Our read & the right size
At 1.76 kWh/day, the Beverage-Air MMR19HC********** runs in the less-efficient 76% of the 272 comparable 1-door reach-in refrigerators we track — about $29/yr over the median.
A single-door reach-in (~20 cu ft) fits a prep station, a small café, or a tight spot on the line. Choose it when one section holds a shift's product — step up to two doors before you're opening it constantly.
17.95 cu ft is roughly 0.9× a typical home refrigerator — about 9 full sheet pans or ~15 cases of product (varies with shelving).
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Full specifications
| Type | Reach-in refrigerator, glass door |
| Doors | 1 |
| Total volume | 17.95 cu ft |
| Exterior (H × W × D) | 78 × 27.25 × 24 in |
| Energy consumption | 1.76 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 | 08/31/2020 |
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
≈ $1,050 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 CR-20-A-SA-HC-US | 17.8 cu ft | 1.19 kWh/d | ↓ 32% less |
| Traulsen RHT126WUT-FHS | 18.35 cu ft | 1.31 kWh/d | ↓ 26% less |
| Turbo Air M3R19-1-N6 | 18.4 cu ft | 1.26 kWh/d | ↓ 28% less |
| RefrigerationX XBR19-1-N6 | 18.46 cu ft | 0.94 kWh/d | ↓ 47% less |
| FWE R-30 | 17.2 cu ft | 1.27 kWh/d | ↓ 28% 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.
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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 |