in the blink of an eye. As Powered Aire celebrates 25 years in business, it’s safe to say it can feel like a little bit of both. Powered AIre Breaking Ground In 1997, Ken Lapinski, Ken Blashak and Bill Arbanas recognized a unique opportunity in the Air Curtain and Air Door marketplace. Having…
Read MoreThe Kitchen Challenge – How Negative Pressure can lead to negative reviews
5 min. read • Oct 6th, 2022
One of the most common questions we get is “my commercial kitchen has a fly problem. Will an air curtain solve this issue?”. While we’d love to say “of course, we’ll get you set right up”, the answer is not always that simple. If you own a restaurant, you know all too well that you can serve 100 customers and 99 of them will leave happy and content to return. BUT…there’s that one person!
Read MoreAir Curtains vs. Humidity: How to Keep Humidity in Check
4 min. read • Aug 1st, 2022
Humidity - A sticky situation: There are plenty of ways to describe humidity. Scientifically, it’s the concentration of water particles in the air. From a technical standpoint, it can be stated in percentages and levels. From a general perspective, some will say, “it’s nice out, just a little humid.” But for those in truly humid climates, who literally live and breathe it, they’ve taken…
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