Walk-in cooler down? Compressor on backorder?
Stop Food Spoilage Fast. Mobile Cold Storage Delivered To Your Door.
When mechanical commercial refrigeration crashes, every hour of stock loss becomes a direct financial risk. Our dual-purpose mobile refrigerated trailers operate on a standard, dedicated 120-volt, 20-amp wall receptacle.
Cooler +2 to +4°C / Freezer −18°C
Standard plug; no electrician
Interior thermostat & exterior gauge
Serving Calgary, Chestermere, Airdrie, Okotoks, Strathmore, Canmore, Banff and Southern Alberta
Quick answer
If your walk-in cooler or freezer has failed, call or text I Got Chills at 1-403-463-4826 any time. Emergency mobile cold storage trailers are delivered to Calgary and surrounding communities, subject to current availability and site access, and run on a standard dedicated 120V, 20-amp electrical outlet.
The Contingency Bridge
Compressor Blown? Parts on Backorder? Here's How We Save Your Business From Ruin.
We are the immediate bridge between catastrophic inventory loss and a complete mechanical repair or renovation.
The Clock Is Ticking
A failed condenser unit, a blown compressor, or a scheduled renovation means your inventory is minutes away from breaching safe food temperature.
Risk: Total spoilage, health inspection violation, or closure.
Immediate Delivery
Subject to availability, we deliver, level, and plug in a mobile refrigerated trailer at your site. It runs off a standard 120V outlet.
Ready to load in minutes.
Repairs at Your Pace
Once your stock is secure, your contractor has the time to complete the job correctly, allowing you to resume normal operations safely.
Professional temporary cold storage.
Financial Risk Assessment
Emergency Inventory & Sizing Calculator
How much is sitting in your broken walk-in right now? Choose your facility type, drag the sliders, and see which dual-purpose mobile unit we recommend to save it.
1. Select your facility category
4. Approximate broken walk-in size
Recommendation
7' × 8' Dual-Temp Trailer
- Inventory value protected:
- $18,000 CAD
- Electrical requirement:
- 1 × dedicated 120V / 20A outlet
- Operating temperature:
- +2°C to +4°C, or −18°C freezer
- Trailer footprint:
- Holds up to 2 skids or ~120 sheet pans; compact footprint
Protecting your inventory
Renting this emergency trailer protects $18,000 CAD in inventory for a fraction of the cost of a commercial spoilage insurance claim deductible, lost customer goodwill, or a health inspection closure.
Estimates are illustrative — call for an exact quote for your site and rental length.
Standard 120-Volt Utility Power
Plug-and-Play Simplicity. No Electrician. No 3-Phase. No Hassle.
Our fleet operates exclusively on standard household-grade electrical circuits, making them deployable to virtually any commercial or residential service.
All You Supply Is The Standard Outlet
- Standard 120-volt power outlet
- Dedicated 20-amp electrical circuit
- Level, paved or gravel location
- Safe, secure, vehicle-accessible delivery site
No conventional power? We also offer support for off-grid operations (such as remote event venues and Kananaskis weddings) with compatible generator power sourced by the customer. Call for generator requirements before booking.
7' × 8' Dual-Temp
275 cu. ft- Cooler Mode:
- +2°C to +4°C
- Freezer Mode:
- −18°C
- Interior Fit:
- ~2 skids / 120 sheet pans
- Ideal For:
- Restaurants, small kitchens, catering
7' × 12' Dual-Temp
588 cu. ft- Cooler Mode:
- +2°C to +4°C
- Freezer Mode:
- −18°C
- Interior Fit:
- ~4 skids
- Ideal For:
- Supermarkets, hotels, large institutions
For Refrigeration Contractors
HVAC/R Mechanics: Protect Your Customer's Inventory While You Work.
When a customer's walk-in cooler or freezer goes down and the repair is complex or parts are delayed, we provide the temporary cold storage bridge. You focus on the mechanical repair; we handle the refrigeration contingency.
One call to arrange a trailer
Call or text 24/7 to check trailer availability for your customer's site.
Clear rental terms
Ask about how contractor-arranged bookings and invoicing work when you call.
Lockable, temperature-gauged units
Lockable, insulated trailers with an interior thermostat and exterior temperature gauge.
Delivery & pickup handled
We deliver, level, plug in and retrieve the trailer — you never manage logistics for your customer.
Contractor Reference Sheet
Everything you need to set up a cold-storage bridge for a customer job.
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- The slow walk-in: failing compressors, backordered OEM condenser units, or slow refrigerant leaks turn simple repairs into multi-day jobs.
- Temperature pressure: once a unit cannot hold temperature, moving product into temporary external cold storage buys time while the repair is completed.
- Major reno projects: during walk-in tear-outs, retrofits, or kitchen reconstruction, keeping inventory cold is the only way to maintain food-service operations.
- Contractor advantage: offer mobile cold storage as a built-in service offering. Your customer stays calm, inventory stays safe, and the repair proceeds without pressure.
- How it works: call 403-463-4826 with the site location, cooler or freezer requirement, expected repair window, and available site power. We handle delivery, setup and pickup.
Who We Serve
Who Relies on Our Cold Storage Trailers?
If a refrigeration failure threatens your inventory, we deliver the cold storage contingency that keeps you operational.
Restaurants, Pubs & Caterers
Walk-in failures and prep overflows — keep service running and protect perishable inventory.
Supermarkets & Grocery
Department cases or walk-in breakdowns require immediate auxiliary cold capacity.
Hotels & Banquet Halls
Bulk storage for events, weddings, and high-volume banquet kitchens.
Hospitals, Schools & Care Homes
Institutional kitchens with high-capacity, food-safety-critical inventory.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can you have a refrigerated trailer delivered in Calgary?
Calls and texts are answered 24/7 at 1-403-463-4826, but delivery timing is not guaranteed. It depends on current trailer availability, your location and site access. Call or text as early as possible and the team will confirm a realistic delivery window for your site before you commit.
Do we really only need a standard 120V electrical outlet?
Yes. Our entire fleet operates on a single, standard dedicated 120-volt / 20-ampere circuit — the same type of plug used for a standard household or commercial wall socket. Most standard commercial properties already have this available. No 3-phase hookup is needed. Confirm your outlet and circuit with the team before delivery; generator use must be reviewed in advance.
Can one trailer switch between Cooler and Freezer?
Yes. All our dual-purpose trailers can be run as either. To maintain food-safety temperature, we recommend using the trailer for either the Cooler (+2°C to +4°C) function or the Freezer (−18°C) function, rather than switching back and forth frequently, to allow the compressor to stabilize.
What should I have ready when I request emergency cold storage?
Have your delivery address or postal code, what you need to store (chilled or frozen), the temperature required, roughly how much product, how long the rental may last, where the trailer can be placed, and whether a dedicated 115/120V 20-amp outlet is available. With those details the team can confirm trailer size and availability quickly.
I'm an HVAC/R mechanic. How do trade referral partnerships work?
I GOT CHILLS INC. rents mobile cooler and freezer trailers; it does not repair refrigeration equipment. When your customer's walk-in cooler or freezer goes down and the repair will take time, you can arrange a temporary trailer for their site while you complete the mechanical work. Call 403-463-4826 to discuss how contractor bookings work.
Cooler or Freezer Down? Get Emergency Cold Storage Onsite.
Call or text 1-403-463-4826, 24/7 — or request availability online and we'll confirm timing directly with you.