Our read & the right size
At 2.88 kWh/day, the QBD CD38-HC runs in the less-efficient 70% of the 293 comparable 2-door reach-in refrigerators we track — about $40/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).
33.66 cu ft is roughly 1.7× a typical home refrigerator — about 17 full sheet pans or ~28 cases of product (varies with shelving).
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Full specifications
| Type | Reach-in refrigerator, glass door |
| Doors | 2 |
| Total volume | 33.66 cu ft |
| Exterior (H × W × D) | 78.13 × 44.38 × 29.5 in |
| Energy consumption | 2.88 kWh/day |
| Refrigerant | R-290 (GWP 3) |
| Defrost | Automatic |
| Certification | ENERGY STAR certified |
| Origin | Not verified — see spec sheet |
| On market since | 09/20/2018 |
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
≈ $1,710 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDW G-37SI-N-3-3-5-B-5 | 33.8 cu ft | 2.66 kWh/d | ↓ 8% less |
| True Refrigeration GDM-35-HC~TSL01 | 33.8 cu ft | 2.5 kWh/d | ↓ 13% less |
| EMPURA ESM-42B | 33.23 cu ft | 2.6 kWh/d | ↓ 10% less |
| Sanfrex SS-P1130WA-B | 32.88 cu ft | 2.23 kWh/d | ↓ 23% less |
| Everest Refrigeration EMSGR33 | 34.45 cu ft | 2.96 kWh/d | ↑ 3% 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 |