Finding your perfect match

What's important

Whirlwind romances can be exciting, but when it comes to refrigeration you want long-lasting commitment. Imagine waking up and finding the fridge that was performing perfectly the night before has failed and all your food stuffs have spoilt. You can sleep easy knowing a Williams fridge is there for you 24/7.

Take the fear out of choosing your next kitchen partner with the Williams Guide to Refrigeration.  And if you’re struggling with your next big fridge decision, get in touch with the experts at Williams and let us help find your perfect match.

Reliability

When it comes to refrigeration, nothing trumps reliability. Running 24 hours a day, seven days a week you can’t afford for your fridge to let you down.

Look for units from well-known brands that use quality parts, are robust and offer the best after-sales support.

Whilst cheaper brands can seem attractive today, you’ll pay for them tomorrow.

Functionality

Once you’ve chosen a quality fridge, you’ll find it’s easy to use and maintain.

A unit that has ‘smart’ controllers, with audible alarms and an easy-to-read temperature display, will save you time and cut energy consumption.

Sure, you’ll want to show your fridge some care and attention – but you don’t want to spend too much time doing it.  Durable stainless steel construction, radiused bases, integral handles and minimal dirt traps make looking after your fridge easy.

Serviceability

In any relationship things can go wrong. If it happens, how easy is it to put right? Choosing models with removable cassette systems makes servicing easy.

Remember that regular servicing of your fridge will increase its lifespan, and keep it running like new.

Efficiency

Energy costs are rising, so look for energy-efficient refrigeration. It’s not only better for the environment but will also cost less to run over its life time.

Aesthetics

Just because it’s practical doesn’t mean it has to be dull. With more and more ‘open’ kitchen areas, fridges with sleek, attractive profiles that enhance your décor are a must.

Key Features to look for

Heavy duty gaskets

High quality, magnetic balloon gaskets (door seals) offer great durability and a 100% tight seal, to keep your food cool.

Anti-tilt trayslides

They’ll stop shelves from tipping and are easy to remove and reposition.

Nylon coated shelving

It’s so easy to clean and maintain. It also provides a flexible storage solution.

Radiused base corners

They make cleaning a cinch, by removing potential dirt traps.

Stainless steel finish

Foodsafe, professional stainless steel will provide you with a durable and easy to clean unit.

Heavy duty castors

A must toallow for easy positioning and make sure your unit is stable.

Suitable for your environment:

Kitchens can be unforgiving places, so check your fridge can cope with the high temperatures.

Easy to read LED displays

They’ll help you monitor your fridge.

Commercial, not domestic

Don’t be tempted to use a domestic or semi-domestic model in a commercial kitchen. It won’t cope and your EHO will be seriously unhappy with you.

Self-closing doors

These avoid heat ingress and reduce energy consumption. Look for doors with a 180° door dwell for loading large trays and pans.

Full length integral ‘easy grip’ handles

These make opening the fridge easier and eliminate potential dirt traps.

Leak-testing

Check your fridge has been through a high performance leak test, to guarantee the system’s efficiency and minimise energy consumption

Intelligent controllers

These clever systems save you energy by limiting compressor starts and adapting to changing situations (so they use less power when you’re business is quiet, such as overnight).

Insulation

Make sure it’s at least 75mm thick to ensure a robust cabinet structure and excellent thermal properties. Look for insulation that has a low Global Warming Potential (GWP) and zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP).