Commercial Fryers

Energy efficient fryers that have earned the ENERGY STAR offer shorter cook times and higher production rates through advanced burner and heat exchanger designs. Fry pot insulation reduces standby losses resulting in a lower idle energy rate. Large vat fryers are used in a variety of high-volume food establishments including fast food and full service restaurants, grocery and retail, and institutional kitchens.

Standard sized fryers that have earned the ENERGY STAR are about 30 percent more energy efficient than standard models and large vat commercial fryers that have earned the ENERGY STAR are nearly 35 percent more energy efficient than non-certified models.

Savings figures:

• ENERGY STAR certified commercial standard vat electric fryers are approximately 14 percent more energy efficient than standard models
• ENERGY STAR certified commercial standard vat electric fryers save businesses 2,390 kWh and more than $240 annually and on average more than $2,400 on utility bills over the product’s lifetime
• ENERGY STAR certified commercial standard vat gas fryers are approximately 30 percent more energy efficient than standard models
• ENERGY STAR certified commercial standard vat gas fryers save businesses 50 MMBTU and $370 annually and on average $3,900 on utility bills over the product’s lifetime

Eligible products:

• Gas and electric open deep-fat fryers, including standard fry pot sizes (≥ 12 inches and < 18 inches wide)
• Large vat fryers (18 to 24 inches wide)
• Countertop and floor type models

Ineligible products:

• Closed vat fryers and fryers with vats measuring < 12 inches wide or > 24 inches wide

Additional resources:

• ENERGY STAR CFS Tools, Materials, and Resources
• ENERGY STAR CFS Homepage