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.
Prosser, Washington Walk-In Cooler Trailer Rentals
Prosser is a town in Benton County, and HHrefrigeration serves it with refrigeration trailer rentals, mobile kitchen rentals, and dishwashing trailers. Service is nationwide, which means Prosser is covered from your first call.
Prosser is a city in Benton County with about 6,366 residents (2023 Census Bureau estimate), and it is the county seat. 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 Prosser and the dates you need.
Prosser, WA at a glance
Numbers for Prosser that matter when planning a rental: how big it is, how spread out it is, and how far the next larger place sits.
Severe weather in Washington can change road conditions quickly, so confirm your site access the day before delivery and keep our number handy.
- Place: city in Benton County, Washington.
- Population: 6,366 (2023 Census Bureau estimate), number 15 of 20 Washington places on our list.
- Land area: 4.7 square miles, about 1,367 people per square mile.
- Elevation: about 665 feet.
- Prosser is the county seat of Benton County.
- Nearest larger place we list: Toppenish, 29 miles northwest.
- Other places we list within 50 miles: 3.
How we plan getting a trailer to Prosser
Every rental in Prosser starts with the address, not a warehouse. Here is how a request for Prosser, WA moves from call to cold storage:
- Call or send the form. Tell us the street address in Prosser, 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 Prosser include I-82. 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.
- Prosser is roughly 156 straight-line miles southeast of Seattle, Washington'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 Prosser
When cold storage fails in Prosser, speed of information matters most. Call (888) 385-5513 any hour, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and tell us:
In Washington, calls like this often follow flood and heat wave. 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 Washington, see Washington Military Department, Emergency Management Division. We are not an emergency agency; for danger to life, call 911.
- The address in Prosser (and the Benton 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 Prosser
Western Washington has a mild, Mediterranean-style climate with wet winters and relatively dry summers, while eastern Washington sits in the Cascades rain shadow with semiarid summers that can turn very hot and colder, snowier winters. The June 2021 heat wave set an all-time state record of 120 F at Hanford, and cold interior towns such as Colville have seen lows near minus 29 F. Food producers, distributors, restaurants, and healthcare facilities use trailers and containers for both emergencies and planned work.
Prosser is the Benton County seat, with an economy based on agriculture including fruit orchards and packing plants, and nearly 30 wineries in the Yakima Valley AVA. Fruit packers and wineries often need seasonal cold storage and temporary kitchens at harvest and events.
Flood risk in Washington (November to January): In December 2007 the Chehalis River flooded a 20-mile stretch of I-5 under as much as 10 to 15 feet of water, and a major flood in January 2009 again submerged parts of Chehalis and shut I-5. River floods can close roads for days, cut off deliveries of refrigerated goods and damage ground-floor kitchens, which can create a need for temporary cold storage.
Heat wave risk in Washington (June to September): The late-June 2021 heat wave set 128 all-time station records in Washington, including 108 F at Sea-Tac and 120 F at Hanford, and was linked to at least 112 confirmed heat-related deaths; only about 44% of Seattle-area homes had air conditioning. Extreme heat in regions with little cooling infrastructure can overload refrigeration and strain the grid, which often leads food businesses to add temporary refrigerated capacity.
During the December 2007 storms, nearly all of Grays Harbor County lost electric service after a Bonneville Power Administration transmission tower was destroyed by high winds, and about 75,000 Washington customers lost power at the peak. Outages tied to transmission damage can last for days in coastal and rural counties, creating a need for backup cold storage.
Food service and business in Prosser
The kinds of operations that rent refrigeration in a city like Prosser are supermarkets, school districts, clinics and care facilities, hotels and lodges, caterers, and local processors and growers.
Washington has led the nation in apple production since the 1920s (about 58 percent of U.S. apples in 2004), mostly from the Yakima and Wenatchee valleys, and also led in sweet cherries and hops. Fruit packing and storage create sharp seasonal peaks that often exceed permanent cold storage capacity.
Washington ranks third in U.S. wine production, with more than 55,000 acres of vineyards and over 940 wineries as of 2017, and ranks second nationally in fall potato production. Wineries and potato processors depend on temperature-controlled storage and can need temporary capacity at harvest.
Prosser 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 Washington: Seafair (Mid-June through early August); Omak Stampede (Second weekend of August). Large public festivals can need temporary food service and cold storage.
Equipment you can rent in Prosser
Refrigeration is our focus, and Prosser customers rent the same four units as the rest of Washington:
If the kitchen itself is down, add a mobile kitchen and a dishwashing trailer so Prosser 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 Prosser
Renting a refrigerated trailer in Prosser is simple, but a few items decide whether it runs smoothly on the first day.
The Department of Health's power outage page gives household guidance (keep doors closed, a full freezer holds about two days, discard perishable food that does not feel cold, if in doubt throw it out) and does not address food establishments. Food businesses facing an outage should get establishment-specific guidance from their local health agency.
Washington's Retail Food Code (WAC 246-215) requires most food establishments to have a certified food protection manager and active managerial control, and food worker cards are governed by chapter 246-217 WAC. Temporary kitchens serving the public are generally expected to meet the same food code expectations.
- 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 Prosser 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 Benton-Franklin Health District (food safety).
- 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 Prosser
Highways and routes tied to Prosser:
Prosser sits at about 665 feet above sea level.
Nearby places we also serve: Toppenish (29 miles northwest), Umatilla, OR (29 miles southeast), Mattawa (37 miles north), Othello (51 miles northeast), College Place (67 miles east).
- I-82: I-82 passes Prosser at the edge of the Tri-Cities area.
Rental prices for Prosser 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 Prosser, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.
More of Washington and the Pacific
Prosser is one of the places we list in Washington, and Washington is part of our Pacific service area. Browse the Washington 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 Prosser, WA.
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.
Prosser rental questions
Do you rent refrigerated trailers in Prosser, Washington?
Yes. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in Prosser and Benton 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 Prosser is far from a major city?
We plan the delivery from your street address, not from a fixed point on the map. Prosser is about 156 miles southeast of Seattle, so we confirm the route, the final approach, and the timing with you in the quote.
What power does a refrigerated trailer need in Prosser?
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 Prosser site before delivery, and send the voltage, phase, and amps with your request.
Who do I contact about food safety rules in Benton County?
Start with Benton-Franklin Health District (food safety) (http://bentonfranklinhd.hosted.civiclive.com/programs_services/food_safety). 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 Prosser 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 Prosser 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 flood season in Washington?
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. Flood risk in Washington is highest November to January.
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.