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Refrigerated

Refrigerated Containers in Pennsylvania

Temperature controlled from minus 25 degrees F to plus 70 degrees F. Built for food producers, growers, caterers, and cold storage operations across Pennsylvania. Delivery included statewide.

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What Is a Reefer Container?

Industrial-Grade Temperature Control in a Steel Container

A refrigerated container, a "reefer" in industry terms, is a standard shipping container with a refrigeration unit integrated into one end wall. It runs continuously or on a set schedule, circulating conditioned air through a raised aluminum T-floor so air can move beneath the stored goods.

Reefers were designed for international perishable food shipping. They hold precise temperatures across ocean voyages, through equatorial heat and arctic cold. What that means for you: a reefer on your Pennsylvania property will hold its set temperature through the hottest week of the year.

Reefers need a power source, typically a 460V 3-phase connection. If your property does not have 3-phase, a diesel or natural gas generator can run the unit instead. We can walk through power options when you inquire.

Key Specifications

Available Sizes20ft & 40ft
Temperature Rangeminus 25°F to plus 70°F
Power Requirement460V 3-phase, or generator
Floor TypeAluminum T-floor, raised
Wall InsulationIntegral polyurethane foam
20ft Interior Volume~1,000 cu ft
40ft Interior Volume~2,200 cu ft

Reefer units are inspected and tested before delivery, and the refrigeration system is run and verified to reach set temperature. We share whatever service history we hold for the unit. Refrigerated units carry no separate refrigeration warranty.

Pennsylvania Applications

Who Uses Reefer Containers in Pennsylvania

Produce growers and packers through Lancaster, Chester, Adams and Erie counties, holding crop between picking and packing at the farm rather than on a round trip to town.

Mushroom houses and their packers around Kennett Square and the Chester County belt, which grow roughly half of the nation's crop and run on cold that does not wait.

Caterers, festival crews and event operators through the Poconos, the Laurel Highlands and the city markets who need cold delivered to a site that has none.

Restaurants and grocers in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown and Harrisburg adding walk in capacity in the lot rather than rebuilding the back of house.

Dairy, meat and food processors across the Susquehanna Valley and the snack food belt around Hanover and York needing reliable cold at the plant fence line.

Power Requirements

Running a Reefer Container in Pennsylvania

Standard Power Connection

Reefer containers plug into a 460V 3-phase, 60Hz supply, the standard for commercial and industrial electrical systems. If your property is commercial, agricultural, or industrial, there is a good chance you already have 3-phase available.

A qualified electrician can install an outlet at the reefer location. The refrigeration unit draws roughly 7 to 12 kW depending on the set temperature and the ambient conditions.

Generator Option

If the property has no 3-phase supply, a rural site, an off-grid location, or a temporary event site, a diesel or natural gas generator rated for 3-phase output can run the unit. Generator rentals are widely available through equipment rental companies.

We can walk through generator sizing and compatibility when you inquire about a specific unit.

Operating Through the Hot Season

When the ambient temperature climbs, the refrigeration unit works harder to hold its set point. Well-maintained reefers handle that reliably, because they were designed for global shipping routes including equatorial ones. Placing the reefer in shade or under a carport reduces compressor load and running costs through the hottest part of the year.

Questions about reefer performance at your specific location? Call and describe the situation and the intended use. We will give you an honest assessment.

Delivery Timing Across Pennsylvania

  • Philadelphia and the collar counties, from Center City out through Montgomery, Delaware, Bucks and Chester: 1 to 2 weeks
  • The Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, from Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton out through the gaps to Stroudsburg and Mount Pocono: 1 to 2 weeks
  • Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Coal Region, from Scranton and Wilkes-Barre through Hazleton to Pottsville and the Susquehanna boroughs: 1 to 2 weeks
  • Dutch Country and the Susquehanna Valley, from Lancaster and Reading through York, Harrisburg and the Cumberland Valley to Chambersburg: 1 to 2 weeks
  • Pittsburgh, western Pennsylvania and the Erie shore, from the Mon Valley and the gas counties north through Butler and Mercer to the lake: 1 to 2 weeks
  • Central Pennsylvania, the Alleghenies, the Northern Tier and the Pennsylvania Wilds, meaning State College, Altoona, Johnstown, Williamsport and everything above Interstate 80: 2 to 3 weeks
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FAQ

Reefer Container Questions

460 volt three phase power. Confirm what service is available at the site before you order, or plan for a generator sized to the unit. This is the single question that decides whether a reefer works on a given site, so it is worth answering before anything else.
Refrigerated units are sold inspected and tested, with any service history we hold, and carry no separate refrigeration warranty.
Level ground with solid bearing under the four corner castings, about 100 feet of straight run for a 40ft unit, at least 14 feet of overhead clearance, and shade where you can get it. A reefer in Pennsylvania summer heat works against ambient temperature and humidity, so shade and airflow around the condenser end are worth planning for.
Delivery runs typically 1 to 2 weeks for Philadelphia and the collar counties, the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, northeastern Pennsylvania and the Coal Region, Dutch Country and the Susquehanna Valley, and Pittsburgh, western Pennsylvania and the Erie shore, and 2 to 3 weeks for central Pennsylvania, the Alleghenies and the Northern Tier Reefer stock is thinner than dry container stock, so tell us the date you need it as early as you can and we will tell you honestly whether it is reachable.

Need a Reefer Container in Pennsylvania?

Tell us the temperature range, the power situation, and what you are storing. We will come back with an all-in price including delivery.