Reviews for Avantco GDC-40-HC 48" Black Swing Glass Door Merchandiser Refrigerator with LED Lighting

This fridge worked PERFECTLY...for about 16 months! Then it went from 36 degrees to 68 degrees and never went back down again. Of course the warranty for parts & labor was only for a year, so we were on our own for getting it repaired. Our refrigeration expert checked it out & was sure it was a refrigerant leak on top of a bad compressor and informed us that it would be similar cost to to just purchase a new unit! So, 16 months later we have now purchased a 2nd unit...this time with the 5-year warranty. I personally take very good care of routinely cleaning all our equipment, so this isn't a maintenance issue. Currently I have 5 other Avantco fridges/freezers that I am using at my restaurant with zero issues! Very upset that I need to cough-up money on a product that should be built to last more than a whole calendar year.

I purchased two of these refrigerators and neither of them get below 43 degrees. I had the first one for a year and a half before a health inspector called me out on it. The digital readout says 33F degrees but when you put a thermometer inside the cooler it won't get below 43 degrees. I thought maybe I burned the first one out, so I bought a replacement unit and straight out of the box I had the exact same issue. Stay away from this unit!

Love this fridge!!! I looked everywhere trying to find something compact enough to fit in my coffee trailer And finally came across this gem. Very impressed

Cooler has enough room to fit several items. Easily accessible and displays products perfectly. Castor wheels make for easy moving. Nice LED lights make for easy product viewing.

Right out of the box the unit's door did not sit square, it will not close properly without hitting the bottom grate you have to manually lift up on the door to close. Also, the spring loaded return does not work , the door doesn't close automatically. I have contacted chat about this, but you refused to repair or replace.

Fridge does not cool properly. The negative reviews are correct. The temperature range is not correct. It will not cool lower than 41. I’m not sure why this fridge is still for sale. And being falsely advertised.

Bought this in October 2019. Now April 2023, unit started leaking and not cooling. Spent half a grand fixing.

Ordered this item for retail items in our deli, unfortunately the cooler does not stay in the 30s as advertised. I have it set ok 33 which is as low as it goes and it is constantly in the low 40s.

This product does perform as advertised and is solidly built. The interior lighting is great and it holds temps fairly well. I really would love to give this product 4 or 5 stars. However, I can only give this product 2 stars due to the loudness of the unit. When the fan cycles on, which is about every 5-10 minutes, the unit gets as loud as 65-70 db. (I measured it.) I understand the unit needs airflow, but I've worked with minus 80 freezers that are not as loud.

It has a lot of space for storage. But low quality, the top fan has burnt out and stopped working after 2 and a half months.

I have had this fridge since 2021 with no issues. I thought I would leave a review because I'm buying another one for another one of our stores!

Stopped working in under 2years ,no one wants to fix it

Broke after 1 year. Having no luck getting any service from the manufacturer.

Garbage....Waste of money. My compressor went bad right after 13 months.(right after the warranty ran out) This was in front of my restaurant in the AC the whole life, one day the temp went to 55F and never came down. tried everything and call 2 techs but they refuse to fix this thing because it has this new HIGHLY FLAMABLE refrigerant and even if I were to fix it, its going to cost almost the same money as buying another one of this.

Product arrived assembled wrong, Webstaurant didn't care, they told me to contact the company and file a warranty claim, I did that, they sent a tech, tech said they couldn't get in contact with the manufacturer, when I reached out to the manufacturer they said they were waiting for the tech, this company is a joke. And Webstaurant is a joke for not helping me on an item that was 1 day old.

customer service is telling us to donate . and not returning it , its not cooling please dnt buy or else you will b stuck with defective unit .

No Issues in the last few years. Very spacious and holds temperature well.

The cooler cane off the truck today and we were happy with it until we realized, after unpacking it and bringing it in, that the door doesn’t close. The lip on the corner guard is not seated appropriately and keeps the door from shutting.

I got this fridge in 2016 and it has been working nonstop in a food truck and in smoothie shops all day for 5 years. I need some door parts, but otherwise it’s the most impressive equipment I have purchased.

This black swing glass door refrigerator works great in our cafe! We use one for drinks so customers can easily see our options and one for individual meals and salads we sell as well. Great quality!

