Home > Products > Find ENERGY STAR Products > Commercial Refrigerators & Freezers

Commercial Refrigerators & Freezers for Consumers

(Are you a partner? For Partners)

Did You Know?

Replacing all existing commercial solid door refrigerators and freezers in the U.S. with ENERGY STAR qualified models would result in savings of $410 million per year or more than 35 percent of the energy consumed by models currently on the market. These savings would also prevent 6 billion pounds of greenhouse gas emissions, equivalent to the emissions from about 530,000 cars.

About ENERGY STAR Commercial Refrigerators & Freezers

Commercial Refrigerators & Freezers ENERGY STAR labeled commercial refrigerators and freezers are more energy efficient because they are designed with components such as ECM evaporator and condenser fan motors, hot gas anti-sweat heaters, or high-efficiency compressors, which will significantly reduce energy consumption and utility bills.

Compared to standard models, ENERGY STAR labeled commercial refrigerators and freezers can lead to energy savings of as much as 35 percent with a 1.3 year payback.

Related Information

Current Specification Effective Date:

January 2008
  • EPA considering expanding to flake and nugget machines in 2009/2010.
  • Products must not exceed maximum energy use limit (kWh/100lbs ice), as determined by harvest rate (lbs ice/day) and equipment type. Units also must meet potable water use limits. Only air-cooled, cube type units may qualify.
  • Commercial ice machines that have earned the ENERGY STAR are on average 15 percent more energy efficient and 10 percent more water-efficient than standard models.

Commercial Refrigerators & Freezers Key Product Criteria: ENERGY STAR

Learn How a Product Earns the Label

What else should I look for when buying a commercial refrigerator and freezer?

For a list of ENERGY STAR partners that sell ENERGY STAR qualified equipment, see Where to Buy.

These FAQs represent the top ten related to Commercial Refrigerators & Freezers and the ENERGY STAR program.

Loading