Our read & the right size
At 6.32 kWh/day, the Beverage-Air FB35HC-1*S********* runs more efficient than 72% of the 114 comparable 2-door reach-in freezers we track — about $54/yr under the median comparable model.
A two-door reach-in freezer (~43 cu ft) is the standard for a line that holds meaningful frozen inventory without a walk-in freezer. Watch energy use — freezers cost roughly double a fridge to run.
34.08 cu ft is roughly 1.7× a typical home refrigerator — about 17 full sheet pans or ~28 cases of product (varies with shelving).
Also sold as (rebadges)
The identical box is sold under other brands: Beverage-Air HBF35HC-1*S*********. Same specs — usually just a price difference. We keep one page for the shared unit to avoid duplicates.
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Full specifications
| Type | Reach-in freezer, solid door |
| Doors | 2 |
| Total volume | 34.08 cu ft |
| Exterior (H × W × D) | 78 × 39.5 × 30 in |
| Energy consumption | 6.32 kWh/day |
| Refrigerant | R-290 (GWP 3) |
| Defrost | Automatic |
| Certification | ENERGY STAR certified |
| Origin | Made in USA (brand-level — verify on cut sheet) |
| On market since | 08/30/2020 |
Refrigerant & future-proofing FUTURE-PROOF
Uses R-290 (GWP 3) — a low-GWP natural refrigerant, well under regulatory thresholds and unaffected by the HFC phase-down.
Energy & cost of ownership
≈ $3,760 over a 10-year life at the US average commercial rate — adjust to your utility rate for a local figure.
Utility rebates ENERGY STAR
Because this model is ENERGY STAR certified, it is commonly eligible for commercial-kitchen utility rebates (many electric utilities pay $50–$400 per qualifying reach-in). Check your utility’s foodservice program. Find rebates in your area →
Cross-reference — comparable 2-door models
| Brand / model | Volume | Energy | vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|
| True Refrigeration GDM-43F-HC~TSL01 | 35.79 cu ft | 8.11 kWh/d | ↑ 28% more |
| HABCO SF46HC*** | 36.4 cu ft | 10.17 kWh/d | ↑ 61% more |
| Turbo Air TGF-35SDH*-N | 30.94 cu ft | 9.44 kWh/d | ↑ 49% more |
Matched on type, door count and capacity (±15%).
Health-department & code relevance NSF/ANSI 7
Commercial kitchens holding cold TCS foods need NSF-listed refrigeration that holds 0°F (−18°C) or below (FDA Food Code 3-501.16). Equipment must be commercially certified for sanitation (4-205.10, NSF/ANSI 7). This model is ENERGY STAR certified; confirm the NSF mark on the cut sheet.
Frequently asked
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Shipping & handling
UPS / small parcel — ships ground, no freight appointment or liftgate needed.
| Ships by | UPS / ground parcel |
| Product weight | See spec sheet |
| Shipping weight | See spec sheet |
| Shipping dimensions | See spec sheet |