Walk-in in the shop? Compressor on backorder?
Rent Cold Storage While Your Refrigerator Is Being Repaired
When your commercial refrigeration is under repair, every day without cold storage puts your inventory at risk. I Got Chills delivers a mobile refrigerated trailer to your site, sets it up and keeps your product at temperature until your own unit is back online.
Cover any repair, parts delay or renovation
Standard dedicated 20-amp outlet
We handle delivery, setup and return
Serving Calgary, Chestermere, Airdrie, Okotoks, Strathmore, Canmore, Banff and Southern Alberta
Quick answer
While your commercial refrigerator, walk-in cooler or freezer is being repaired, I Got Chills rents you a mobile refrigerated trailer delivered to your site. It runs as a cooler (+2°C to +4°C) or a freezer (−18°C) on a standard dedicated 120V, 20-amp outlet, with rentals by the day, week or month — so your inventory stays safe until your own unit is repaired and back in service.
The Repair Bridge
Your Refrigerator Is In the Shop. Your Inventory Still Needs Cold Storage.
Commercial refrigeration repairs rarely finish in an afternoon. A mobile refrigerated trailer keeps your operation running from the moment your unit goes down until the moment it's back.
Your unit goes down
A failed compressor, refrigerant leak, evaporator problem or planned teardown takes your cooler or freezer offline — but your inventory still has to stay at temperature.
We deliver the trailer
We bring a dual-purpose refrigerated trailer to your site, position it in a parking stall or loading bay, level it and plug it into a standard 120V, 20-amp outlet.
Repair at your pace
Your refrigeration contractor works the repair without time pressure. When your unit is verified back online, we pick up the trailer and your operation carries on.
Why Rentals During Repairs
Reasons Businesses Rent a Trailer During a Refrigeration Repair
If any of these sound like your situation, a rental trailer is the bridge that protects your product and your revenue.
Parts on backorder
Replacement compressors, condenser units and control boards can take days or weeks to arrive. The trailer holds your product for the whole wait.
Multi-day repairs
Refrigerant leak repairs, evaporator swaps and system rebuilds keep your walk-in offline longer than a single shift — rent for exactly the time you need.
Planned renovations
Walk-in tear-outs, retrofits and kitchen reconstruction are scheduled work. Book the trailer for the duration and never lose cold capacity mid-project.
Inspection pressure
When your unit can't hold temperature, temporary compliant storage keeps inventory out of the danger zone while the mechanical repair is completed.
At a Glance
What a Repair-Downtime Rental Includes
- Best For
- Restaurants, grocery stores, hotels, institutions and HVAC/R contractor jobs during repairs and renovations
- Equipment
- 7' × 8' (approx. 275 cu. ft) or 7' × 12' (approx. 588 cu. ft) dual refrigerated trailers
- Temperature
- Approximately -18°C to +4°C — run it as a cooler or a freezer
- Power
- Standard 115/120V supply, dedicated 20-amp circuit, standard 3-prong connection (GFCI outdoors)
- Rental Length
- By the day, week or month — extend if the repair runs long
- Delivery Areas
- Calgary, Chestermere and approved communities across Southern and Central Alberta
Everything you need is included
- Interior lighting and interior thermostat
- Exterior temperature gauge for easy monitoring
- Stairs, jacks and optional shelving
- Security locks and extension cord supplied by us
What your site supplies
- A dedicated 120V, 20-amp electrical outlet
- A level, paved or gravel location
- A safe, vehicle-accessible delivery spot
- A temperature requirement (cooler or freezer) confirmed before delivery
No conventional power on site? Generator operation may be possible — the customer provides the generator unless otherwise confirmed. Call us with your site details before booking.
Two Trailer Sizes
Pick the Unit That Fits the Repair
Not sure which size? Call us with your inventory volume and we'll recommend the right unit for your site and repair window.
7' × 8' Dual Refrigerated Trailer
275 cu. ft- Cooler Mode:
- +2°C to +4°C
- Freezer Mode:
- −18°C
- Interior Fit:
- ~2 skids / 120 sheet pans
- Ideal For:
- Smaller kitchens, single walk-in repairs, tight sites
7' × 12' Dual Refrigerated Trailer
588 cu. ft- Cooler Mode:
- +2°C to +4°C
- Freezer Mode:
- −18°C
- Interior Fit:
- ~4 skids
- Ideal For:
- Grocery, larger walk-in rebuilds, multi-week jobs
For Refrigeration Contractors
HVAC/R Mechanics: Add a Cold-Storage Bridge to Every Repair Quote.
