WHAT YOU SHOULD CONSIDER WHEN BUYING AN INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATOR

By Tim Foster

What you should consider when buying an industrial refrigerator

Do you need cold storage or freezer space for food prep or storing sensitive items? If so you need a good refrigerating unit. Whether you are planning to buy your first freezer or thinking about taking your commercial refrigeration to the next level, you need to consider a few things you may have never thought of.

Why Are Residential Fridges Are Taboo? Some small businesses seek to save money by purchasing small fridges designed for residential use. Even if you spot a terrific deal on residential fridges, buying them for your business is unacceptable.

• Industrial fridges are generally designed to store larger quantities than domestic units

• Residential fridges can’t maintain low temperatures when you open the door frequently

• Industrial refrigerators are more powerful in output and capable of a wider range of temperatures

• Most refrigeration engineers won’t deal with residential fridge breakdowns (which are bound to happen often during commercial exploitation)

Why Does The Size Of Your Fridge Matter? The size of a commercial refrigerator depends on the following factors:

• The area you have at your disposal

• The amount of food products or other materials you need refrigerated

• The turnover of products

In most cases, choosing a larger fridge is a smart approach since businesses tend to grow and require more space. However, you need to remember that large refrigerators can boost energy bills. Plan for growth but don’t choose a unit with a capacity excessively beyond your needs.

Different Types Of Fridges May Be Required If you are in a restaurant business, you most likely need different types of fridges, for example, a combination of cold rooms and under-the-counter freezers. While you should do some research on your own, the best way to determine the type you need is to consult the supplier. Such respectable suppliers as ACE Services usually offer extensive advice on what kind of freezer units your company may need.

Why Is Lighting Important?

Lighting is a highly important feature of any commercial refrigerator, be it a walk-in cold room or a compact cabinet freezer. In many cases, quick access to the items inside the fridge is vital to the success of your endeavour. You may also want to consider refrigerators with glass doors to get an even better view of the interior.

Checking For A Built-in Thermometer

A built-in thermometer can save you a lot of hassle on checking the fridge temperature. If you are dealing with items which need to be stored at or below a specific temperature, such a thermometer is a must-have.

Thinking About Installation & Ongoing Maintenance

Professional installation of commercial refrigerators is the key to their smooth operation. All such fridges must be installed and maintained by professionals. Ideally, the supplier should provide installation and maintenance services, so you don’t have to worry about whom to call in case of an emergency.

Easy Cleaning

When you visualise a certain fridge in your restaurant kitchen, warehouse, or school, think about how easily you can keep it clean. For example, hard-to-reach refrigerators are not just inconvenient to use, because they are almost impossible to clean.

If your fridge has glass doors, remember that you’ll most likely need to clean it on a daily basis. Most commercial refrigerators are made of stainless steel so surface cleaning is fairly simple.