Commercial Fridge Freezer Combo

There are a number of reasons why you might opt for a dual-temperature fridge-freezer, one of which is your kitchen’s floor plan. If you have a condensed space in which to fit your food prep area, oven, and chilled storage, finding a model that’s vertical and combines both a fridge and a freezer makes sense. Another benefit that makes them a popular choice is that they’re often more affordable than getting a fridge and freezer independently, especially if you’re opting for a brand with a higher price point.

Commercial fridge-freezer models will offer you independently controlled temperature zones for the fridge and freezer sections, operating in the same way that you’d expect a standalone fridge and freezer to work. That makes it easy for staff to adjust and hold the temperatures, so the storage is food safe and the food keeps its quality. Digital controls are the most common, clearly displaying the temperature that your fridge and freezer are set to in their own respective compartments.

Commercial fridge-freezer combos will still deliver the stable internal temperatures and consistent chilling that you’d expect from independently operating appliances. You can expect that through a busy shift where the doors are opening and closing constantly, the same as you would from a single-temperature cabinet.

If space is tight, a combo fridge-freezer is a good choice, especially where the aisle is narrow and you still want chilled storage in the food prep area. If you’re unsure if this kind of model is right for you, the team at REO is happy to help and we can offer you a personal recommendation. Please contact us any time for more information.

The benefit of dual-temperature fridge-freezer combos is that they perform all the same functions you’d expect from a conventional fridge or freezer. That means you can store everything from fresh produce, meats, and cheeses in your fridge, while also keeping frozen stock like pre-made meals, sauces or extra stock in the frozen area. The independent zones make it easy to manage a diverse inventory in a single unit, meaning you aren’t limited to only having chilled or frozen space, you get both.

Depending on the size of the unit you choose, it can often be more energy efficient if you have a commercial dual zone fridge-freezer. They’re generally smaller than if you had a freezer and fridge, and still feature all the high-quality insulation you’d expect from a single temperature model. When the cooling functions are combined into one machine, you may start to notice a drop in your ongoing utility bills. One thing to bear in mind is that if one part of your fridge or freezer breaks down, both will be out of commission, meaning it can be a higher risk for stock loss if you don’t maintain your fridge-freezer properly.

Yes. Where staff are pulling pre-made meals out of the fridge, reheating and prepping in the same few steps, having both temperatures in one cabinet keeps that work in one place, which is what a lunchtime rush needs.

You will see commercial fridge and freezer combo and commercial refrigerator freezer combination used for the same kind of equipment. The name changes with the supplier and the region, not the job it does. Compare models on capacity, construction and the specification on each product page, and check the full commercial fridge freezer combo range to see every option side by side.