Our read & the right size
At 1.41 kWh/day, the Desmon Spa TGM4ETL runs more efficient than 91% of the 45 comparable 4-door reach-in refrigerators we track — about $65/yr under the median comparable model.
Four+ doors is bulk cold storage — high-throughput operations and central kitchens. At this size, compare against a small walk-in on cost-per-cubic-foot and energy.
20.28 cu ft is roughly 1.0× a typical home refrigerator — about 10 full sheet pans or ~17 cases of product (varies with shelving).
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Full specifications
| Type | Reach-in refrigerator, solid door |
| Doors | 4 |
| Total volume | 20.28 cu ft |
| Exterior (H × W × D) | 28 × 96 × 34 in |
| Energy consumption | 1.41 kWh/day |
| Refrigerant | R-449A (GWP 1400) |
| Defrost | Automatic |
| Certification | ENERGY STAR certified |
| Origin | Not verified — see spec sheet |
| On market since | 02/10/2023 |
Refrigerant & future-proofing PHASE-DOWN RISK
Uses R-449A (GWP 1400) — a high-GWP HFC targeted by the phase-down. Check availability/service over the unit's life.
Energy & cost of ownership
≈ $840 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 4-door models
| Brand / model | Volume | Energy | vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|
| U-Line UCRE588-SS61A | 20.28 cu ft | 1.41 kWh/d | ≈ same |
| Traulsen RHT126WPUT-HHG | 20.26 cu ft | 2.03 kWh/d | ↑ 44% more |
| IDW G41-60SI-N335B | 19.3 cu ft | 1.68 kWh/d | ↑ 19% 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 |