Big Energy Savings with Strip Curtains

Big Energy Savings with Strip Curtains


Strip curtains are found in walk-in coolers and other cold storage environments.They reduce temperature loss, improve efficiency, and protect products in a high traffic area. Installing and replacing the right color, thickness, length, width and overlap will ensure big energy savings with strip curtains. Call your trusted supplier to make sure you procure all of the necessary items to successfully complete your jobs the first time.

How Strip Curtains Work


Made of overlapping PVC strips, these curtains allow easy access for staff while minimizing cold air loss. Every time a cooler door is opened, strip curtains limit warm air infiltration and help the unit maintain a consistent temperature.

Pro Tip: For maximum effectiveness, strips should overlap by 50% and reach all the way to the floor.

Benefits of Strip Curtains

  • Energy Efficiency: Reduce compressor run time and lower electricity costs
  • Product Protection: Maintain food-safe temperatures, reduce spoilage
  • Reduced Frost Build-Up: Minimize ice formation on coils and floors
  • Easy Installation: Quick retrofit option for existing doors
  • Durability: PVC strips can be replaced individually when worn

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Installing strips that are too short or with poor overlap
  • Ignoring damaged or missing strips, which create air gaps
  • Using the wrong material grade (standard PVC may stiffen in freezer temps – use low-temp PVC for freezers)
  • Forgetting routine cleaning, which can lead to cloudy strips and reduced visibility

When to Replace Strip Curtains

 
Check curtains regularly as part of maintenance. Replace if you notice:

  • Cracks or tears in PVC strips
  • Yellowing, cloudiness, or brittleness
  • Gaps that allow excess warm air inside

Why It Matters


A worn or missing strip curtain can double the energy loss every time a door opens. Over time, this leads to higher costs, stressed compressors, and increased service calls. A properly installed strip curtain is a low-cost way to extend equipment life and reduce downtime.

Order High-Quality Strip Curtains Today


At Cooler Door Parts, we carry durable, food-safe PVC strip curtains designed for both cooler and freezer applications.

Boost efficiency and cut energy costs: upgrade your coolers with premium strip curtains from Cooler Door Parts.
Coming soon: our full range of durable, food-safe strip curtains for coolers and freezers. Stay tuned!

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