What is the difference between an undercounter refrigerator and a worktop refrigerator?

An undercounter refrigerator is built to slide beneath an existing counter, so its top is usually not meant as a prep surface. A worktop refrigerator has a finished top, often with a backsplash, designed for prep work directly on the unit. If there is no counter above, a worktop model is usually the better choice.

Can an undercounter refrigerator go under a bar?

Yes, many bars use them, but check the height under the bar top, the depth available behind the bar front and whether the unit breathes from the front. Back bar coolers are another option, built for bottle storage and display. For food at a service station, a stainless undercounter unit is usually the better fit.

How much do commercial undercounter refrigerators cost?

List prices on Norpex range from $915 to $15,324.99 CAD, with a median of $5,149.99 across 146 priced models; prices are list prices before tax and shipping.

What types of commercial undercounter refrigerators do you carry?

Norpex lists these types of commercial undercounter refrigerators, with the number of models of each: undercounter (143) and worktop (3).

Which brands of commercial undercounter refrigerators do you carry?

Norpex lists 146 commercial undercounter refrigerators. The brands with the most models listed are Turbo Air with 64, Fagor with 31, Kelvinator with 9, Omcan with 9 and Kool-It with 7.

Do you ship commercial undercounter refrigerators across Canada?

Norpex ships to delivery addresses across Canada. Equipment ships from distributor warehouses, so dispatch timing depends on the supplier and the destination. For items that can be bought online, shipping is calculated at checkout from live carrier rates for the delivery address and confirmed before payment. There is no automatic free-shipping or flat-rate offer.

Commercial Undercounter Refrigerators in Canada

Undercounter refrigerators put cold storage right at the station, below an existing counter, so cooks and bartenders reach ingredients without leaving their position. They come with doors or drawers, in one to three sections, and slide beneath counters, work tables and service stations. Cafés, bars, small kitchens and busy lines use them to cut steps and add storage where floor space is tight.

About commercial undercounter refrigerators

Before you buy

Measure the clear height under your counter and compare it with the unit's height on legs or casters, since the caster option changes the overall height.
Choose a front-breathing model when the unit will be built in with no side or rear gap, since a unit that vents out the back will overheat in an enclosed space.
Compare drawers with doors: drawers hold pans at a glance and suit a cooking line, while doors take bottles, cases and taller containers more easily.
Check the depth against the counter above and the aisle in front, so the doors or drawers open fully without hitting a person or equipment behind.
Confirm whether the top is built to carry weight or only to sit beneath a counter, since some undercounter models are not designed as a work surface.

Common questions

What is the difference between an undercounter refrigerator and a worktop refrigerator?: An undercounter refrigerator is built to slide beneath an existing counter, so its top is usually not meant as a prep surface. A worktop refrigerator has a finished top, often with a backsplash, designed for prep work directly on the unit. If there is no counter above, a worktop model is usually the better choice.
Can an undercounter refrigerator go under a bar?: Yes, many bars use them, but check the height under the bar top, the depth available behind the bar front and whether the unit breathes from the front. Back bar coolers are another option, built for bottle storage and display. For food at a service station, a stainless undercounter unit is usually the better fit.
How much do commercial undercounter refrigerators cost?: List prices on Norpex range from $915 to $15,324.99 CAD, with a median of $5,149.99 across 146 priced models; prices are list prices before tax and shipping.
What types of commercial undercounter refrigerators do you carry?: Norpex lists these types of commercial undercounter refrigerators, with the number of models of each: undercounter (143) and worktop (3).
Which brands of commercial undercounter refrigerators do you carry?: Norpex lists 146 commercial undercounter refrigerators. The brands with the most models listed are Turbo Air with 64, Fagor with 31, Kelvinator with 9, Omcan with 9 and Kool-It with 7.
Do you ship commercial undercounter refrigerators across Canada?: Norpex ships to delivery addresses across Canada. Equipment ships from distributor warehouses, so dispatch timing depends on the supplier and the destination. For items that can be bought online, shipping is calculated at checkout from live carrier rates for the delivery address and confirmed before payment. There is no automatic free-shipping or flat-rate offer.

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Celcold – 48″ Commercial Undercounter Refrigerator – CUC48R

Kelvinator Commercial – 27″ Under Counter Refrigerator with 1 Door – KCHUC27R

Turbo Air – M3 Series 28″ Undercounter Refrigerator with 1 Solid Door – MUR-28-N (ETA 5-6 Weeks)

Fagor – FUR Series 115V, 48″ Single Door Undercounter Refrigerator With Two Drawer – FUR-48-D2-N

Fagor – FUR Series 115V, 60″ Single Door Undercounter Refrigerator With Two Drawer – FUR-60-D2-N

Kool-It 60″ Solid 2-Door Undercounter Refrigerator – KUCR-60-2

Turbo Air TUR-48SD-N-AL 48″ Solid 2-Door Super Deluxe Series All Left Hinged Undercounter Refrigerator

Turbo Air – J Series 60″ Narrow Undercounter Refrigerator with Side Mounted Compressor and 2 Solid Doors – JUR-60S-N6 (ETA 5-6 Weeks)

Turbo Air – M3 27″ Silver Shallow Depth Undercounter Refrigerator – MUR-27S-N6 (ETA 5-6 Weeks)

New Air NUR-060-SS 60″ Solid 2-Door Undercounter Refrigerator

Aurora 72″ Three (3) Door Undercounter Refrigerator, 16 cu.ft. (440L), Stainless Steel

Kelvinator Commercial – 27″ Under Counter Refrigerator with 2 Drawers – KCHUC27.2DR

Turbo Air – Super Deluxe 60.25″ Undercounter 1 Hinged Solid Door Refrigerator With 2 Drawers on Left – TUR-60SD-D2R-N (ETA 5-6 Weeks)

Ikon IUC72R 72″ Solid 3-Door Undercounter Refrigerator

Turbo Air – M3 Series 72″ Undercounter Refrigerator with 3 Solid Doors – MUR-72-N (ETA 5-6 Weeks)

Fagor – FUR Series 115V, 60″ Undercounter Refrigerator With Four Drawer – FUR-60-D4-N

Turbo Air – Super Deluxe 36″ Undercounter Refrigerator with 2 Solid Doors – TUR-36SD-N6 (ETA 5-6 Weeks)

Turbo Air – Super Deluxe 72.6″ Silver Three-Section Undercounter Refrigerator With Front Breathing Airflow and No Door – TUR-72SD-D6-FB-N (ETA 5-6 Weeks)

Fagor – FUR Series 115V, 48″ Double Door Undercounter Refrigerator – FUR-48-N

Aurora 47″ Two (2) Undercounter Refrigerator, 12 cu.ft. (340 L), Stainless Steel

Fagor – SWR Series 115V, 93″ Deep Undercounter Worktops Refrigerator With Six Drawer – SWR-93-D6

Turbo Air – M3 Series 60″ Undercounter Refrigerator with 2 Solid Doors – MUR-60-N (ETA 5-6 Weeks)

Fagor – SUR Series 115V, 93″ Deep Undercounter Refrigerator With Six Drawer – SUR-93-D6

Turbo Air – Super Deluxe 48″ Undercounter Refrigerator with 4 Drawers – TUR-48SD-D4-N (ETA 5-6 Weeks)