Refrigeration Emergency: What to Do When Your Fridge or Freezer Fails

A refrigeration emergency can happen anytime—day or night, weekend or mid-event. When it does, it’s not just inconvenient… it can seriously impact your business.
Whether you’re storing food, drink, flowers, or pharmaceuticals, a sudden fridge or freezer failure puts valuable stock at risk. The good news? With quick thinking and the right backup in place, you can keep your cool and carry on.
Here’s what to do if your cold storage goes down unexpectedly.
1️⃣ Keep the Doors Closed
It might sound simple, but it’s effective. Keep fridge and freezer doors closed as much as possible to trap the cold air inside. Every minute the doors are open, internal temperatures rise—so sealing in the chill buys you valuable time.
2️⃣ Move Perishables to Alternative Cold Storage
If you have access to another working fridge or freezer—either on-site or nearby—move your most perishable stock quickly. Prioritise high-risk items like dairy, meat, or ready-to-eat foods.
If you don’t have a backup on hand, don’t worry—that’s where we come in.
3️⃣ Call Team Refrigeration (That’s Us!)
Our emergency refrigeration hire service is available 24/7—yes, even at 2am on a Sunday.
We’ll deliver a mobile refrigerated trailer or container to your site fast, helping you keep your business running with minimal disruption. Our units are:
- Delivered quickly, nationwide
- Easy to plug in and start using
- Lockable, secure, and temperature-controlled
- Suitable for food, drink, flowers, pharma and more
Don’t wait for disaster to strike—save our number now so you’re ready to act fast in a refrigeration emergency.
Why Businesses Trust Team Refrigeration
With years of experience and thousands of happy customers, we’re proud to be the UK’s cool-headed experts in mobile cold storage. And yes—Coolio the Polar Bear is always ready to lend a paw. ❄️
Need emergency cold storage now?
Call us and we’ll deliver the cold—fast.
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What is a fridge trailer?
A fridge trailer is a mobile refrigeration unit designed for transporting perishable goods. It maintains a controlled temperature to ensure freshness. Ideal for events or temporary storage, it provides flexibility and convenience.
How do I rent?
Renting a fridge trailer is simple. Just contact us through our website or call our team. We’ll guide you through the process and help you choose the right unit.
What sizes are available?
We offer a variety of sizes to meet your needs, from small trailers to large containers. Each unit is equipped to handle different capacities. Our team can assist you in selecting the best option.
What temperature can I set?
Our fridge trailers allow you to set temperatures based on your specific requirements. Whether you need to keep items frozen or chilled, our units can accommodate. Just let us know your needs when you rent.
Do you offer delivery?
Yes, we provide delivery services for our fridge trailers and containers. Our team will ensure timely and safe delivery to your location. Contact us to arrange the details.




