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.
Aberdeen, South Dakota Walk-In Cooler Trailer Rentals
Aberdeen is a city in Brown County, and HHrefrigeration serves it with refrigeration trailer rentals, mobile kitchen rentals, and dishwashing trailers. Service is nationwide, which means Aberdeen is covered from your first call.
Aberdeen is a city in Brown County with about 28,110 residents (2023 Census Bureau estimate), and it is the county seat. Customers who rent in a place like this include healthcare systems, colleges and school kitchens, hotel and banquet operations, supermarkets, wholesalers, and caterers. 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 Aberdeen and the dates you need.
Aberdeen, SD at a glance
Numbers for Aberdeen 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 South Dakota (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: city in Brown County, South Dakota.
- Population: 28,110 (2023 Census Bureau estimate), number 3 of 20 South Dakota places on our list.
- Land area: 17 square miles, about 1,702 people per square mile.
- Elevation: about 1,299 feet.
- Aberdeen is the county seat of Brown County.
- Nearest larger place we list: West Fargo, ND, 122 miles northeast.
- Other places we list within 50 miles: 2.
How we plan getting a trailer to Aberdeen
Every rental in Aberdeen starts with the address, not a warehouse. Here is how a request for Aberdeen, SD moves from call to cold storage:
- Call or send the form. Tell us the street address in Aberdeen, 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.
- Roads that serve Aberdeen include US-12 and US-281. We confirm which approach suits a trailer, how the truck turns onto your site, and whether anything on the last few blocks is posted or restricted.
- Aberdeen is roughly 158 straight-line miles northwest of Sioux Falls, South Dakota's largest city on our list. A longer trip means we plan routes, weather, and delivery timing with more care, and we confirm both 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 Aberdeen
When cold storage fails in Aberdeen, speed of information matters most. Call (888) 385-5513 any hour, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and tell us:
In South Dakota, calls like this often follow winter storm and flood. Operations that cannot wait for the grid to return can rent a refrigerated trailer as backup walk-in space and keep inventory at holding temperature.
For official emergency information in South Dakota, see South Dakota Office of Emergency Management (Department of Public Safety). We are not an emergency agency; for danger to life, call 911.
- The address in Aberdeen (and the Brown 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 Aberdeen
Summers are warm to hot, with average highs near 90F and several days a year above 100F during hot, dry spells. Winters are cold: January lows average below 10F across most of the state, and the record low is -58F. Eastern South Dakota sits in a zone that averages roughly 30 tornadoes a year. Agricultural and food-distribution operations, rural hospitals, and schools use temporary cold storage while repairs are scheduled.
Avera St. Luke's Hospital (about 1,500 employees), 3M (about 650) and Agtegra Cooperative (600+) are among the major employers. A hospital and grain cooperative create ongoing cold-chain and food-service needs.
Recorded temperatures have ranged from -46F to 115F, and Moccasin Creek has flooded historically. Temperature extremes and floods can stress refrigeration and storage.
The South Dakota Film Festival is held each fall, and Northern State University is in the city. Festivals and campus events can use temporary kitchens.
Winter storm risk in South Dakota (October to April): The October 2013 blizzard (Atlas) dropped over 19 inches on Rapid City in one day, closed more than 200 miles of I-90 and killed at least 14,000 cattle in western South Dakota. Blizzards that close highways and take down power lines can often leave food businesses without refrigeration or cooking capacity for days.
Flood risk in South Dakota (March to September): The 1972 Rapid Creek flood killed 238 people. In 2019, March snowmelt flooding and September rain along the Big Sioux River closed roads, including I-90 between Mitchell and Sioux Falls. Flooding can force kitchens and food storage facilities to close and often creates demand for temporary cold storage and food service.
The October 2013 blizzard knocked out electricity to more than 20,000 people in the Black Hills and left thousands more without power statewide. Storm outages in winter can leave stores and processors needing backup refrigeration until power returns.
Food service and business in Aberdeen
The kinds of operations that rent refrigeration in a city like Aberdeen are healthcare systems, colleges and school kitchens, hotel and banquet operations, supermarkets, wholesalers, and caterers.
Financial services and health care are large employers in Sioux Falls, and a Smithfield/John Morrell pork plant operates there. Meat processing and hospital food service rely on continuous refrigeration and large-scale warewashing.
Royal Canin announced a $185 million pet food plant investment in North Sioux City in February 2022, with about 149 new jobs. Food and pet food manufacturing growth increases the need for temporary refrigerated storage during expansions and shutdowns.
Aberdeen 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 South Dakota: Fall pheasant hunting season (Autumn); Sturgis Motorcycle Rally (Early August (10 days starting the first Friday)). Lodges and community meals can need temporary kitchens and cold storage in small towns.
Equipment you can rent in Aberdeen
Refrigeration is our focus, and Aberdeen customers rent the same four units as the rest of South Dakota:
If the kitchen itself is down, add a mobile kitchen and a dishwashing trailer so Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen
Renting a refrigerated trailer in Aberdeen is simple, but a few items decide whether it runs smoothly on the first day.
Sioux Falls city code requires mobile food vendors to meet the minimum public health and safety requirements enforced by the South Dakota Department of Health under SDCL 34-18. City vendors operating a temporary or mobile kitchen need state compliance in addition to any city permits.
USDA guidance, repeated by South Dakota media, says to discard refrigerated perishables such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs and leftovers after a power outage of four hours or more. This four-hour rule often drives the decision to bring in replacement refrigeration quickly after an outage.
- 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 Aberdeen 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 South Dakota Department of Health (Office of Health Protection).
- 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 Aberdeen
Highways and routes tied to Aberdeen:
Aberdeen sits at about 1,299 feet above sea level.
Nearby places we also serve: Redfield (41 miles south), Webster (47 miles east), Oakes, ND (50 miles north), Sisseton (70 miles east), Watertown (75 miles southeast).
- US-12: Runs through Aberdeen.
- US-281: Runs through Aberdeen.
Rental prices for Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.
More of South Dakota and the Great Plains
Aberdeen is one of the places we list in South Dakota, and South Dakota is part of our Great Plains service area. Browse the South Dakota 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 Aberdeen, SD.
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.
Aberdeen rental questions
Do you rent refrigerated trailers in Aberdeen, South Dakota?
Yes. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in Aberdeen and Brown 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 Aberdeen is far from a major city?
We plan the delivery from your street address, not from a fixed point on the map. Aberdeen is about 158 miles northwest of Sioux Falls, so we confirm the route, the final approach, and the timing with you in the quote.
What power does a refrigerated trailer need in Aberdeen?
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 Aberdeen site before delivery, and send the voltage, phase, and amps with your request.
Who do I contact about food safety rules in Brown County?
Start with South Dakota Department of Health (Office of Health Protection) (https://doh.sd.gov). 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 Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen 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 winter storm season in South Dakota?
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. Winter storm risk in South Dakota is highest October to April.
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.