Arctic

Arctic Industries BL88-C 8' x 8' Indoor Walk-In Cooler with Refrigeration

4.5 10 verified reviews 100% would recommend
Arctic Industries BL88-C 8' x 8' Indoor Walk-In Cooler with Refrigeration
Model
BL88-C
Series
Blue Line Series
Category
Walk-Ins

Artic Industries’ Blue Line Walk-In Coolers and Freezers: Engineered to provide customers with a low-cost answer to their refrigeration needs while maintaining Arctic's quality and customer service. Standard Features: Doors are 34” x 78” centered, self-closing, flush-mounted,

What the reviews add up to

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Spacious and reliable cooler with easy maintenance; perfect for busy kitchens.

The Arctic Industries BL88-C 8' x 8' Indoor Walk-In Cooler impresses chefs with its spacious design and reliability, making it a solid choice for independent restaurants and casual dining operations. Reviewers consistently highlight its ample storage capacity and energy efficiency, which help in organizing kitchen space effectively. However, some users note that it can draw significant power at times, and a few have mentioned that the floor can become slick. Overall, it is praised for its ease of cleaning and hygienic features, making it suitable for high-demand environments.

What operators praise

  • Spacious design7
  • Easy to clean5
  • Energy efficient2
  • Hygienic features1
  • Good storage organization2

What gives them pause

  • Power consumption can be high1
  • Floor can get slick1
  • 100% Independent restaurant

Rating breakdown

5★8
4★1
3★0
2★0
1★1

How it scores

Reliability4.8
Ease of operation5.0
Cleaning4.3
Maintenance4.8
Versatility4.4

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What operators say

Reviewer photo for Carly Thompson-Reids

Carly Thompson-Reids · Restaurant Manager · Hillstone

Reviewed Blue Line Series · Dec 7, 2023

5.0

Would recommend to a colleague

  • Reliability5
  • Operation5
  • Cleaning5
  • Maintenance5
  • Versatility5

Budget friendly freezer in a set

What works

  • Great space
  • Easy to clean

Why this brand

Came in a set

What is your primary involvement with this equipment?

  • I am a user
  • I manage users

How long have you owned/used this equipment?

two years or more

Do you use mulitiple units?

No

Model details

Build Style
Built In
Compressor Location
Top Mount
Door Style
Standard
Floor
Yes
Location
Indoors
Type
Refrigerator
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Joseph Evans · Food and Beverage Manager · Sparrow Health System

Reviewed Blue Line Series · Feb 23, 2024

5.0

Would recommend to a colleague

  • Reliability5
  • Operation5
  • Cleaning5
  • Maintenance5
  • Versatility5

Great for what we needed

What works

  • Lots of space
  • Helped organize our 2 spaces

Why this brand

We needed an extra cooler for our pool bar area

Do you use mulitiple units?

No

How long have you owned/used this equipment?

six months to one year

What is your primary involvement with this equipment?

  • I am a user
  • I made the purchase decision

What other brands did you consider before purchasing this piece of equipment?

  • Masterbilt

Model details

Build Style
Prefabricated
Compressor Location
Remote
Door Style
Self Closing
Floor
Yes
Location
Indoors
Type
Refrigerator
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LJ Evans · Assistant Manager · Disney Company

Reviewed Blue Line Series · Aug 11, 2023

5.0

Would recommend to a colleague

  • Reliability5
  • Operation5
  • Cleaning5
  • Maintenance4
  • Versatility5

Great freezer for stirage

What works

  • Good floor space
  • Great storage size

What doesn't

Floor can get slick fast

Why this brand

We have pretty much every brand throughout, this was just the one we had put in!

Do you use mulitiple units?

No

How long have you owned/used this equipment?

two years or more

What is your primary involvement with this equipment?

  • I am a user
  • I manage users

What other brands did you consider before purchasing this piece of equipment?

  • KolPak
  • Masterbilt
  • Norlake

Model details

Build Style
Prefabricated
Compressor Location
Top Mount
Door Style
Standard
Floor
Yes
Location
Indoors
Type
Freezer
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Daria Kalinova · Restaurant Manager · The Moore Miami

Reviewed Blue Line Series · Apr 2, 2025

5.0

Would recommend to a colleague

  • Reliability5
  • Operation5
  • Cleaning4
  • Maintenance5
  • Versatility5

It has been a good ride so far.

What works

  • Spacious
  • Energy efficient

What doesn't

At times it seems like it uses a lot of power.

Why this brand

It has a lot of space making it a good storage space.

What is your primary involvement with this equipment?

  • I manage users

How long have you owned/used this equipment?

two years or more

Do you use mulitiple units?

