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BACK-OF-HOUSE
REFRIGERATION
Reach-In Coolers & Freezers:
Reach-In commercial refrigeration is essential to the food service
industry, providing efficient storage of all perishable items. From
restaurants to hotels to grocery stores, they play a crucial role
in maintaining quality and safety of food products both in raw &
processed form.
Some of the benefits and features of reach-in refrigeration and/
orfreezers are:
Commercial reach-in units are designed to maximize
storage space while maintaining a small footprint.
Many units are labeled in their model number by the
square footage of cold space – for example, a common
type of cooler is a T-49-HC from True Manufacturing.
This unit has 49 cubic feet of cold space and comes
in either a cooler (T-49-HC) or a freezer version (T-49F-
HC). This unit is 54” across and 30” deep and still
holds 49 cubic feet of cold storage.
Another space saving feature is that commercial
units are not outfitted with drawers or door shelves or
accessories that make it difficult to add larger capacity
sheet pans and food containers. Basic flat shelving is
the best option to fit as much in as possible.
Although there are different types of commercial
refrigeration and freezers, typically reach-
in commercial refrigeration and freezers are
temperature optimized to keep food fresh and
prevent bacterial growth or food borne illnesses.
Reach-in commercial coolers and/or freezers
provide precise temperature control with digital
thermostats, high efficiency insulation and high-
powered compressors for maintaining a well
cooled cavity.
Some units do offer a dual temperature option
like a residential model with both a freezer and
cooler option; however, these are less common
pieces in the world of commercial food service
equipment as they can be costly.
1. Space Optimization:
2. Temperature Control & Food Safety:
True Manufacturing Model: T-49-HC