Turbo Air refrigeration is one brand that provides top quality at unbeatable prices, giving you piece of mind.
Being in the business of food, it’s paramount that you have the most durable and reliable refrigerator for your foodservice operation. Having the right unit that is energy efficient and can perform against the highest quality standards could result in greater savings over time for your operation.
While ACityDiscount offers a variety of reach-in refrigeration (or cooler) units, Turbo Air is our preferred manufacturer and the most popular amongst our customers for a variety of undeniable reasons: their proprietary self-cleaning condensers, more energy-saving features than what most competitors offer, high-impact cooling and freezing functionality, as well as superior quality insulation, shelving and interior lighting – just to name a few.
When it comes to foot traffic, we know that most times the busier it is the better. The downfall to this is that foot traffic produces plenty of dust, and any refrigeration condenser unit is going to pick up that dust, whether the unit is FOH or BOH. The more dust and debris that gets cycled through the fan without being properly cleaned, the more it prevents the unit from releasing heat (or working properly) – causing breakdowns in functionality, potential product loss, leading to a loss in sales – all things not covered by any warranty.
Turbo Air has remedied this problem by equipping most of its reach-ins, merchandisers and undercounter refrigerators with its proprietary automatic “self-cleaning condenser system” that uses a rotating brush that moves up and down the condenser 2-3 times a day, preventing dust build-up and maintaining the unit for years to come. This comes as a standard feature for the Pro Series, Super Deluxe and M3 series units.
High-volume restaurants need higher quality refrigeration to ensure faster temperature recovery times. Constant opening of refrigerator doors can cause decreases in temperature over a short period of time, and potentially leaving opportunities for harmful bacteria to creep into your food supply — and if you lose food supply, you lose money. Most times, investing in a quality piece of equipment upfront equates to significant savings down the line — in food quality and safety, energy and time.
If you are in the market for a new or used refrigeration unit, there are many factors to look for when purchasing dependable equipment. Turbo Air refrigeration high-power refrigeration units come with many benefits, the most notable being that the company offers a 3-year parts and labor warranty on all Pro, Super Deluxe and M3 series units, and an additional 2-year warranty on the self-cleaning condenser, while most manufacturers offer only 1 to 2 years. Headquartered in Long Beach, California, Turbo Air houses distribution centers in almost every major US city for easy servicing and quick-ship delivery.
Here, we compare Turbo Air refrigeration units to a comparable leading manufacturer and elaborate on the different tiered series of refrigeration units, including undercounter and prep units.
Turbo Air Reach-ins Vs. leading competitor reach-in refrigerator units
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| Turbo Air Reach-In Refrigerator | Traulsen G-Series Refrigerator |
| The self-cleaning condenser comes standard | Not applicable |
| The front controller has touch-screen functionality | Tactile button type |
| Turbo Cooling comes standard (rapid cool-down function) | Not applicable |
| Power button is easily accessible | Power button is inconveniently located behind the front grille |
| Pro-Series is equipped with a warning buzzer that goes off when the door is open | Not applicable or equipped |
| Shelves | |
| The Pro-Series comes with all stainless-steel shelving and clips | Uses epoxy-coated steel wire and plastic clips |
| Pro Series features ½” increments in shelf adjustment | 6” increments |
Turbo Air PRO features
- Self-Cleaning Condenser
- Digital temperature-control & monitor system (with alarm functionality)
- Keep food products safe by maintaining constant temperatures.
- Alarms that sound when doors are not sealed shut; protecting against food spoilage that originate from cold air leaks.
- Early warning alarm program detects issues before malfunction occurs. This allows for the refrigerator to sense a malfunction before it happens, saving you time and dollars.
- Digital display allows for easy monitoring.
- Programs interpret the condition of refrigeration systems by self-diagnosis.
- Rapid cool-down function (Turbo Cooling). This is a type of "overdrive" function in cases where a bulk of warm food is loaded into the unit, the refrigerator senses those low temperatures and kicks the machine into overdrive to cool down the food quickly.
