Our read & the right size
At 2.5 kWh/day, the Traulsen CLBM-49R-HS runs in the less-efficient 51% of the 45 comparable 4-door reach-in refrigerators we track — right at the median for its class.
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.
43.72 cu ft is roughly 2.2× a typical home refrigerator — about 22 full sheet pans or ~36 cases of product (varies with shelving).
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Full specifications
| Type | Reach-in refrigerator, solid door |
| Doors | 4 |
| Total volume | 43.72 cu ft |
| Exterior (H × W × D) | 82 × 54 × 32 in |
| Energy consumption | 2.5 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
≈ $1,490 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental D2RNHD | 43.7 cu ft | 2.07 kWh/d | ↓ 17% less |
| True Refrigeration T-49-2-G-2-HC~FGD01 | 43.25 cu ft | 3.2 kWh/d | ↑ 28% more |
| Avantco Refrigeration 178Z2R4K | 42.34 cu ft | 1.88 kWh/d | ↓ 25% less |
| Turbo Air M3R47-4-N | 42.1 cu ft | 2.21 kWh/d | ↓ 12% less |
| ATOSA MBF8011GR | 41.92 cu ft | 2.06 kWh/d | ↓ 18% 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 |