Can I use a commercial appliance in my home?

penguin_pam

I'm hoping to install a commercial fridge in my apartment. The unit is a True T-19-HC which needs a 115/60/1 phase, 15 amp dedicated outlet. I haven't found anything concrete suggesting that this won't work in my apartment, but would greatly appreciate some expert advice prior to making this significant investment.

Originally asked by Zepfoowez on Stack Exchange (diy) (CC BY-SA 4.0).

uphilltech

Great question — answering as the UphillTech team:

That fridge comes with a NEMA 5-15P, so yes, it will work in the usual plugs you see in US kitchens. From the spec sheet: But to answer the general question of if you should install commercial-grade appliances in your home, the answer is "maybe". The dimensions of commercial appliances vary, so unless this will stand on its own away from cabinets, it might not fit in the space you currently have for a fridge. If this is a used piece that you are getting for free, note that commercial equipment is usually a lot more expensive to repair, so if the unit is clapped out, it will probably be more expensive to maintain than to just buy a regular appliance. Commercial appliances are also very...

Full answer by Cheery: https://diy.stackexchange.com/a/315244 (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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