No

Model details

Build Style
Prefabricated
Compressor Location
Remote - Pre-assembled
Door Style
Standard
Floor
Yes
Location
Indoors
Type
Refrigerator
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Ashley Norman · Operating Partner · Cheddars

Reviewed Blue Line Series · Dec 4, 2024

5.0

Would recommend to a colleague

  • Reliability5
  • Operation5
  • Cleaning4
  • Versatility5

Good and easy to clean

What works

  • Good space
  • Lots of storage

Why this brand

Chose this as specs for our build out

Do you use mulitiple units?

No

How long have you owned/used this equipment?

two years or more

What is your primary involvement with this equipment?

  • I am a user
  • I manage users

What other brands did you consider before purchasing this piece of equipment?

  • KolPak

Model details

Build Style
Prefabricated
Compressor Location
Top Mount
Door Style
Standard
Floor
Yes
Location
Indoors
Type
Refrigerator
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Kate Farrell · Pastry Chef · Maple & Ash

Reviewed Blue Line Series · Oct 30, 2025

5.0

Would recommend to a colleague

  • Reliability4
  • Operation5
  • Cleaning5
  • Maintenance5
  • Versatility4

I like how reliable it is in terms of space.

What works

  • Spacious.
  • Hygienic.

Why this brand

Th e design was made by the manager.

What is your primary involvement with this equipment?

  • I am a user

How long have you owned/used this equipment?

two years or more

Do you use mulitiple units?

Yes — 2

Model details

Build Style
Built In
Compressor Location
Remote - Pre-assembled
Door Style
Standard
Floor
Yes
Location
Outdoors
Type
Combo
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Alejandro Agurto · Sous Chef · Grand Hyatt New York

Reviewed Blue Line Series · Dec 22, 2025

4.0

Would recommend to a colleague

  • Reliability5
  • Operation5
  • Cleaning4
  • Maintenance5
  • Versatility5

It is good for a commercial kitchen.

What works

  • It is top quality.
  • Enough capacity.

Why this brand

It is well insulated making it a good choice.

What is your primary involvement with this equipment?

  • I am a user

How long have you owned/used this equipment?

one to two years

Do you use mulitiple units?

Yes — 2

Model details

Build Style
Prefabricated
Compressor Location
Remote - Pre-assembled
Door Style
Standard
Floor
Yes
Location
Outdoors
Type
Refrigerator
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Mike Blake · Chef · Chef million Thai Bistro

Reviewed Blue Line Series · Nov 19, 2024

5.0

Would recommend to a colleague

  • Reliability5
  • Operation5
  • Cleaning4
  • Maintenance4
  • Versatility4

It is a spacious storage area and I like that about it.

What works

  • Large enough
  • Easy to clean

Why this brand

It had good reviews on Amazon.

What is your primary involvement with this equipment?

  • I am a user

How long have you owned/used this equipment?

two years or more

Do you use mulitiple units?

No

Model details

Build Style
Built In
Compressor Location
Remote - Pre-assembled
Door Style
Standard
Floor
Yes
Location
Indoors
Type
Combo
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Joseph Evans · Food and Beverage Manager · Sparrow Health System

Reviewed Blue Line Series · Jul 13, 2023

1.0

Would recommend to a colleague

  • Reliability5
  • Operation5
  • Cleaning5
  • Maintenance5
  • Versatility5

We use this for beverages and it’s perfect!

What works

  • Way to clean
  • Good space

Why this brand

Recommended by our service company

Do you use mulitiple units?

No

How long have you owned/used this equipment?

two years or more

What is your primary involvement with this equipment?

  • I am a user
  • I manage users

What other brands did you consider before purchasing this piece of equipment?

  • KolPak

Model details

Build Style
Built In
Compressor Location
Remote
Door Style
Standard
Floor
Yes
Location
Indoors
Type
Refrigerator
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Carly Thompson-Reids · Restaurant Manager · Hillstone

Reviewed Blue Line Series · Dec 7, 2023

5.0

Would recommend to a colleague

  • Reliability4
  • Operation5
  • Cleaning2
  • Maintenance5
  • Versatility1

Spacious with great cooling

What works

  • Spacious
  • Cleaning is easier

Why this brand

The set fit our needs and budget!

Do you use mulitiple units?

No

How long have you owned/used this equipment?

two years or more

What is your primary involvement with this equipment?

  • I am a user
  • I manage users

What other brands did you consider before purchasing this piece of equipment?

  • KolPak

Model details

Build Style
Built In
Compressor Location
Top Mount
Door Style
Standard
Floor
Yes
Location
Indoors
Type
Freezer

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