Walk-In Fridges
Walk-in fridges are the ideal solution for businesses and industries that require larger, more adaptable chilled storage areas.
Their increased capacity and reliable temperature control of positive temperature between +0 and +8 degrees make them an energy-efficient and user-friendly alternative to commercial fridges.
What is a Walk-In Fridge?
A walk-in cold room fridge is a form of temperature-controlled storage that accurately maintains positive temperatures of between +0 and +8 degrees while providing extra space for stock storage and access.
Also known as a chiller cold room, chiller room, or walk-in chiller, these larger-volume cold storage solutions generally come in two variations – a standard built-in cold room or a modular cold room.
Modular cold rooms are suitable for use outside and give accessible and precise temperature-controlled storage without changing the structure of the building – making them ideal for renters.
Available in a selection of sizes with customisable elements depending on your unique refrigeration requirements, walk-in chillers are more energy-efficient than commercial fridges thanks to a combination of:
- Specialised refrigeration systems
- Fridge or freezer-specific cold room panels
- Insulated cold room doors
All of which keeps the cooled air in to better maintain the temperature of your walk-in fridge.
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Where are Walk-In Chillers Used?
Walk-in fridges or modular cold rooms are used for a wide range of applications and industries, including, but not limited to:
- Food and drink retail, manufacturing, and storage
- Larger catering businesses
- Food preparation
- Fruit and vegetable produce, including farm shops and markets
- Pharmaceutical manufacture, storage, or transport
- IT hubs and storage facilities
- Commercial settings with commercial kitchens, including hotels, restaurants, and pubs
- Undertakers and funeral homes
Anywhere that relies on commercial fridges and struggles with stock and temperature control could benefit from a chiller cold room.
How Much is a Walk-In Cold Room?
The price of your cold room chiller depends on a few factors, including:
- The size and type of cold room you require
- Access limitations or security constraints for the site
- The exact specifications of your chosen cold room
Once we know what you need, we can generate a bespoke, no-pressure quote.
Cold Room Walk-In Chiller Installation
As with the price, the expected timeline for a walk-in fridge chiller installation also depends on:
- The type and size of the refrigerated space you are looking to create
- Any factors that could negatively affect the build time, including limited access or uninterrupted business operations
- The specifications of your walk-in chiller
In most cases, installation starts with a site survey and quote generation. Once planned, our team of experienced cold storage contractors will come to your site to install your bespoke cold room fridge, freezer, or dual-compartment solution.
Once installation is complete, we’ll show you around, explain how to use and maintain it, and complete the official sign-off. We’ll also tell you about our continued aftercare and maintenance services, should you need them.
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Is a Walk-in Fridge More Energy-Efficient?
Compared to commercial or “reach-in” fridges, walk-in fridges are generally more energy efficient per cubic foot. Thanks to their construction, while they may use more electricity, they can store much more, bringing down the overall cost.
This means you can store much larger quantities with a much tighter control on the accuracy of the temperature, making a single cold room fridge equivalent to 3 to 5 upright fridges on average.
There is also more you can do to increase their energy efficiency, including regular maintenance, using LED lighting, and closing doors during use, which can all help to improve the return on walk-in fridges.
Let MTCSS Help With Your Walk-In Fridge
Designed bespoke and ideal for hygiene-conscious businesses and industries, a walk-in chiller from MTCSS can revolutionise your stock control and business operations.
If you think a walk-in fridge could benefit your business, speak to the MTCSS team today! Fill out an enquiry form or call us on 01886 833 381 and we’ll discuss your requirements with you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Your walk-in fridge must maintain a temperature range between +0 and +8°C for it to be classified as a fridge. If its temperature doesn’t fall within these parameters, you’re moving towards frozen or ambient temperatures, which could cause product spoilage.
The exact temperature of your walk-in fridge will depend on your specifications and product requirements. For example, you may want to store fresh poultry at +3°C or pharmaceuticals at +6°C. No matter your requirements, a cold room fridge from MTCSS can be built to meet your needs.
Generally speaking, you can maintain your walk-in chiller by:
- Ensuring that the temperature range remains correct
- Checking all elements are fully functioning and replacing faulty parts as soon as issues occur
- Cleaning your walk-in fridge or freezer rooms regularly
This ongoing maintenance will improve the efficiency and overall safety of your cold room – but if you don’t have an in-house team to help you, you could invest in regular cold room maintenance services from MTCSS.
If you aren’t sure, our team can also generate a cold room condition report to help you identify where in your walk-in fridge could benefit from cold room maintenance – so you can make an informed decision.
Essentially, you can have a walk-in fridge installed wherever suits you best. However, there are a few anomalies.
While the majority of walk-in cold rooms are installed inside, if the most ideal place for your walk-in fridge is outside, then we can add an external weatherproof roof and use different cold room panels to make this possible.
Likewise, if you require your cold room to be installed on a second floor instead of the ground floor, we’ll factor in a specialist cold room floor type, regardless of whether it’s a walk-in chiller, freezer, or ambient area.
MTCSS can adhere to most size and shape requirements for cold rooms, depending on what you’re looking for. If you require a walk-in fridge that isn’t a typical square or rectangle, MTCSS can design a bespoke walk-in chiller or fridge for you to suit your design!
The size parameters for a walk-in fridge can span from 2m by 2m all the way up to 20m and beyond – whatever you need to keep your goods stored safely.
You should note, however, that if you require a large walk-in fridge, you may require ceiling suspension to support this, which will incur an additional cost.
Yes! A walk-in fridge combined with a walk-in freezer can be achieved through a dual (or multi) compartment room! A dual-compartment room is one cold room unit that is divided into two (or more) compartments by partition walls made from insulated cold room panels.
A dual-compartment room is one cold room unit that is divided into two (or more) compartments with partition walls made from insulated cold room panels, allowing for various temperature ranges within each compartment.
Allowing you to have a walk-in fridge on one side and a walk-in freezer on the other!
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