Our read & the right size
At 2.7 kWh/day, the Continental D2RENPT runs in the less-efficient 64% of the 293 comparable 2-door reach-in refrigerators we track — about $29/yr over the median.
The two-door reach-in (~43–49 cu ft) is the workhorse of most kitchens: enough cold storage for a full line without a walk-in's footprint. It's the default unless you're very small (one door) or high-volume (three).
53.34 cu ft is roughly 2.7× a typical home refrigerator — about 27 full sheet pans or ~44 cases of product (varies with shelving).
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Full specifications
| Type | Reach-in refrigerator, solid door |
| Doors | 2 |
| Total volume | 53.34 cu ft |
| Exterior (H × W × D) | 59 × 50.88 × 27.38 in |
| Energy consumption | 2.7 kWh/day |
| Refrigerant | R-290 (GWP 3) |
| Defrost | Manual |
| Certification | ENERGY STAR certified |
| Origin | Made in USA (brand-level — verify on cut sheet) |
| On market since | 02/01/2019 |
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
≈ $1,610 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traulsen RHT232WUT-FHG | 51.41 cu ft | 4.07 kWh/d | ↑ 51% more |
| True Refrigeration TG2R-2S-HC | 50.59 cu ft | 2.65 kWh/d | ↓ 2% less |
| Victory RS-2D-S1-EW-HC | 48.6 cu ft | 2.38 kWh/d | ↓ 12% less |
| FRESH FRB-49RS-HC | 47.92 cu ft | 1.99 kWh/d | ↓ 26% less |
| Everest Refrigeration EMSGR48 | 47.58 cu ft | 3.96 kWh/d | ↑ 47% 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 41°F (5°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 |