Our read & the right size
At 1.92 kWh/day, the Valiance by Hoshizaki VUF27A runs more efficient than 93% of the 103 comparable 1-door reach-in freezers we track — about $126/yr under the median comparable model.
A single-door reach-in freezer (~20 cu ft) covers a small operation or a backup to a walk-in. Frozen product is dense, so a smaller box goes further than it does in refrigeration.
6.33 cu ft is roughly 0.3× a typical home refrigerator — about 3 full sheet pans or ~5 cases of product (varies with shelving).
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Full specifications
| Type | Reach-in freezer, solid door |
| Doors | 1 |
| Total volume | 6.33 cu ft |
| Exterior (H × W × D) | 33.75 × 26.75 × 30 in |
| Energy consumption | 1.92 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 | 04/30/2020 |
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
≈ $1,140 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 1-door models
| Brand / model | Volume | Energy | vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fogel MTF-27 | 6.33 cu ft | 1.92 kWh/d | ≈ same |
| True Refrigeration GDM-07F-HC~TSL01 | 6.52 cu ft | 3.84 kWh/d | ↑ 100% more |
| Kelvinator Commercial KCCF073WS | 7 cu ft | 0.89 kWh/d | ↓ 54% less |
| EFI FUDR1-27VC-L | 7.13 cu ft | 2.1 kWh/d | ↑ 9% more |
| Versa Chill FUDR1-27VC-L | 7.13 cu ft | 2.1 kWh/d | ↑ 9% 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 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 |