Our read & the right size
At 13.7 kWh/day, the Hussmann Corporation VRL3B1A runs in the less-efficient 67% of the 30 comparable 3-door reach-in freezers we track — about $42/yr over the median.
A three-door reach-in freezer is high-volume frozen storage. At this footprint and energy draw, price it against a walk-in freezer before committing.
65.89 cu ft is roughly 3.3× a typical home refrigerator — about 33 full sheet pans or ~55 cases of product (varies with shelving).
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Full specifications
| Type | Reach-in freezer, glass door |
| Doors | 3 |
| Total volume | 65.89 cu ft |
| Exterior (H × W × D) | 80.36 × 78.25 × 31.25 in |
| Energy consumption | 13.7 kWh/day |
| Refrigerant | R-290 (GWP 3) |
| Defrost | Automatic |
| Certification | ENERGY STAR certified |
| Origin | Not verified — see spec sheet |
| On market since | 02/20/2023 |
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
≈ $8,150 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 3-door models
| Brand / model | Volume | Energy | vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxx Cold MCFT-72FDHC | 66.11 cu ft | 13 kWh/d | ↓ 5% less |
| Blue Air BSF72T-HC | 66.11 cu ft | 13 kWh/d | ↓ 5% less |
| True Refrigeration FLM-81F~TSL01 | 67.3 cu ft | 17.73 kWh/d | ↑ 29% more |
| Turbo Air TSF-72SD-N | 63.8 cu ft | 7.59 kWh/d | ↓ 45% less |
| EFI F3-82VCP | 68.28 cu ft | 10.7 kWh/d | ↓ 22% 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 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.
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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 |