Empura Undercounter Refrigerators

What should you look for in undercounter refrigerators?

Key factors include width, door or drawer configuration, available storage capacity, and whether a worktop surface is needed for food preparation. Empura's undercounter refrigerators range from 28 to 61 inches wide and are available in single- and two-door, two-drawer, and worktop configurations, with select models offering an integrated backsplash for prep stations. All models feature heavy-duty stainless steel construction designed for daily commercial use.

Who uses undercounter refrigerators?

• Restaurants
• Hotels
• Bars
• Catering Operations
• Schools
• Healthcare Facilities
• Cafeterias
• Convenience Stores

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between an undercounter refrigerator and a worktop refrigerator?
An undercounter refrigerator provides refrigerated storage beneath a counter, while a worktop refrigerator combines refrigerated storage with a durable food preparation surface above the cabinet.

Where should an undercounter refrigerator be installed?
Undercounter refrigerators are frequently installed beneath prep counters, serving lines, bars, coffee stations, and other work areas where refrigerated ingredients need to remain within easy reach.

Can an undercounter refrigerator replace a reach-in refrigerator?
Generally, no. Undercounter refrigerators are designed for convenient point-of-use storage, while reach-in refrigerators provide significantly greater storage capacity for larger ingredient inventories.

How do undercounter refrigerators improve kitchen workflow?
Keeping ingredients directly beneath the prep area reduces unnecessary walking, shortens retrieval time, and helps staff work more efficiently during busy service periods.

How much storage does an undercounter refrigerator provide?
Storage capacity varies by model, but commercial undercounter refrigerators are designed to provide convenient point-of-use refrigerated storage beneath work surfaces. Larger models offer additional capacity while maintaining a compact footprint compared with full-size reach-in refrigerators.