Can new commercial refrigerators really make a difference?

By replacing energy-hungry commercial refrigeration units with new efficient commercial fridges, energy savings can be substantial. In fact, the new models use around 35% less energy than the old ones, providing a payback time of less than eighteen months.
Many of the new commercial refrigerators have energy-saving components like hot-gas anti-sweat heaters, high efficiency compressors, and special condenser fan motors.

What kinds of styles are available?

Several styles and configurations of commercial fridges are available. Solid door units and sliding door units are both offered, but the solid door refrigerators are generally more energy efficient. Doors are usually stainless steel or glass.
Upright reach-in coolers – This is the most popular type of commercial refrigerators. They come in several configurations, including units with one, two, or three solid doors, units with sliding doors, and models with two or four half-doors. Models with stainless steel doors on the bottom and sliding glass doors on the top are also available.
Dual Temperature Refrigerators – This type of commercial refrigerator can be either a side-by-side or two stacked units. One provides refrigerator space, while the other provides either freezer space or heating space.
Chef Bases – This commercial fridge unit is usually about 24 inches tall and has two, four, or six refrigerator drawers. They come in several widths, usually ranging from 50 to 110 inches. These handy units are on wheels, so moving them from place to place is a cinch.

Fish Files – This type of commercial refrigeration is specially designed to properly store fish and seafood. The unit consists of several drawers that hold crushed ice and fish and other seafood items. In most models, each drawer comes with a removable pan. Fish files range in size from 8 cubic feet to 32 cubic feet.
Under Counter Commercial Refrigerators – These commercial refrigeration units come in a range of widths, but all are the same height and are designed to slide under a counter. They might consist of doors, drawers, or both. Widths for these units range from 20 inches to over 100 inches.
Worktop commercial refrigerators – These units serve double duty, as a refrigerator and as a work space. The tops are made of food-grade stainless steel and are at a convenient height for working. Models with a single door, double doors, or drawers are available. Also, some models come with a backsplash. Wheeled units that are easy to move are another option.

Roll-in Commercial Refrigerators – These are very popular with businesses that need easy and quick access to large quantities of prepared foods. These units are equipped with racks that roll easily into and out of the refrigerator. They range in size from 30 cubic feet to over 120 cubic feet.
Deli Cases – This type of commercial refrigeration unit has a glass front. The air within the cooler maintains a high humidity to provide the perfect environment for sliced meats and other deli items. The glass front might have sliding doors, or it can be solid, with sliding doors at the rear of the unit.

Milk Coolers – Milk coolers are designed specifically to keep milk at its optimum temperature. Even when the door is left open, the milk is protected by forced air cooling.

Glass-Door Commercial Refrigerators – Glass-door commercial fridges are upright units that have glass doors that either swing open or slide. These appliances are convenient because employees and customers can easily see what they want before opening the refrigerator door.
Commercial bar refrigerator – The commercial bar fridge is specifically designed to chill beverages in cans and bottles. These come in a wide array of styles, including under counter models, glass-door coolers, and compact units for small spaces. A traditional commercial bar fridge is a convenient counter height.

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