The compressor on glass door refrigerators will be located on either the top or bottom of the unit. Each position comes with some benefits and drawbacks. Bottom-mounted compressors, for example, reduce bending strain on employees’ and customers’ backs because the bottom shelf is higher off the ground. However, every time the door is opened, some of the hot air from the compressor may flow into the cabinet. This problem is eliminated when the compressor is on the top of the unit.
Glass door refrigerators come with either swinging or sliding doors. Choosing between each type is a matter of personal preference, but sliding doors tend to eliminate word flow or customer congestion since the door will not block any walkways.