When you quote a commercial refrigeration repair, the downtime is your customer's biggest worry. Offer them a temporary cold-storage rental from I Got Chills — delivered before you tear into the system, picked up when the job is done.
Priority dispatch access
Referral partners get trailer availability reserved so your customer's unit arrives fast.
Simplified invoicing
Streamlined billing with transparent referral details available when you call.
Compliant, monitored units
Lockable, insulated trailers with interior and exterior temperature monitoring for food-safety documentation.
Logistics handled
We deliver, level, plug in and retrieve the trailer — you never manage cold-storage logistics for your customer.
Booking a trailer for a repair job
Have this ready when you call so we can confirm availability immediately.
- Site location: delivery address and where the trailer will sit (parking stall, loading bay, lot).
- Temperature requirement: cooler (+2°C to +4°C) or freezer (−18°C) for the product being held.
- Expected repair window: the estimated duration so the rental can be booked for the right length.
- Site power: a dedicated 120V, 20-amp circuit at the trailer location — plus generator details if there's no conventional power.
Who This Is For
Businesses That Rent Cold Storage During Repairs
Restaurants, Pubs & Caterers
Walk-in repairs and compressor replacements — keep service running and prep storage at temperature.
Supermarkets & Grocery
Walk-in and case repairs with serious inventory volume — a 7' × 12' holds the load while parts arrive.
Hotels, Hospitals & Institutions
Scheduled renovations and system rebuilds with food-safety-critical storage that cannot go offline.
HVAC/R Contractors
Offer your customers a cold-storage bridge on every repair quote and keep the job moving on your schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Can I rent a refrigerated trailer while my walk-in cooler is being repaired?
Yes. Renting a mobile refrigerated trailer during a commercial refrigeration repair is one of the most common uses of our fleet. I Got Chills delivers the trailer to your site, positions it and plugs it in, so your chilled or frozen inventory stays safe while your cooler or freezer is offline for repair, parts replacement or renovation.
How quickly can a trailer arrive while my refrigerator is down?
Within Calgary city limits, emergency dispatch is typically 2–4 hours depending on trailer availability, the booking calendar and your site access. Surrounding regional communities such as Chestermere, Airdrie, Okotoks and Strathmore are generally 3–5 hours. Call or text 1-403-463-4826 as early as possible so availability can be confirmed with you.
How long can I keep the trailer during the repair?
Rentals are offered by the day, week or month, so the trailer can stay on site for the full length of the repair. If a replacement compressor, condenser or control board is backordered and the job stretches out, the rental can be extended — you are never forced to put product back into an unfinished unit.
What does my business need on site for the trailer?
You supply a standard 115/120V electrical outlet on a dedicated 20-amp circuit, and a level, vehicle-accessible spot such as a parking stall or loading bay. The trailer plugs in with a standard 3-prong connection (GFCI protection for appropriate outdoor connections). We supply the rest, including the extension cord, stairs and jacks.
Can the trailer run as a cooler or a freezer while we wait for the repair?
Yes. Our trailers are dual-purpose units with an operating range of approximately -18°C to +4°C. Tell us the temperature your product requires when you request availability, and confirm suitability for specialty or regulated products before delivery.
I'm a refrigeration contractor — can I arrange a trailer for my customer's job?
Yes. HVAC/R contractors can arrange a cold-storage bridge for a customer site while the repair is under way. Referral partners receive priority dispatch access for their clients and simplified invoicing. Call 403-463-4826 to discuss referral details and book your first job.
Who moves the trailer when the repair is finished?
I Got Chills delivers, positions and later picks up the trailer as part of the rental. Customers should not tow or relocate the unit themselves. When your repaired cooler or freezer is back online and verified, we schedule the pickup.
Refrigerator Down for Repairs? Keep Your Inventory Cold.
Call or text 1-403-463-4826, 24/7 — or request availability online and we'll confirm trailer timing directly with you.