This refrigerator works GREAT! We use it for drinks. Runs consistent even with lots of opening daily. Avantco products have been great for us.

This thing come with no wheels. Delivery guy drop front door. Refuseto bring in. Now i have no way to bring it in. Weight a ton with no wheeles.

Do not buy this refrigerator. Absolutely terrible experience. The compressor broke less than 2 years. Very few repair companies agreed to take the job. During that time, my business had a non working refrigerator just sitting there. Seven months later, it broke again. I originally pad $ in 2022 and now the price dropped to $ but even at that lower price, it's not worth the hassle, time or money.

Cooler doors get covered in condesation and you can't see the product through the glass. Don't recommend.

Good on pricing , does the job with some modifications made to the existing shelves. The brackets are in wired places so to use them in an equal distribution it’s not possible bc the side rails have screws that don’t match up in location to front and back.

Definitely worth to buy! It is not the best quality but it is good products and it does the job!

GREAT PRODUCT

Avantco GDC-23-HC 28 3/8" Black Swing Glass Door Merchandiser Refrigerator with LED Lighting, This refrigerator is good for small places and works good. Only two issue which I notice and its annoying (Wheels does not grip the floor, second when its starts it have very loud noise and first I start worried that it might be damage but after reading other people review find out the noise issue.

Looks nice, worked good until it didn't. Would never buy this brand again. Only lasted 3yrs and 3 months until an evaporator fail. I have several other brands that are over 10yrs old and sitting in a drive thru with zero failures. This was inside the whole time in a controlled environment and did not last.

I love this fridge and work very well. Delivery was on time. No damage on product. Delivery men is very helpful to go to the back of the garage for more easy access.

This fridge is excellent BUT I wish the power switch was more protected. It would be nice if it came with hard covers that could be secured with a screw or key, because I've multiple times had new employees accidentally turn off the entire fridge instead of the lights!

Very good cooler for the price. We have purchased this item multiple time and have been using them for years with no problem. Avantco is a great product just as good if not better than other Big name brands.

I love the look and space inside. a little loud, but the biggest problem is that it does not maintain temperature. Even when the door is shut, and the fridge is not in use, the fridge loose temp and keeps kicking back on. Fluctuating by itself when the door is not open, and I am sure it is eating up power... A technician came to check and told us it is normal, but I don't think its .. it happens around the clock and too often to be normal. The door is sealed shut, and there is no clear reason why it's losing temp...

Great for the price. Just need it for beer and drinks. Have had them for 2 years, no issues yet. No dripping. Stay clean. The light is a little bright so we put black electrical tape down the front (see video). Inserts purchased separately. A little loud for the small space we have, but whatevs. Suuuuuuper heavy to move. 4 guys struggled to move them, and we put a huge scratch in the wood floor; be prepared or pay to have them deliver.

I ordered this commercial refrigerator for about 2 months ago and it works perfectly! It has display light that you can turn on/off. And of course, it does worth the price of buying it.

We got tired of waiting for the cooler to be repaired by the local beverage service company, and decided we'd just get our own. This cooler has been in use for over 15 months now and is wonderful. Maintains even temperature, and the door makes a good seal even with constant opening and closing by customers. It hold plenty of product - we've got bottled sodas and water in it. The light is bright and the cooler attracts customers to it. It has been a reliable, attractive cooler and well worth the price.

This cooler was just what we needed. It shipped in a timely manner and arrived undamaged. The shelves are adjustable and it has different temperature settings. Have had it for several months now without any problems. Also is very quiet when running which is nice since it used in a customer setting. Had the power go out in our building and once restored it didn't take long for the temperature to get back to where it was in the cooler. Would recommend.

I bought 2 on faith and I am so glad that I did. They are smaller but they work perfect in the smaller space that I have. I am able to fit in quite a bit.

This unit is holds the temperature well and has a wonderful display that customers love. You can add your own logo at the top. The interior lighting illuminates product well and can be switched on or off. Perfect for small spaces as well.

Fridge does not cool properly. The negative reviews are correct. The temperature range is not correct. It will not cool lower than 45. My customers keeps complaining about drinks not chilling. Affecting my business greatly