What’s that planned walk-in freezers storing? Is it legs of lamb and flanks of beef? Maybe it’s a walk-in cooler, a scientific storage area that will host medical samples? These questions need clear and unequivocal answers before the walk-in coolroom and freezer set-up can commence. Including this essential question, what other factors require consideration before the project gets the green light? Well, we should probably begin by assessing site viability.

Assessing Coolroom Surroundings 

Chances are, we’re talking about food storage. We’re in a kitchen or a nearby room and measuring the walls. First of all, is there enough power overhead for the new circuits? The refrigeration unit is a power hungry device, so the contractor will have to practice some electrical theory here, the kind that evaluates cable capacity and the loading requirements of the circuit breakers. There’s probably nothing worse than an entire kitchen being plunged into darkness every time the click of the thermostat triggers the coolroom electrics. As for the walls, are the ceilings high enough? Is there enough space? An outdoor walk-in coolroom and freezer enclosure could be the only viable option if these measurements fall short.

Further On Down the Road 

Happily, the installation work is moving fast. The modular walls and interlocking insulation panels are rated to isolate the walk-in freezer. Shelves are mounted, and they’re spaced evenly so that the chilly air currents can circulate properly. Is the ducting unhindered? There should be a clear channel, one that conveys air from an unblocked outside vent to the sealed indoor refrigeration appliance. Next, what about the future? If this is a newly opened restaurant, there’s probably plenty of capacity, at least for the moment. Consider purchasing a second walk-in unit or reserving space for a future coolroom. Business expansions are welcome, but that expansion comes to a sudden halt if the design doesn’t allow for additional cooling space.

Have the expert contractor explore a compact, space-maximizing modular coolroom, an installation approach that guarantees energy-efficient storage and expansion overhead. Of course, the process always begins on a sheet of paper, on a draughting board that precisely plans out the storage facility. On the plan, all venting ducts and drainage systems are determined. They’re drawn in alongside the electrical cables and power consumption ratings. Once approved, the installation stage allows the tools to swing so that the predetermined space matches the modular walls, then the upgraded power system partners properly with the refrigeration unit, and the ductwork navigates itself efficiently around existing building features.