12 ft Refrigerated Trailer
Starting from $1,895 / month
The smallest trailer in the lineup. It fits tight lots and loading areas when a small walk-in cooler or freezer goes down.
Durham, Connecticut Refrigeration Trailer Rentals
If a walk-in cooler or freezer fails in Durham, Connecticut, you can rent cold storage from HHrefrigeration and have it planned for your address. We rent refrigerated trailers and containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to businesses and institutions in Middlesex County.
Durham is a town in Middlesex County with about 7,204 residents (2023 Census Bureau estimate). Customers who rent in a place like this include supermarkets, school districts, clinics and care facilities, hotels and lodges, caterers, and local processors and growers. Rent for a few days to cover a repair, or lease for months through a renovation, a harvest, a construction project, or a seasonal peak.
Emergency? Call (888) 385-5513, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For planned work, send the quote form below with the address in Durham and the dates you need.
Durham, CT at a glance
Numbers for Durham that matter when planning a rental: how big it is, how spread out it is, and how far the next larger place sits.
Winter storms in Connecticut (October to April) can slow or close roads, so tell us your start date early and we plan the trip with the forecast in mind.
- Place: town in Middlesex County, Connecticut.
- Population: 7,204 (2023 Census Bureau estimate), number 15 of 20 Connecticut places on our list.
- Land area: 24 square miles, about 304 people per square mile.
- Elevation: about 161 feet.
- Nearest larger place we list: Portland, 10 miles northeast.
- Other places we list within 50 miles: 19.
How we plan getting a trailer to Durham
Every rental in Durham starts with the address, not a warehouse. Here is how a request for Durham, CT moves from call to cold storage:
- Call or send the form. Tell us the street address in Durham, what failed or what you are planning, and the temperature you need. Emergencies go to (888) 385-5513.
- We match the unit. A 12 ft refrigerated trailer suits tight lots and small kitchens, a 20 ft trailer holds more, and a refrigerated container is for bulk storage over longer jobs.
- Durham is reached by county and state roads, and Connecticut's main corridors include I-95, I-91, and I-84. Tell us the street address and we confirm the approach, the final turn, and the room the truck needs.
- Durham is about 33 miles northeast of Bridgeport, Connecticut's largest city on our list. We plan the trip around that distance and the roads between, then confirm timing in your quote.
- We confirm power and placement. The 20 ft trailers list 220V, single phase, 40 to 60 amps with a NEMA plug, so have an electrician confirm your service. Pick a firm, level spot with room for the door to open and for the truck to reach it.
- Delivery and setup. On site, setup takes about 1 hour for a refrigeration unit, plus 4 to 6 hours if a ramp is needed or 5 to 15 minutes for stairs. Delivery timing, servicing, and minimum terms are written into your quote, and an inquiry does not reserve equipment.
Emergency refrigeration support in Durham
When cold storage fails in Durham, speed of information matters most. Call (888) 385-5513 any hour, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and tell us:
In Connecticut, calls like this often follow drought and hurricane. When summer heat pushes a compressor past its limit, a 12 ft refrigerated trailer or 20 ft refrigerated trailer can take over cold storage while the walk-in is repaired.
For official emergency information in Connecticut, see Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS). We are not an emergency agency; for danger to life, call 911.
- The address in Durham (and the Middlesex County location if it is outside town limits).
- What failed: a walk-in cooler, a freezer, a compressor, or the power itself.
- How much product is at risk, and whether it must stay at 32°F (cooler) or near -5°F (freezer).
- The power available at the site and whether a truck can reach the spot.
- Keep doors closed until the unit arrives so the product holds its temperature as long as possible.
What drives cold-storage demand around Durham
Connecticut summers are long, hot and humid, with late July highs averaging roughly 81 to 85 F depending on location. Winters are cold, with January highs from the low 30s inland to the high 30s on the coast and about 20 to 60 inches of snow a year, more in the northern hills. Hospitals, universities, grocers, and restaurants here often need a trailer that fits a narrow service lane or a shared loading dock.
The Durham Fair, held every autumn, is described as the largest volunteer agricultural fair in New England. A large fair needs temporary refrigeration and food-prep capacity for vendors and volunteers.
