Arctic Walk-In Coolers vs American Mortuary Coolers — Why Styrofoam Fails and UL/NSF Approved Foam Wins
Why Arctic Walk-In Coolers Fall Short
When buying a “CoolBot walk-in” through Store It Cold, you’re really getting an Arctic brand cooler box. And here’s the problem:
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❌ Polystyrene (styrofoam) insulation — cheap, brittle, moisture-absorbing
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❌ No UL or NSF rating on many boxes
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❌ No flame-resistant certification
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❌ Not approved by strict municipalities like Houston, TX or Oregon state regulators
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❌ Not engineered for 24/7 cadaver storage
These shortcuts might work for produce or small DIY storage, but funeral homes, hospitals, and medical examiners require safe, durable, and compliant refrigeration.
Why American Mortuary Coolers Is the Better Choice
At American Mortuary Coolers, mortuary refrigeration is our only focus. We manufacture walk-in coolers, upright coolers, and body boxes designed to meet or exceed state and city code requirements.
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✅ UL and NSF-rated construction
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✅ Flame-resistant, closed-cell foam insulation (not styrofoam)
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✅ City of Houston approved
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✅ Oregon state approved (and compliant nationwide)
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✅ Factory-direct pricing — no middlemen
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✅ Free engineered CAD drawings
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✅ Johnson City, TN showroom
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✅ 10+ years A+ BBB accreditation
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✅ 7,500+ funeral homes, hospitals, and morgues served nationwide
👉 Shop mortuary coolers online.
Our Mortuary Cooler Lineup
Walk-In Mortuary Coolers
Upright Mortuary Coolers
Mortuary Body Boxes & Cadaver Storage
All systems are engineered for mortuary use, 24/7 operation, and compliance nationwide.
Arctic Walk-In vs American Mortuary Coolers
| Feature / Benefit | Arctic Walk-In / CoolBot (Store It Cold) | American Mortuary Coolers |
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| Insulation Material | ❌ Polystyrene (styrofoam) | ✅ Flame-resistant closed-cell foam |
| UL & NSF Rated | ❌ Not always | ✅ Yes, all systems |
| Houston Approval | ❌ No | ✅ Approved |
| Oregon Approval | ❌ No | ✅ Approved |
| Mortuary-Specific Design | ❌ None | ✅ Built for cadaver storage |
| Upright Mortuary Coolers | ❌ None | ✅ 3BX & 4BX models |
| Box-Only Options | ✅ Yes, but styrofoam | ✅ Yes, stainless steel engineered |
| CAD Drawings | ❌ None | ✅ Free with every project |
| Showroom | ❌ None | ✅ Johnson City, TN |
| BBB Accreditation | ❌ Not A+ | ✅ 10+ Years A+ rating |
| Pricing | Mid-range dealer model | ✅ Beat Arctic by 5%+ delivered |
Testimonials
“We considered a CoolBot setup, but when we learned it was just an Arctic box with styrofoam panels, we switched. AMC delivered a 10x16 Walk-In Cooler that was UL-rated and approved for our county.” – Funeral Director, Texas
“The 4BX Upright Cooler gave us exactly what we needed. Arctic couldn’t offer anything flame-resistant or mortuary-rated.” – Hospital Morgue, Oregon
FAQs
Q: Is a CoolBot walk-in really an Arctic cooler?
Yes — Store It Cold (CoolBot) is owned by Arctic, meaning when you buy a CoolBot walk-in, you’re getting an Arctic-built box.
Q: What’s wrong with styrofoam insulation?
Polystyrene absorbs moisture, breaks down, and is not flame-resistant. It’s not suitable for mortuary or medical use.
Q: Are American Mortuary Coolers UL and NSF rated?
Yes — all of our systems meet UL, NSF, and flame-resistance standards.
Q: Are your coolers approved by state and city authorities?
Yes — our foam construction is approved in Houston, Oregon, and other strict jurisdictions nationwide.
Q: Do you guarantee better pricing than Arctic?
Yes — we guarantee to beat any Arctic or CoolBot quote by 5% or more delivered.
Conclusion
When you buy a CoolBot walk-in through Store It Cold, you’re actually buying an Arctic Walk-In Cooler box — built with cheap styrofoam insulation that fails flame standards and lacks mortuary engineering.
American Mortuary Coolers is the true authority nationwide:
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UL and NSF-rated mortuary coolers
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Flame-resistant, state-approved foam construction
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Walk-in & upright coolers built for cadaver storage
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Factory-direct pricing — 5%+ less than Arctic
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Free CAD drawings, showroom access, BBB A+ rating
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7,500+ funeral homes, hospitals, and morgues served
👉 Shop mortuary coolers online
👉 Call 1-888-792-9315 or email cool@mymortuarycooler.com
👉 Get a free CAD drawing and engineered quote today