Our read & the right size
At 2.38 kWh/day, the Beverage-Air RB72HC-1**S******* runs more efficient than 72% of the 71 comparable 3-door reach-in refrigerators we track — about $52/yr under the median comparable model.
A three-door reach-in (~70+ cu ft) suits high-volume lines, banquet kitchens, and commissaries that turn product fast. If you're not filling two doors daily, the third door is cooling empty air.
68.93 cu ft is roughly 3.4× a typical home refrigerator — about 34 full sheet pans or ~57 cases of product (varies with shelving).
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Full specifications
| Type | Reach-in refrigerator, solid door |
| Doors | 3 |
| Total volume | 68.93 cu ft |
| Exterior (H × W × D) | 78 × 75 × 31.75 in |
| Energy consumption | 2.38 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 | 11/07/2017 |
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
≈ $1,420 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 3-door models
| Brand / model | Volume | Energy | vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traulsen RHT332NUT-FHS | 69.35 cu ft | 3.26 kWh/d | ↑ 37% more |
| EFI C3-82GDSVCP | 69.4 cu ft | 3.85 kWh/d | ↑ 62% more |
| Continental 3RN | 68.4 cu ft | 2.76 kWh/d | ↑ 16% more |
| Versa Chill Premier C3-82VCP | 68.28 cu ft | 1.87 kWh/d | ↓ 21% less |
| ATOSA MBF8508GR | 68.28 cu ft | 3.06 kWh/d | ↑ 29% 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.
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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 |