Solid Door Refrigerators

When searching for a commercial upright fridge, be sure to look at the door swing and whether there are split or full-height doors. There are several different door configurations available for solid door refrigerators. Some open to the left, while others open to the right. The door swing is an important consideration when placing the unit in your kitchen, as a door that swings the wrong way can severely disrupt the kitchen flow. A number of models have a convenient field-reversible door feature.

You also have the option of full-length or split doors, which are also called Dutch doors. For split-door units, there is not any real separation between the top and bottom compartment, but some establishments prefer the split doors because when only half of the unit is open, it can help reduce energy costs.

Solid door upright refrigerators are mounted on either legs or casters. Models with casters are ideal because they can easily be moved and repositioned for cleaning and servicing. However, if you do purchase one with casters, be sure it comes with wheel locks so the unit does not start to roll around on its own.