Glass Cooler Doors and What to Consider

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Many people who are in the market for a walk in cooler are also in the market for glass cooler doors. This is because glass cooler doors offer the ability to provide a lot of retail space for products. With that being said, there are some key points to keep in mind when choosing your set of glass cooler doors. The following article will help simplify the decision making process.

The first thing the customer needs to decide is how much space they have available in their building. This is important because not only will it determine how big of a walk in cooler they can house, but it will also determine how many glass doors can fit in the cooler. Most glass cooler doors are sold in continuous lineups and the frame is provided accordingly. Keep in mind, six inches of support are needed for each corner of the box to provide support. For example, if you’re looking for a glass cooler door lineup that is twenty five feet overall, you will need a twenty six foot box to accommodate those doors.

Next, decide whether or not you need heated glass cooler doors. For most northern climates with low humidity, glass cooler doors do not need to be heated. This is especially true if the building is air conditioned in the summer months. Southern climates with high humidity on the other hand will want to purchase heated glass cooler doors. This will solve any issues with “sweat” and condensation/fog.

The next area to focus on in regards to glass cooler doors is the lighting. Glass cooler doors used to come with T-8 lighting and that was pretty much the only choice. This is no longer the case. Today, you can purchase glass cooler doors with LED lighting. LED lighting is great because it emits virtually no heat, it looks very pleasing to the eye, and it is extremely energy efficient. If you’re in the market for glass cooler doors, be sure to consider adding LED lights as it will save you money on your monthly energy bills while at the same time providing a well lit and long lasting display.

If you’re in the market for a walk in cooler or glass cooler doors, give American Cooler Technologies a call. We are a full custom manufacturer of walk in coolers and freezers and we can also provide you with a wide array of glass cooler doors. Pick up the phone today for a free, no hassle quote!