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Upright freezers
Upright freezers provide high-capacity frozen-food storage for restaurants, hotels, cafés, and catering operations. These units combine generous volume with reliable temperature control, ideal when you need to stock large quantities of frozen ingredients, prepared dishes, or retail products.
Browse our range of commercial upright freezers with manual or digital controls, from 800L to 1200L+ capacities. All units are built for heavy kitchen use and available for delivery across Ireland and the EU.
Upright freezers are vertical-access frozen-storage units for commercial kitchens, restaurants, supermarkets and catering operations. Capacities range 864–1216L with manual-defrost or digital controls. Choose based on footprint, capacity needs and defrost frequency tolerance.
When selecting an upright freezer, consider your available floor space, required capacity, and defrost method. Manual-defrost models are economical but require periodic maintenance; digital controls offer convenience and better temperature tracking. Look for units with sturdy shelving, good airflow design, and accessible drainage for routine cleaning.
Upright freezers suit kitchens where you need reliable, high-volume frozen storage without the space demands of chest models. Compare capacities (typically 800–1200L), power requirements, and whether you prefer automatic or manual defrost cycles.
- Capacity range: 800L to 1200L+
- Defrost type: manual or digital control options
- Shelving and organisation: adjustable shelves for flexible storage
- Energy efficiency: look for well-insulated cabinets and tight-sealing doors
- Drainage and maintenance: accessible drain points for regular cleaning
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Common questions
What capacity range do you stock in upright freezers?▾
Stock spans 864L to 1216L, with manual-defrost and digital-control models available. Select capacity based on your storage volume and kitchen footprint.
Are these manual-defrost or frost-free?▾
Most units are manual-defrost models. Manual defrost requires periodic clearing of ice buildup but reduces operating cost and energy consumption versus auto-defrost.
Do you supply matching connector joints for multiple units?▾
Yes. Connector joints are available in 1880mm, 2125mm and 2500mm lengths at €172.20 each, allowing you to link units into a single frozen-storage line.
What's the price entry point for a commercial upright freezer?▾
Manual-defrost models with digital controls start around €2337. Larger supermarket-grade units with enhanced capacity reach €3505 inclusive of Irish VAT.
Are these suitable for a supermarket or large catering operation?▾
Yes. The Combisteel Supermarket range is specified for high-volume retail and catering. 1005L and 1216L models accommodate substantial frozen-stock requirements.
Will these fit a standard commercial-kitchen layout?▾
Upright design suits space-constrained kitchens where horizontal footprint is limited. Confirm your available floor space and height clearance before ordering.