Our read & the right size
At 0.97 kWh/day, the U-Line UCRE552-SS61A runs more efficient than 96% of the 293 comparable 2-door reach-in refrigerators we track — about $74/yr under the median comparable model.
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).
9.47 cu ft is roughly 0.5× a typical home refrigerator — about 5 full sheet pans or ~8 cases of product (varies with shelving).
Also sold as (rebadges)
The identical box is sold under other brands: Desmon Spa TGM2ETL. Same specs — usually just a price difference. We keep one page for the shared unit to avoid duplicates.
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Full specifications
| Type | Reach-in refrigerator, solid door |
| Doors | 2 |
| Total volume | 9.47 cu ft |
| Exterior (H × W × D) | 33.66 × 57.48 × 27.56 in |
| Energy consumption | 0.97 kWh/day |
| Refrigerant | R-449A (GWP 1400) |
| Defrost | Automatic |
| Certification | ENERGY STAR certified |
| Origin | Not verified — see spec sheet |
| On market since | 06/29/2023 |
Refrigerant & future-proofing PHASE-DOWN RISK
Uses R-449A (GWP 1400) — a high-GWP HFC targeted by the phase-down. Check availability/service over the unit's life.
Energy & cost of ownership
≈ $580 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desmon Spa TGM2ETL | 9.47 cu ft | 0.97 kWh/d | ≈ same |
| Continental RA43SN | 9.62 cu ft | 0.65 kWh/d | ↓ 33% less |
| Turbo Air MUR-36-N6 | 9.7 cu ft | 0.89 kWh/d | ↓ 8% less |
| Everest Refrigeration ETR2-24 | 8.37 cu ft | 1.02 kWh/d | ↑ 5% more |
| EFI SS-P300WA-B | 10.67 cu ft | 1.46 kWh/d | ↑ 51% 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 |