Winholt INHPL-1836C
An insulated full-height heater proofer for bakeries and caterers that proof and hold in the same cabinet. It is the lowest-cost insulated cabinet here per pan.
Amazon $2,246.02$2,246.02
The Winholt INHPL-1836C is the better commercial food warmer overall, rated 3.4 to 2.9. The Winholt INHPL-1836C leads on value and capacity. The Metro C5 E-Series C5E5-CFC-U costs $346.03 less ($1,899.99 vs $2,246.02).
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Metro C5 E-Series C5E5-CFC-U
A half-height Metro holding and proofing cabinet with universal slides for kitchens that switch pan sizes through the day. It needs a 20 A outlet.
Amazon $1,899.99$1,899.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Winholt INHPL-1836C for value ($64.17 per sheet pan ($2,246.02, 35 sheet pans) vs $118.75 per sheet pan ($1,899.99, 16 sheet pans)) and capacity (35 sheet pans vs 16 sheet pans).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every holding & proofing cabinets commercial food warmer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Winholt INHPL-1836C | Metro C5 E-Series C5E5-CFC-U |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 25% | 71 $64.17 per sheet pan ($2,246.02, 35 sheet pans) | 32 $118.75 per sheet pan ($1,899.99, 16 sheet pans) |
| Capacity 15% | 98 35 sheet pans | 55 16 sheet pans |
| Features 25% | 75 proof mode with humidity control, insulated cabinet, thermometer or temperature display, casters | 80 proof mode with humidity control, clear door, thermometer or temperature display, adjustable universal slides, casters |
| NSF & UL listing 25% | 0 no sanitation or electrical listing published, scored as none | 0 no sanitation or electrical listing published, scored as none |
| Warranty 10% | 33 1-year warranty | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Winholt INHPL-1836C | Metro C5 E-Series C5E5-CFC-U | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Holding cabinet | Holding cabinet |
| Sheet pans (18×26) | 35 | 16 |
| Slide pairs included | - | 6 |
| Heat | ||
| Power | - | 2,000 W |
| Voltage | - | 120 V |
| Current | - | 16 A |
| Plug | - | NEMA 5-20P |
| Temperature range | - | 80 to 190 °F |
| Proof mode | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Insulated | Yes | No |
| Thermometer | Yes | Yes |
| Clear door | - | Yes |
| Universal slides | - | Yes |
| Casters | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 21.5 × 32 × 66.8 in | 25.6 × 28.9 × 42.3 in |
| Weight | 154 lb | 104 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |