What are the different types of ice cream freezers?

Ice cream is one of the few products in the world beloved by all ages and generations. It’s brilliant for bringing in extra customers and showing off the quality of your produce.

We’re sure your ice cream is top-notch. Keeping it that way requires a top-of-the-range ice cream freezer. These top-end units go a long way in maintaining product quality and driving sales, holding your produce at the right temperature while attracting customers.

When it comes to ice cream freezers, there are plenty of available options. Understanding the different types of ice cream freezers will help you make an informed decision for your business, so that’s what we’ll do in this blog.

Static cooling freezers

Static cooling freezers are the bee’s knees for long-term ice cream storage. These units are the best for maintaining consistent temperatures and humidities, preserving that ice cream and keeping it fresh and free from ice crystals. They come with thick insulation to prevent any temperature fluctuations.

The main disadvantage you might run into is that the internal temperature can take a while to reset when new products are added.

Ventilated scooping cabinets

Ventilated scooping cabinets are built to make serving easy. The key feature is the ‘ventilation’ – built-in fans that circulate the chilled air. This technique keeps the ice cream at the perfect serving (scooping) temperature. Adjustable shelves and setup options make them brilliant options for displaying various flavours and keeping everything within reach of your employees.

In exchange for this versatility, you’ll find that scooping cabinets aren’t as energy-efficient as other models (although they’re surprisingly good, still). Outside peak periods, you may have to repurpose them for different products.

Sliding lid freezers

Sliding lid freezers combine energy efficiency and practicality. Their sliding doors minimise cold air loss when customers make their choices. These doors are far more effective at trapping the cold than other open-air models. The sliding design also means you save space, making them a perfect solution for smaller shops.

Although you’ll save money compared to open-air models, you might get fewer impulse purchases. It might be more difficult for a customer to see all the flavours at once, meaning they move on too quickly. If the sliding lids are heavy, this could put off individuals with less strength (kids, for example).

Mobile ice cream freezers

Mobile ice cream freezers are a brilliant choice for outdoor sales and event catering. These units are, of course, portable, and you’ll find them easy to move to different locations. Manufacturers build them to be strong enough to face all the wear and tear of moving around. They usually also include wheels, making them suitable for various terrains, conditions and environments.

Remember that mobile freezers can’t hold as much product as a typical ice cream freezer and that transporting and setting up can be fiddly and sometimes expensive.

Undercounter ice cream freezers

Undercounter ice cream freezers are ideal if space is limited and you don’t have much ice cream to sell. As the name suggests, these freezers fit neatly beneath counters, providing a sleek look while saving your valuable floor space. Despite their size, you usually find innovative storage solutions in undercounter models, and they probably hold more than you might imagine. Their small size also makes them great at temperature control. They’re for keeping ice cream accessible but out of sight, such as behind the serving counter in a café.

Undercounter ice cream freezers are great options but bear in mind that they’re much more effective when staff-facing. You won’t get many impulse purchases from customers. They’re also on the smaller side, of course, and during busy periods, may require frequent restocking, which may be inconvenient and slightly impact product quality.

How can Fridgesmart help?

Getting the right ice cream freezer enhances your service, improves customer satisfaction and ultimately drives sales.

As you select your ice cream freezer, consider your business type, space constraints and sales volume. Assess your storage needs, the variety of products you plan to offer and how often customers will access the freezer (if at all).

Fridgesmart has a wide range of ice cream freezers available right now. All our units come with our personal guarantee and warranty and can be delivered tomorrow.

Freeze out the competition by getting your hands on the best ice cream freezer today.