Find a commercial freezer or cooler that fits just right

Commercial refrigeration equipment and installations that fit the space available are key.

I recommend: AmericanPanel.com provides rigorous construction methods for any type of installation, all backed by a 10-year warranty.

Monitor your commercial refrigeration system

Many commercial refrigerators and commercial freezers offer monitoring systems that enable you to pinpoint potential refrigeration failures hours, even days in advance.

I recommend:  Foodwatch.com offers a product that insures your commercial freezers, refrigerators and coolers are in compliance with the FDA's guidelines on maintaining safe food temperatures.

Properly compute heat loads and match insulation and refrigeration equipment

Look for fully cured insulation that eliminates internal voids. All metal facings, lock-locations and tongue-and-groove routs need to be carefully measured.

I recommend: Walkinrefrigeration.com manufactures modular, custom-built commercial freezers, refrigerators and coolers. Saniserv.com has also been in the business since 1929.

Buy commercial refrigeration equipment directly from the manufacturer

Eliminate the middleman to get the best deal on your commercial cooler, refrigerator or freezer.

I recommend: Bushrefrigeration.com builds and sells every imaginable commercial cooler, with a specialty in outdoor industrial freezers, accessed from inside or outside your facility.

Compare prices and see what equipment best suits your needs

Commercial refrigeration specialist Web sites make comparison shopping easy.

I recommend:  Galasource.com sells a wide variety of commercial refrigerators. Acitydiscount.com, a member of the online Better Business Bureau Reliability program offers both new and used commercial refrigerators, freezers and coolers. Mission Restaurant Supply also has a wide selection.