Investing In Versatility: The Best Fridges And Freezers For Your Business

When it comes to running a successful business that deals with refrigerated and frozen goods, investing in the highest-quality, most-versatile commercial fridges and freezers is crucial. Choosing high-end products do more than just reliably store goods, as they offer additional benefits that can help streamline your operations and save you money in the long run. 

After all, you’re not just buying a fridge, you’re buying the best fridge possible, which will be backed up by a company’s expertise, tech support, and feature suite. 

What to look out for 

There’s lots to choose from out there, so how do you choose the best fridge or freezer for your business? Let’s go over aspects that would be specific to you, and then features that are specific to us! 

What do you sell? 

What your business actually deals in will have the most impact on what the best fridge for your situation will be. Are you a grocer? A pet food store owner? Convenience store owner? Gas station? Micro market? Pharmacy? What you stock on a day-to-day basis, and how you deliver products to your customers will determine the best fridge for your business, as there is no one single perfect answer. 

What’s important for everyone 

With that said, we at Minus Forty, a Due North brand, believe there are a few universal considerations, regardless of what industry you’re involved in. Our range of high-quality fridges and freezers are marked by their variety in terms of shape, size, color and function, but there are a few common threads to connect them together, and these are aspects we believe to be essential when it comes to answering: “what is the best fridge or freezer for my business?”. 

Energy efficiency 

Commercial fridges and freezers can be significant energy consumers, especially for businesses that require large volumes of cold storage. There are many models on the market; however, Minus Forty units feature cutting-edge energy-efficient technologies, such as high-efficiency compressors, fans, LED lighting and low-emissivity glass. These features help reduce energy consumption and pass savings onto business owners, which, over time, can really add up. 

Equipment reliability 

In addition to directly saving costs thanks to reduced energy usage, high-quality commercial fridges and freezers help businesses avoid indirect costs that would be the result of total equipment failures. A fridge or freezer unexpectedly breaking down in the middle of the night could lead to spoilage of perishable goods and incredibly expensive losses. But choosing a unit with bulletproof reliability and advanced monitoring capabilities can help your business avoid expensive incidents and reduce disruption to your supply chain. The best fridge or freezer, then, is one which consistently saves you money, and sometimes saves you a LOT of money. 

Advanced monitoring 

To prevent the previously mentioned perishable product disasters, it is wise to invest in commercial fridges and freezers which have advanced IoT monitoring capabilities. The best fridges and freezers come equipped with hardware and technology which can track temperature, door status, evaporator temperature, power failures, and compressor and defrost cycles. The more information the better, and technology like Minus Forty’s SmartConnect grants access to current and past reporting for individual units, as well as customizable text and email alerts to keep track of your fleet of commercial fridges and freezers. In conjunction with our SmartLock, SmartConnect can remotely lock and unlock doors. 

IoT capabilities can also help businesses make more informed decisions about their operations. By tracking temperature data over time, businesses can identify trends and patterns that may indicate issues with their fridges or freezers, such as frequent temperature fluctuations. This data can help businesses identify areas for improvement and make more informed decisions about maintenance and repairs. 

Peace of mind 

Finally, investing in a versatile commercial fridge or freezer can also provide peace of mind. Knowing that your high-quality fridge is backed up by a comprehensive warranty and technical support program means you can rest easy when it comes to maintaining your unit in the years to come. 

Unique designs and solutions  

Sometimes, what you need might not be readily available, for any number of reasons. The best fridge or freezer for your business might be something incredibly specialized, or a nonstandard shape or size. In that case, you need a customized merchandising program to suit your needs. At Minus Forty, we have decades of experience consulting, designing, and building custom commercial fridges and freezers for a variety of industries and use cases. Reach out to us to figure out the perfect fridges or freezers for your business. 

Custom retail merchandising program 

Look for commercial fridge and freezer manufacturers that consistently go above and beyond what is expected of them. At Minus Forty, we work to understand the individual needs of our customers and provide them with the most suitable refrigerated retail custom merchandising program that helps them maximize sales, craft a superior consumer brand experience, and enhances the overall performance of their business. We are ready to assess your unique space, considerations, needs, and goals as part of a long-lasting partnership. To find out more about our program, reach out to us here. 

A variety of goods 

Another, emerging benefit of high-quality commercial fridges and freezers is the variety of products they can properly store. Within some U.S. states and Canada, it may be within your business’ needs to store cannabis or medical products in your fridge or freezer, so choosing a product that can maintain a stable internal temperature, be remotely locked on a timer, and alerts you when certain parameters change can be invaluable. 

Ultimately, spending on a high-quality and versatile commercial fridge or freezer is an investment in the success of your business. By ensuring the safe and reliable storage of perishable goods and medical supplies, businesses can maintain a more stable and efficient supply chain, reduce waste and spoilage, and save money in the long run. Minus Forty offers a range of high-quality, versatile fridges and freezers that will suit your business, click here to view our product offerings.