20ft Refrigerated Conex Container – Used, Split AC Units

Where a Refrigerated 20ft Conex Container Beats Dry Storage

Heat ruins more inventory than theft does. Anything that spoils, warps, separates, or degrades above a certain temperature needs a chamber that holds a setpoint, and that is the gap this refrigerated 20ft Conex fills. Its previous service cooling commercial technology equipment is a useful signal of the duty it can still handle: steady, continuous temperature control rather than occasional use.

The length is the practical advantage. A 20-foot body tucks onto a yard, a loading dock, or a back lot without the maneuvering room a longer reefer demands, while still giving a generous run of insulated, lockable space. For seasonal operations or short-term overflow, that compact footprint keeps the rest of your site usable.

Specifications at a Glance

• Condition grade: Used — previously in commercial cooling service
• External dimensions: 20' × 8' × 8'6"
• Body: insulated panels with a sealed, lockable chamber
• Refrigeration: integral machinery, requires site power
• Access: ground level, no ramp or dock needed
• Placement: level pad with clearance around the machinery end
• Delivery: flat $500 to all 50 states, tax-inclusive pricing

Temperature-Sensitive Stock That Cannot Sit in a Dry Box

Buyers usually arrive here after losing a batch of something to summer heat.

• Cold storage backup for restaurants, caterers, and grocers
• Temperature-stable holding for medical or laboratory inventory
• Server and networking equipment in a controlled environment
• Protection for heat-sensitive paints, adhesives, and chemicals
• Event and festival cold storage on remote sites

Setting Up a Reefer on Your Site

Three practical points decide whether a reefer works well. Power comes first: confirm voltage, phase, and available capacity at the placement point before ordering. Second, airflow — leave room around the machinery end so the condenser is not recirculating its own hot air against a wall. Third, the pad: level bearing keeps the door seals compressing evenly, which is what keeps cold air inside. Delivery is a flat $500 to all 50 states, scheduled once the order is confirmed. If you would rather compare several cooled units before deciding, the used 20ft reefer listings show what else is available in this size, and the wider cold storage container range covers 40-foot options. Dry bodies of the same length sit in our 20ft container inventory, and our delivery and access policy explains what your site needs on the day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this unit run continuously?

Refrigerated containers are designed for continuous duty, which is exactly how they work in service. What determines reliability is the power supply, airflow around the machinery, and a routine maintenance schedule. Have the unit checked over by a refrigeration technician after it is set, and keep the service records with the container.

How much does it cost to run?

That depends on your setpoint, the ambient temperature, how often the doors open, and your local electricity rate, so no single figure applies. You can reduce consumption meaningfully by placing the unit in shade, keeping door openings brief, and making sure the seals are clean and compressing evenly all the way around.

Is a used reefer suitable for food storage?

Many buyers use containers of this type for food, but food-handling requirements are set by your local health authority rather than by us. Check what your jurisdiction requires for surfaces, cleaning, and temperature monitoring, and have the interior inspected and cleaned before it goes into food service.