- Automatic evaporator fan motor delays (more energy savings).
- Cold air distribution system. Allows for the temperature to circulate in a clockwise motion so air does not escape when the door is opened.
- Hot gas condensate system
- All stainless-steel cabinet construction
- Sturdy, clean stainless-steel shelving
- LED interior lighting
- High-density polyurethane insulation
- Top mount compressor
- Eco-friendly hydrocarbon refrigerant that meets energy conservation standards
- Thermostatic expansion valve
- Lifetime guaranteed heavy duty hinges and handles
Turbo Air Super Deluxe features
Main differences from Pro Series:
- Units are smaller in size
- Compressor is bottom mounted
Standard features:
- Self-cleaning condenser
- Digital Temperature Control and monitoring system
- Hydrocarbon Refrigerants
- All stainless-steel cabinet construction
- Stainless steel shelving
- Door pressure release device
- LED interior lighting
Turbo Air M3 Features
Main differences from SD Series:
M3 series has many of the same features as the Super Deluxe series, although is smaller in size. These models feature adjustable, polyethylene-coated wire shelving and an aluminum interior with stainless steel floor and outer body.
Standard features:
- Self-cleaning condenser
- Digital temperature control and monitoring system
- Hydrocarbon refrigerants
- Hot gas condensate system
- Stainless steel outer-cabinet construction
- Door pressure release device
- Polyurethane insulation
- LED interior lighting
- Heavy duty, polyethylene coated wire shelves
- Top mount compressor
Refrigerated undercounter units (coolers, refrigerators and freezers) and prep tables (for sandwiches, pizza, salads, etc.) are but a more compact version of larger reach-in units. Turbo Air offers both undercounter unit types with many of the same top-of-the-line features as their reach-in units. Below is a side-by-side comparison of the Turbo Air Pro Series (debuted at NAFEM 2019 and coming out soon) verses a leading competitor, and a breakdown of the different tiers within the Turbo Air product line.
Undercounters and prep tables: Turbo Air Vs. Leading competitor
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| Turbo Air Pro-Series | Traulsen |
| Stainless Steel Interior | Aluminum Interior |
| Digital Controller for Temperature | Mechanical thermostat |
| Shelves are Stainless Steel | Epoxy-Coated Steel Wire Shelving |
| Pro-Series pans are removeable | Pans are not removable |
| Self-cleaning condensers come standard with units | Not an option |
| Pro Series models will soon feature glass, sliding, and clear lid options | No word on Traulsen’s options |
Turbo Air Super Deluxe and M3 prep table features
Main differences from Pro Series:
- Plastic instead of brushed metal door handle
- Door switch is exposed instead of hidden
- Door lock is an optional add on
Standard features:
- Self-cleaning condenser device
- Digital temperature control and monitor system
- Hydrocarbon refrigerants
- Stainless steel cabinet construction
- LED interior lighting and fan control
- Sturdy polyurethane insulation
- Stainless steel shelving
- Ergonomically designed doors
- Magnetic door gaskets
Turbo Air M3 Undercounter features
Main differences from Pro Series:
- Polyethylene coated wire shelves
- Aluminum interior
Standard features:
- Self-cleaning condenser
- Digital temperature control and monitor system
- Hydrocarbon refrigerants
- Stainless steel cabinet construction
- Polyurethane insulation
- Ergonomically designed doors
- Magnetic door gaskets
- LED interior lighting and fan control
- Heavy duty, PE coated wire shelving
Although Turbo Air is our top choice for refrigeration and cooling, ACityDiscount offers a variety of new and used equipment options that fit your foodservice and budgetary needs. Give us a call at 404-752-6715 (ext. 2 for sales) or stop by our showroom in the Atlanta suburb of Norcross at 6286 Dawson Blvd, NE to speak withone of our experts.
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