There are many reasons for replacing direct gas-fired (DGF) ovens at your commercial bakery. This article, provided by the experts with Reading Bakery Systems, highlights the five most important ones. We carry a line of advanced ovens that surpass DGF ovens in efficiency, cost, and many other areas, and we invite you to get in touch so we can show you their capabilities.
1. Enhanced Energy Efficiency
Direct gas-fired ovens are known for their high energy consumption, as they burn natural gas or other fossil fuels to generate heat. This reliance on combustion-based heating processes results in significant energy loss and inefficiency, contributing to higher operating costs and environmental impact.
By replacing DGF ovens with electric or hybrid heating solutions, commercial bakeries can achieve greater energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption. Electric ovens, for example, convert electrical energy directly into heat without combustion, resulting in minimal energy loss and higher heating efficiencies. This translates to lower utility bills and reduced environmental emissions, helping bakery owners save on operational costs and comply with sustainability regulations.
2. Improved Product Quality
DGF ovens may pose challenges in maintaining precise temperature control and uniform heat distribution, leading to inconsistencies in baking results and product quality. Variations in temperature and heat distribution can result in uneven baking, overbaked or underbaked products, and undesirable texture or appearance.
Convection or infrared ovens help commercial bakeries achieve more consistent and uniform baking results. These alternative heating solutions offer precise temperature control and even heat distribution throughout the baking chamber, resulting in higher product quality, better texture, and improved overall appearance.
3. Reduced Maintenance Costs
DGF ovens require regular maintenance and servicing to ensure safe and efficient operation. Components such as burners, gas lines, and combustion chambers are susceptible to wear and tear, corrosion, and combustion-related issues. They require frequent inspections, repairs, and replacements. This ongoing maintenance can be time-consuming and costly for bakery owners, resulting in increased downtime and production disruptions.
Electric ovens have fewer moving parts and components, resulting in lower maintenance requirements and longer equipment lifespan. This translates to higher reliability, operational uptime, and productivity for commercial bakeries, allowing them to focus on core business activities and effectively meet production targets.
4. Environmental Sustainability
Replacing DGF ovens with electric or hybrid heating solutions allows bakery owners to minimize their environmental impact and demonstrate their commitment to sustainability. Electric ovens produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions and pollutants than DGF ovens, resulting in cleaner air and reduced environmental pollution. This aligns with the sustainability goals of many bakery businesses and helps them meet regulatory requirements and consumer expectations for eco-friendly products and practices.
5. Regulatory Compliance
DGF ovens are subject to stringent regulations and safety standards governing the storage, handling, and use of natural gas and other flammable gases. Compliance with these regulations requires bakery owners to invest in specialized equipment, safety measures, and training programs to ensure the safe operation of DGF ovens and mitigate the risk of accidents or incidents.
By replacing DGF ovens with electric or hybrid heating solutions, commercial bakeries can simplify regulatory compliance and reduce the burden of safety management. Electric ovens eliminate the need for flammable gases, storage tanks, and associated safety measures, resulting in fewer regulatory requirements and lower compliance costs.
If you want more reasons to replace DGF ovens at your commercial bakery, contact Reading Bakery Systems online or call 1 610-693-5816.