Polar U-Series 1.5 x 1.8m Integral Walk-In Cold Room – Brown

The Polar U-Series walk-in cold room is a fully self-contained chiller unit designed for commercial food storage at scale. Unlike modular cold rooms that require remote condensers or external ducting, this is an integral unit — all refrigeration components are housed within the structure itself, which simplifies both installation and ongoing maintenance. The Van Dyke Brown finish makes it a practical choice for operators who need a cold room that can sit in view without looking out of place.

In kitchen environments, the ability to maintain stable temperatures under pressure matters considerably. The refrigeration system is engineered to hold its operating range even when the surrounding ambient temperature climbs as high as 43°C — relevant in kitchens where the cold room sits close to cooking equipment or in poorly ventilated storage areas. Recovery after door opening is reliable, which is important in kitchens where staff access the unit repeatedly during service. The 80mm insulated wall panels with a dovetail joining system contribute to thermal efficiency and help reduce internal humidity, which in turn supports food quality and minimises unnecessary energy consumption.

From an operational standpoint, this unit offers a number of practical advantages:

• Self-closing, flush-fitting door reduces cold loss and improves security
• Integral refrigeration removes the need for remote condenser installation
• Suitable for both indoor and outdoor placement
• R449A refrigerant with low global warming potential
• Straightforward panel construction simplifies future servicing access

Installation is included in the price and covers site survey, delivery, and professional set-up by Polar's approved engineers — available to mainland UK locations. The unit weighs 375kg when fully assembled, so floor load capacity and access routes should be assessed in advance. If the cold room is to be positioned outdoors, a weather-resistant roof panel is available separately and should be factored into planning. Racking and shelving are not included and will need to be specified separately based on your storage requirements.

At 1.5 x 1.8 metres with a 4,483-litre gross capacity, this cold room is well suited to small restaurants, cafés, food production units, and catering operations that need reliable bulk chilled storage without the footprint of a full walk-in installation. It is best viewed as a primary cold store rather than a supplementary unit. For operations with significantly higher throughput or stock volumes, larger configurations are available within the U-Series range.

If you are unsure whether this footprint will work for your storage volumes, or you have questions around floor preparation and access, our team is happy to talk through the specifics with you before you commit to an order.