Commercial Reach-In Freezers in Toronto & Canada
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions we hear from operators.
What's the difference between a reach-in freezer and a reach-in refrigerator?
A reach-in freezer holds product at 0°F (-18°C) or colder, built for frozen meats, prepped items, and other frozen goods that need to stay solid. A Reach-In Refrigerators unit holds product between 34°F and 41°F (1°C to 5°C) instead, suited to fresh ingredients and daily prep work. Using the wrong one for the job either freezes what should stay fresh or lets frozen product start to thaw. Read our blog on the right temperature range for commercial refrigeration and freezers. We carry both reach-in freezers and reach-in refrigerators side by side, from the same lineup of brands.
What's the difference between a top mount and bottom mount reach-in freezer?
A top mount reach-in freezer has its compressor built into the top of the cabinet, keeping the mechanical parts up and away from spills, mopping, and hose-downs. A bottom mount unit has the compressor underneath instead, which lowers the unit's center of gravity and gives a technician more room to service it without needing extra clearance above the cabinet. Both freeze just as effectively — the choice usually comes down to kitchen layout and how much room you have overhead. We carry both top mount and bottom mount reach-in freezers across our Nordic Air, Atosa, and Traulsen lines.
What is a hybrid reach-in freezer with drawers?
A hybrid reach-in freezer combines a standard top door with two drawers below it, giving you both full-shelf storage and grab-and-go drawer access in one footprint — useful when floor space is tight but you still need to keep different products separated. Our Atosa MBF8021GR is a 29-inch hybrid model built this way, sized between a standard single and double-door unit. We stock it alongside our full range of standard single, double, and triple door reach-in freezers.