Used Refrigeration Prices
Used commercial refrigeration spans several machine types, so one number doesn't tell the story — a undercounter refrigerators and a refrigerated prep tables aren't the same purchase. Below is the price breakdown by type, from $954 to $2,100 median, based on 162 live listings across 66 US metros.
Used commercial refrigeration prices by type
| Type | Median | Most pay | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial refrigerators | $1,225 | $495–$2,000 | 94 |
| Reach-in coolers & freezers | $1,595 | $970–$4,150 | 23 |
| Refrigerated prep tables | $2,100 | $1,595–$2,495 | 13 |
| Glass-door merchandisers | $1,199 | $1,099–$1,900 | 13 |
| Undercounter refrigerators | $954 | $760–$2,170 | 10 |
| Walk-in coolers & freezers | $1,249 | $370–$2,482 | 7 |
Median and 25th–75th percentile of current listings with a stated price. Sub-types with too few listings are grouped as “other.”
Across every condition and size we track, used commercial refrigeration runs from $40 for project pieces and small countertop units up to $13,586 for large, late-model gear. The median is $1,320; half of all listings fall between $649 and $2,237. Always run the unit and inspect before you pay.
How to judge a used commercial refrigeration deal
When buying a used commercial cooler, freezer, or reach-in, check the compressor age and run it before you pay — listen for short-cycling and feel that it holds temp. Inspect the door gaskets (cheap to replace, but a tell of neglect) and look for interior rust or standing water. NSF certification matters if a health inspector will see it.
Median used commercial refrigeration price by metro
| Metro | Median | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $4,475 | 8 |
| Auburn | $1,199 | 8 |
| Fresno / Madera | $470 | 7 |
| Hampton Roads | $1,099 | 7 |
| Heartland Florida | $1,950 | 7 |
| Los Angeles | $1,595 | 6 |
| Chicago | $1,900 | 6 |
| Bakersfield | $1,945 | 6 |
| Bloomington-Normal | $1,538 | 6 |
| Lakeland | $2,199 | 5 |
| Birmingham | $2,121 | 5 |
| ft myers / SW florida | $985 | 5 |
| San Marcos | $1,785 | 4 |
| eastern CT | $1,044 | 4 |
Median over current listings with a stated price; metros with too few are omitted.
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