Everest ESFH2 29 In. Reach-In Freezer, 2 Solid Half Doors, 23 Cu. Ft., Top Mount Blizzard R290

The Everest ESFH2 takes the single section footprint of Everest's ES Series top mount reach-in freezer family and splits the opening into two solid half doors, a 29 1/4 inch wide upright freezer for kitchens where staff grab frozen product all shift and a full height door swing dumps cold air every time. Each stacked door opens onto its half of a 23 cubic foot interior with no walls between compartments, so a quick reach for a case on the top shelves never exposes the product stored below. Three adjustable wire shelves keep stock staged for back-of-house prep, and at under 32 inches deep the cabinet sits flush in a tight prep corridor without crowding the walkway.

Slide-Out Blizzard R290 Cartridge that Swaps without On-Site Brazing

The condensing unit is a top mounted, self-contained Blizzard R290 cartridge that is fully detachable and replaceable in the field with no on-site brazing. Unlike a conventional sealed system repair that can park a cabinet out of service while a refrigeration tech opens the circuit, a cartridge swap gets the box back to work the same visit, which matters even more on a freezer where a long outage means thawed inventory. The cartridge runs natural R290 refrigerant with zero ozone depletion potential and a global warming potential of three.

Electronically commutated fan motors pull the cabinet down to temperature quickly while drawing less power, and the auto defrost heater starts on a timer and ends on temperature, so frost clears in exactly the time the coil needs and no longer. The condensate pan maintains itself with no external drain line or electric heater, which is one less floor penetration in your install. An auto-reverse condenser fan supports compressor ventilation and helps keep the condenser coil clean between cleanings, and pressure relief devices let staff re-open a just-closed door instead of waiting out the vacuum.

Two Solid Stainless Steel Half Doors with Self-Closing Torsion Hinges and Pre-Installed Locks

Both half doors are heavy duty stainless steel inside and out with the same 2.5 inch high density polyurethane insulation as the cabinet walls, so the swing side of the box insulates as well as the rest of it. Opening one half exposes only half the cavity to kitchen air, which matters in a freezer where every full height swing costs recovery time. Each door self-closes through an adjustable torsion system for a positive seal, carries a high strength recessed handle that will not catch passing carts, and comes with a pre-installed lock so stock stays put overnight. Frame heaters prevent exterior moisture build up around the openings, the snap-in magnetic gaskets pop out for cleaning or replacement without tools, and the doors are field reversible if your traffic flow runs the other way.

23 Cu. Ft. Open Interior Built in Heavy Duty Stainless Steel

Inside there are no dividing walls, just one open compartment with three epoxy coated steel wire shelves on height adjustable stainless steel clips. The interior and exterior are heavy duty stainless steel with rounded corners that will not snag knuckles or towels, the top, bottom and rear are galvanized steel, and 2.5 inch high density polyurethane insulation fills the cabinet walls. A full-length air duct and airflow guard keep cold air moving through the whole cavity, an air circulation guard keeps the floor vents from being blocked by product, and silicone coated, shatter-proof LED lighting gives bright, high color illumination with low heat output. The cabinet rolls on four 5 inch swivel casters with locks on the front set, and leg stabilizers come standard.

Digital Controller that Holds -10°F to 54°F with an Overheat Alarm

A multi-function digital controller with an easy to read LED display ships factory preset at -4°F and adjusts anywhere from -10°F to 54°F. An audible overheat alarm watches the compressor and condenser coil and sounds before a developing problem turns into thawed product. Everest backs the unit with 3 year parts and labor, 5 year electrical, and 10 year compressor coverage, supported through its service agent network.

If the stock configuration does not match your line, Everest offers additional shelving, 3 inch locking swivel casters in place of the standard 5 inch set, height adjustable interchangeable legs from 3.5 to 6 inches, and a left hinged door option.

Keep in mind this is a freezer only; the ES Series includes refrigerator and dual temperature versions if part of your stock needs chilled rather than frozen storage. The half door layout earns its keep where staff make frequent small grabs, while a kitchen loading full sheet pans or whole cases through the opening is better served by the full door sibling in the same series. Power is a standard 115V connection on a 9 foot cord, with no dedicated high-voltage circuit needed.