Our read & the right size
At 4.39 kWh/day, the Traulsen CLBM-23F-HS runs more efficient than 85% of the 114 comparable 2-door reach-in freezers we track — about $168/yr under the median comparable model.
A two-door reach-in freezer (~43 cu ft) is the standard for a line that holds meaningful frozen inventory without a walk-in freezer. Watch energy use — freezers cost roughly double a fridge to run.
19.81 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 freezer, solid door |
| Doors | 2 |
| Total volume | 19.81 cu ft |
| Exterior (H × W × D) | 82 × 27 × 32 in |
| Energy consumption | 4.39 kWh/day |
| Refrigerant | R-290 (GWP 3) |
| Defrost | Automatic |
| Certification | ENERGY STAR certified |
| Origin | Made in USA (brand-level — verify on cut sheet) |
| On market since | 10/25/2024 |
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
≈ $2,610 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental 1FNHD | 18.9 cu ft | 4.42 kWh/d | ↑ 1% more |
| Delfield 6125XL-SH | 18.8 cu ft | 4.13 kWh/d | ↓ 6% less |
| Everest Refrigeration ESF1 | 20.87 cu ft | 4.75 kWh/d | ↑ 8% more |
| Avantco Refrigeration 178Z1F2A | 21.14 cu ft | 4.03 kWh/d | ↓ 8% less |
| ATOSA MBF8007GR | 21.24 cu ft | 4.21 kWh/d | ↓ 4% 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.
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 |