Commercial Refrigeration and Walk-In Cooler Buying Guide Leave a comment
You know that walk-in coolers and/or freezers are one of the most used pieces of equipment in your commercial kitchen. That is why it is critical to identify the right configuration of size, door type, and compressor to make sure all your needs are met.
This guide will outline the fundamentals of what you need to know and consider when it comes to buying commercial refrigeration and walk-in coolers.
There are three significant features with which you need to familiarize yourself to determine the right commercial refrigerator or walk-in cooler for your foodservice business.
The flow of traffic in your commercial kitchen
Door variations
Compressor location
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Commercial Refrigeration Door Types
There are four types of reach in freezer and refrigerator doors. Here are some important points to consider before making your purchases.
Type 1: Swing Doors
- Swing door has a stay open feature, allows for loading and unloading produce easier
- Can block flow of track where space is limited
Type 2: Pass Thru Doors
- This kind of refrigeration unit has front and rear doors
- Allows for cooking staff to stock prepared plated items like desserts and other cold items, while the waiting staff can pull out and serve as needed
- Available in variety of configurations from full to half doors and combinations of glass and solid materials
- Excellent for limited space, only one door can be opened at a time
Type 3: Sliding Doors
- Perfect for kitchens with limited space and narrow aisles
- Only one door can be opened at time
Type 4: Half Doors
- A variation on swing doors where the door is split into two sections.
- Advantages of conserving energy and keeping a consistent internal temperature.
- Can block flow of track like traditional swing doors