Many ask, “Can I convert my walk-in cooler into a walk-in freezer?”
While this seems like it might be a feasible idea, the reality is we do not advise doing so. Here are several reasons why this is not advised, as walk-in freezers have specific features.
Elements in Walk-In Freezers
Walk-in freezers are engineered to maintain colder temperatures, and inherent in that design are heated doors. Door heaters serve several functions but they primarily prevent the door from freezing shut. They also prevent condensation from forming around door and pooling at the entry.
The Department of Energy also sets requirements that need to be met and walk-in freezers typically have thicker walls to support necessary R-Value.
Finally, walk-in freezers typically have insulated floors (insulated concrete pads or drop-in floors), while walk-in coolers do not.
Can I convert a freezer to a cooler?
I’m sure you are wondering if you can convert a walk-in freezer into a cooler. This process is much simpler and more feasible, as a drop-in floor and additional wall insulation will help a walk-in cooler maintain its temperature. The biggest action necessary in this type of conversion would be to remove the heat from the door.
Conclusion
Cold storage solutions require a lot of engineering and careful design consideration. It is not advised that you convert walk-in coolers into walk-in freezers; however, it is possible to convert walk-in freezers into walk-in coolers. For the best cold room solutions, check out our custom walk-ins at KPS Global.
