Why GOLi Electric's CTL Burners Are a Must-Have Innovation
As the Facilities Manager for a large non-profit housing organization, GOLi’s new client came to us as they faced the challenge of balancing safety and resident satisfaction. Their journey with cooking fire mitigation devices highlights the importance of investing in effective solutions that offer a strong Return On Investment (ROI).
GOLi came into the marketplace with an enterprise-wide replacement program with these burners, yielding remarkable results:
Investing in GOLi CTL burners has proven financially beneficial by eliminating cooking fire-related costs and enhancing energy efficiency. These financial advantages, combined with improved safety and resident satisfaction, underscore the value of our investment.
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For organizations facing similar challenges with residents replacing OEM or replacement burners due to poor performance, GOLi Electric offers an affordable program with a designed-in payback period and additional cost-saving opportunities. This makes their CTL burners not only a practical safety solution but also a financially sound investment.
Know Your ROI
A recent client testimonial gave us feedback on how
GOLi's competitors failed. Here are their insights.
Fire suppression capability:
A low-cost device failed to extinguish cooking fires, leading to millions of dollars in damages. In contrast, UL 858 60A-compliant systems are designed to prevent cooking fires in household kitchens.
Technological sophistication:
A low-cost device likely lacked advanced fire suppression technology. UL 858 60A burners conform to fire prevention standards.
Comprehensive protection:
The low-cost device was a range hood attachment vs an add-on to the actual surface cooking system, with a coil burner. Placing the product directly onto the coil provides 100% chance of stopping any stove-top fire from starting.
A proven Return on Investment (ROI):
When installing a GOLi system, you know the investment will pay for itself by providing a solution that will alleviate the chance of having a kitchen fire on every stove installed. We've expanded our R&D efforts to enhance the cooking experience, ensuring that households with the GOLi system installed will continue to enjoy its benefits without any culinary drawbacks. GOLi aims to seamlessly integrate the system into daily cooking routines, making it an indispensable part of the modern kitchen.
Maintenance requirements:
Adding GOLi Electric CTL burners to your appliance comes with maintenance requirements like those of the original coil burners, with one crucial exception: do not hand wash or machine wash these burners. Regular cleaning should be performed using appropriate methods that do not involve submerging the burners in water or exposing them to excessive moisture.
Significant Reduction in
Fire-Related Incidents
The CTL burners effectively prevent cooking fires, reducing potential property damage costs and lowering insurance premiums.
Enhanced
Energy Efficiency
These burners contribute to ongoing savings on utility bills, further enhancing their ROI.
Improved
Resident Satisfaction
By maintaining excellent cooking performance, resident complaints have decreased, ensuring safety without compromising the cooking experience.
​Based on the search results, there are significant financial implications of using
low-cost fire suppression devices versus UL 858 60A-compliant systems in
household kitchens
Insurance savings:
Cooking fires are 49% of fires in the home as frequently reported by the NFPA. Eliminating cooking fires would result in zero claims related to these incidents, translating to significant savings for policyholders regarding deductible payments. This reduction in risk and claims could lead to broader changes in the insurance industry, potentially benefiting consumers through lower premiums and improved coverage options. While cooking fires are just one aspect of fire risk, their elimination would represent a substantial step forward in fire safety and insurance cost reduction.
Potential for catastrophic losses:
Low-cost, non-UL 858 60A systems may fail to effectively extinguish modern kitchen fires, leading to extensive damage and business interruption, which can result in significant financial losses.
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Regulatory update:
Since April 2019, OEMs have been required to sell electric ranges with coil burners that conform to cooking fire prevention.
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Retrofit costs:
While upgrading to a UL 858 60A system involves upfront costs, it's often more cost-effective in the long run compared to potential losses from an ineffective low-cost to equal-cost system.
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Business reputation:
A major fire incident due to an ineffective suppression system can damage a housing property’s reputation, leading to long-term financial impacts.
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Energy savings:
Some modern UL 858 60A-compliant systems, like GOLi CTL burners, are designed to be energy-efficient, potentially providing cost savings on energy bills.
While low-cost to equivalent-cost devices may seem attractive initially, the potential financial risks and long-term costs associated with non-UL 858 60 A-compliant systems far outweigh the upfront savings. Investing in a UL 858 60A-compliant system is generally considered a more financially prudent decision for facility managers.
