How to Choose a Commercial Refrigerator (Without Losing Your Cool)
How to Choose a Commercial Refrigerator (Without Losing Your Cool) Step 1: Know Your Business If you run a bakery, you don’t need a walk-in cooler the size of a garage. But if you own a steakhouse feeding half the city, yes—you do. Restaurant refrigeration comes in all shapes: reach-ins, walk-ins, undercounters, and even those fancy glass-door “look but don’t touch” types. Step 2: Consider Size and Space Measure your space. Twice. Otherwise, you’ll end up with a fridge that doesn’t fit through the kitchen door. (True story: one deli had to remove a wall. The sandwiches were not happy.) Step 3: Energy Efficiency An energy efficient commercial fridge will save you money every month. Sure, it costs more upfront, but so does buying cheap shoes that fall apart after two weeks. Step 1: Know Your Business If you run a bakery, you don’t need a walk-in cooler the size of a garage. But if you own a steakhouse feeding half the city, yes—you do. Restaurant refrigeration comes in all s...