Durham includes Miller's Pond State Park and part of the 50-mile Mattabesett Trail, and the Durham Meadows Superfund site was cleaned up under EPA and Connecticut DEEP oversight. Outdoor recreation draws seasonal visitors who use temporary food service.
Drought risk in Connecticut (Summer and fall): By mid-November 2016, about 45 percent of the state was in severe drought and water-use bans were issued. Water restrictions can limit conventional warewashing and make self-contained dishwashing units more attractive for events and kitchens.
Hurricane risk in Connecticut (August to October): Direct hits are rare, but the 1938 hurricane, Carol (1954), Sandy (2012) and Isaias (2020) all affected the state. Sandy (2012) flooded streets with storm surge and cut power to 98 percent of homes and businesses, per the state history. Prolonged outages after tropical storms can leave restaurants, caterers and grocers needing temporary refrigerated storage.
The October 2011 nor'easter left some areas without electricity for 11 days, and Hurricane Sandy in 2012 cut power to most homes and businesses in at least one town. Repeated multi-day outages have made backup cold storage a common contingency item for food operators.
Food service and business in Durham
The kinds of operations that rent refrigeration in a city like Durham are supermarkets, school districts, clinics and care facilities, hotels and lodges, caterers, and local processors and growers.
Shellfishing, including oysters and clams, is an important part of the state economy and coastal tourism, and the Department of Agriculture regulates the industry. Shellfish must be held at controlled temperatures from harvest to sale, which drives demand for refrigerated trailers on the shoreline.
Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun, both in eastern Connecticut, are among the state's largest employers, and a 2006 state report put arts, film, history and tourism at over $14 billion in activity. Large hospitality venues run big food-service operations that can need extra cold storage and kitchen capacity during peak weekends or repairs.
Durham customers use refrigeration trailers in three common ways: as emergency cover for a failed walk-in, as extra capacity during a peak (a harvest, a festival, a holiday week), and as temporary cold storage during a renovation. See rental prices for what each unit costs, or how to plan your site before delivery.
Demand also rises around events in Connecticut: Durham Fair (autumn); Hebron Harvest Fair (September). Large fairs bring heavy food-vendor activity that can need temporary cold storage and warewashing.
Equipment you can rent in Durham
Refrigeration is our focus, and Durham customers rent the same four units as the rest of Connecticut:
If the kitchen itself is down, add a mobile kitchen and a dishwashing trailer so Durham operators can keep serving while cold storage is covered.
20 ft Refrigerated Trailer
Starting from $1,895 / month
The workhorse. A 20 ft trailer comes as a 32°F cooler or as a low-temperature freezer configuration, so you can match what failed.
20 ft Refrigerated Container
Starting from $2,995 / month
A stationary cold storage box for bulk product, built for longer projects, seasonal peaks, and renovations.
40 ft Refrigerated Container
Starting from $3,995 / month
The largest cold storage option. It takes pallets and bulk product for food distribution, disaster response, and large facilities.
Requirements for renting a refrigerated trailer in Durham
Renting a refrigerated trailer in Durham is simple, but a few items decide whether it runs smoothly on the first day.
The Housatonic Valley Health District states that its temporary food approval covers CT DPH compliance only, and zoning, fire marshal, wetlands and building permits are separate. Placing a temporary kitchen or cold-storage unit on a site can involve several town offices beyond the health department.
DPH guidance says refrigerated food is generally safe if power was out four hours or less with doors kept closed, and perishables should be discarded after longer outages. A short window to restore cold holding makes quick access to temporary refrigeration valuable.
- Customer type: commercial or industrial only (restaurants, grocers, healthcare, schools, hospitality, distributors, government). We do not rent to residential customers.
- Power: 220V, single phase, 40 to 60 amps for the 20 ft trailers, with a NEMA plug. Ask your electrician to confirm the circuit at your Durham site before delivery.
- Placement: a firm, level surface with room for the trailer, its door swing, and the delivery truck. Soft ground, steep slopes, and overhead lines are the usual problems.
- Access: send the gate or door width, any low clearances, and the best approach into the property.
- Permission: if you rent the property, get the owner or manager's approval to place a trailer. For food-safety questions, contact Connecticut Department of Public Health, Food Protection Program.
