Commercial fridges and freezers are the backbone of cold storage in Australian kitchens. Built for high ambient heat and heavy door use, they hold steady
0–4°C and -18°C to protect food safety and HACCP compliance.
In the KW system this is your core W2 Cool Storage layer – feeding prep benches, cooklines and front-of-house displays with reliable, tropical-rated cold-chain performance.
Buying Guide: Commercial Fridges & Freezers
Choosing the right commercial refrigeration is about more than “size in litres”. In Australian conditions, you must balance food safety, ambient heat, energy use and service access so your cold room, kitchen and front counter all stay within HACCP/FSANZ limits.
Key Factors to Compare
- Tropical rating (43°C): Essential in hot kitchens and bakeries so compressors do not overheat or short-cycle.
- Cooling system: Fan-forced for fast recovery; static cooling for quieter, longer-term storage and delicate products.
- Build quality: 304 stainless steel, thick insulation, commercial door gaskets and good airflow around the condenser.
- Energy & refrigerant: R290/R600a systems with EC fans lower running costs over the life of the cabinet.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using non-tropical or domestic units in a 35–40°C kitchen.
- Placing fridges or freezers tight against ovens, fryers or dishwashers.
- Treating glass-door display fridges as back-of-house storage units.
- Forgetting door swing and doorway width, causing delivery and install issues.
- Neglecting condenser cleaning, leading to breakdowns and higher power use.
Applications & Brand Positioning
- Upright storage: Back-of-house bulk chilling and freezing.
- Underbench/workbench: Keep prep ingredients within arm’s reach on the cookline.
- Display refrigeration: Front-of-house drink, cake and grab-and-go merchandising.
- Brand overview: Hoshizaki for premium stability, Turbo Air for energy-efficient, low-maintenance condensers, Atosa and Thermaster for strong everyday value.
Not sure which configuration suits your kitchen? Call 1300 001 366 for a quick recommendation based on your menu, space and ambient conditions.