Our read & the right size
At 3.03 kWh/day, the HABCO ESM42HC runs in the less-efficient 96% of the 272 comparable 1-door reach-in refrigerators we track — about $104/yr over the median.
A single-door reach-in (~20 cu ft) fits a prep station, a small café, or a tight spot on the line. Choose it when one section holds a shift's product — step up to two doors before you're opening it constantly.
35.92 cu ft is roughly 1.8× a typical home refrigerator — about 18 full sheet pans or ~30 cases of product (varies with shelving).
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Full specifications
| Type | Reach-in refrigerator, glass door |
| Doors | 1 |
| Total volume | 35.92 cu ft |
| Exterior (H × W × D) | 78 × 47.5 × 31 in |
| Energy consumption | 3.03 kWh/day |
| Refrigerant | R-290 (GWP 3) |
| Defrost | Automatic |
| Certification | ENERGY STAR certified |
| Origin | Not verified — see spec sheet |
| On market since | 03/01/2020 |
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
≈ $1,800 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–$400 per qualifying reach-in). Check your utility’s foodservice program. Find rebates in your area →
Cross-reference — comparable 1-door models
| Brand / model | Volume | Energy | vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental D1RINE | 34.95 cu ft | 1.98 kWh/d | ↓ 35% less |
| Turbo Air TJMR-30SD**-N-$ | 32.04 cu ft | 2.31 kWh/d | ↓ 24% less |
| IDW G-49SI-C-3-3-6-B-5 | 40.7 cu ft | 2.91 kWh/d | ↓ 4% less |
| Beverage-Air HR1WHC***G******** | 30.76 cu ft | 2.33 kWh/d | ↓ 23% less |
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 |