CASE STUDY

Baskin-Robbins Relies on Venstar's Thermostats and Remote Sensors to Protect Valuable Ice Cream Inventory

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"Venstar’s ColorTouch with Skyport remote control helps ensure the quality and safety of our valuable ice cream inventory."

Jeff Chappell, Owner/Franchisee
Baskin-Robbins Stores

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CHALLENGE:

Protect Valuable Ice Cream Inventory

  • Maintain below-zero temperatures in walk-in freezers
  • Ensure store air conditioning is working efficiently
  • Remotely monitor and control temperatures inside stores and freezers
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SOLUTION:

Venstar ColorTouch, Skyport, and Remote Sensors

  • Set up automatic alerts if store temperatures or freezer temperatures go above programmed temperature settings
  • Monitor ice cream temperatures to ensure that it stays within the optimum temperatures of -10 to -20 degrees
  • Remotely control thermostats using Skyport Cloud Services desktop and mobile app
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RESULTS:

Save Valuable Inventory While Keeping Stores Comfortable

  • Alerts are sent when store or walk-in freezer temperatures are too warm
  • Quickly identify equipment issues and send a repair person
  • Saves thousands of dollars of valuable ice cream inventory from melting
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Founded in 1992, and based in Southern California, Venstar Inc. is a leading Thermostat and Energy Management System provider.With more than 10 million thermostats installed across North America, Venstar is one of the largest thermostat suppliers. Venstar designs and builds innovative comfort controls under the Venstar brand as well as providing OEM products for the most recognizable brands in HVAC. Our leading edge cloud services powered by Skyport provide homeowners, businesses, and school districts with highly secure web and mobile platforms to remotely control our family of award winning connected thermostats and sensors.

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