- Paperwork: your quote lists the unit, the rental length, delivery, setup, servicing, and minimum terms. An inquiry does not reserve equipment.
Roads, routes, and access around Durham
Durham's road access comes from county and state routes in Middlesex County. For planning, here are the main corridors that cross Connecticut:
Durham sits at about 161 feet above sea level.
Nearby places we also serve: Portland (10 miles northeast), East Haddam (15 miles east), New Haven (17 miles southwest), Waterbury (19 miles west), Hebron (20 miles northeast).
- I-95: Runs along the Connecticut shoreline through Stamford, Bridgeport, New Haven and Old Lyme.
- I-91: North-south route through New Haven and Hartford along the Connecticut River valley.
- I-84: Crosses the state through Waterbury and Hartford toward Massachusetts; areas north and west of I-84 get the most snow.
- CT-8: Expressway linking Bridgeport and Waterbury (Route 8 and Route 25 share the Bridgeport corridor).
Rental prices for Durham at a glance
Rates are the same nationwide. Rentals start from $1,895 / month for a 12 ft trailer, and the price sheet prints a separate rate for 1-6 days, 8-14 days, 15 days to 1 month, and more than 3 months. See every rate. Delivery to Durham, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.
More of Connecticut and the Northeast
Durham is one of the places we list in Connecticut, and Connecticut is part of our Northeast service area. Browse the Connecticut service area for every city page in the state, or the full service-area map.
Rental terms at a glance
Rentals run by the week or by the month, with short-term and long-term options, and we answer calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Setup on site takes about 1 hour for a refrigeration unit and about 5 hours for a kitchen or dishwashing trailer; a ramp adds 4 to 6 hours and stairs add 5 to 15 minutes. GPS tracking is possible on request. Delivery, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote, and an inquiry does not reserve equipment.
Cold storage down? Call now.
Emergency refrigeration rentals in Durham, CT.
If a walk-in cooler or freezer has stopped holding temperature, call now. Tell us your city and state, what failed, how much product is at risk, and what power is on site. Keep doors closed to hold the cold while we work out the right trailer or container for you.
Durham rental questions
Do you rent refrigerated trailers in Durham, Connecticut?
Yes. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in Durham and Middlesex County. Call (888) 385-5513 or send the quote form with your address. An inquiry does not reserve equipment; availability, delivery, and terms are confirmed in your quote.
How do I get a trailer if Durham is outside the main city?
We plan the delivery from your street address, not from a fixed point on the map. Durham is about 33 miles northeast of Bridgeport, so we confirm the route, the final approach, and the timing with you in the quote.
What power does a refrigerated trailer need in Durham?
The 20 ft refrigerated trailers list 220V, single phase, 40 to 60 amps, with a NEMA plug. Have a licensed electrician confirm your service at the Durham site before delivery, and send the voltage, phase, and amps with your request.
Who do I contact about food safety rules in Middlesex County?
Start with Connecticut Department of Public Health, Food Protection Program (https://portal.ct.gov/dph/food-protection-program). Rules vary by jurisdiction, so check with them before you place temporary refrigeration or a temporary kitchen.
Can I rent a mobile kitchen or dishwashing trailer in Durham too?
Yes. When a kitchen is down, we rent mobile kitchens from 24 ft to 40 ft and dishwashing trailers from 22 ft to 38 ft. Many Durham customers pair them with a refrigerated trailer so they can cook, serve, and clean up while permanent equipment is repaired.
What should I do before drought season in Connecticut?
Know your site's power and placement details, keep our number ((888) 385-5513) handy, and call early if a forecast puts your walk-in at risk. Drought risk in Connecticut is highest Summer and fall.
Sources for local facts
Sources
Local facts on this page come from public sources. Population is the Census Bureau's 2023 estimate.
What to send for a fast quote
- The city and state where the unit will sit
- What failed and how much product is at risk
- Cooler (32°F) or freezer temperature needed
- Power available at the site: voltage, phase, and amps
- Access: gate or door width, surface, and where the unit will be placed
- How long you expect to need it
Prefer to talk? Call (888) 385-5513 any time.