Refrigerators


Comparing True and MoTak: Which Is Right for You? Icon
Comparing True and MoTak: Which Is Right for You?

Compare MoTak and True refrigerators and ice makers by build, durability, performance, and cost. Find the best unit for your needs.

MoTak vs. Hoshizaki: Comparing Ice Makers and Refrigeration Icon
MoTak vs. Hoshizaki: Comparing Ice Makers and Refrigeration

Compare MoTak and Hoshizaki ice machines and refrigeration by performance, build quality, and value.

Commercial Refrigerator Sizes: Choose the Right Size Icon
Commercial Refrigerator Sizes: Choose the Right Size

What Fridge Size Do You Need for Your Business? Explore the different refrigerator sizes so you can choose the best commercial fridge dimensions for your needs.

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Open-air Coolers Buyers' Guide

Explore our buying guide on open-air coolers here. We'll help you find the best unit to merchandise your cold products and increase impulse buys.

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Walk-in Condenser Location: Ceiling or Wall?

Choosing the right location for your walk-in condenser can be tricky. Join KaTom as we explore the differences between condenser locations.

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Walk-in Cooler Floor Options

How you use your walk-in refrigerator determines which kind of floor it requires – if it needs one at all. Learn about the options at KaTom.

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Walk-in Location Requirements

Your geographic location can play a large role in the features and accessories you might need for your walk-in cooler.

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Commercial Refrigeration: Cost of Ownership

Considering the cost of ownership of your commercial refrigeration before you purchase a unit can save your business thousands of dollars over time.

Walk-in vs. Reach-in: Which Refrigerator Is Right For You? Icon
Walk-in vs. Reach-in: Which Refrigerator Is Right For You?

Understanding the different capabilities of walk-in vs. reach-in refrigeration will help you choose the right one for your kitchen. Learn more here.

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ADA-compliant Commercial Refrigeration

The Americans with Disabilities Act includes guidelines about counter height that may affect your undercounter refrigeration purchases.

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How to Choose the Best Strip Curtain

Want to get the most out of your strip curtain? Make sure you're buying the right one by knowing where and how it will be used.

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The Value of Knowing the R-value

Insulation is an essential part of any refrigeration unit. The R-value of your model's insulation can help you save money and keep your cold items safe.

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What Are Commercial Refrigerators Made Of?

The materials a commercial refrigeration unit is made of can affect its maintenance requirements, cost, and durability.

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Cap Tubes vs. TXVs

TXVs and capillary tubes are two commercial refrigeration components that do the same thing, but in very different ways. Learn the differences here.

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Mechanical vs. Electronic Controls for Commercial Refrigeration

Compare mechanical and electronic controls on commercial refrigeration to help you decide which option is best for your kitchen.

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Commercial Fridge Organization: Maximize Your Shelving Space

Optimize your restaurant fridge’s organization with this guide. Get tips for maximizing space, ensuring food safety, and maintaining cleanliness in your kitchen.

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Understanding How a Refrigerator Works

Learn how a refrigerator works with KaTom's explanation of your reach-in's components, from refrigerant to the materials used to construct it.

Walk-in Cooler Floors: Choosing a Good Foundation Icon
Walk-in Cooler Floors: Choosing a Good Foundation

Walk-in cooler flooring is a detail that's easy to overlook, but one that's important in making sure your equipment does the job it's supposed to.

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Find the Best Chef Base for Your Commercial Kitchen

Chef bases combine a refrigerated base that keeps ingredients chilled with a worktop counter to hold equipment like griddles, fryers, and more.

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Find the Right Accessories for Your Kitchen's Cooler

Pick the right commercial refrigeration accessories and options to ensure your commercial freezer or refrigerator loads easily and maximizes kitchen space.

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Choosing Between Top-mount and Bottom-mount Compressors

KaTom explains the advantages and disadvantages to bottom-mount and top-mount refrigerator compressors for a restaurant kitchen.

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The Pros and Cons of Self-Contained & Remote Condensers

A Commercial Refrigeration Comparison: Know whether remote or self-contained refrigeration will work best for your restaurant kitchen’s food storage.

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Selecting the Best Back Bar Cooler

Finding the right bar cooler for your foodservice operation can optimize the workflow and increase profits.

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Energy-efficient Refrigeration: Stay Cool While Going Green

Learn what to look for in energy-efficient refrigeration, and how to get the most efficiency out of the refrigeration units in your commercial kitchen.