Our read & the right size
At 0.68 kWh/day, the Beverage-Air WTR24HC********** runs more efficient than 93% of the 272 comparable 1-door reach-in refrigerators we track — about $36/yr under the median comparable model.
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.
4.5 cu ft is roughly 0.2× a typical home refrigerator — about 2 full sheet pans or ~4 cases of product (varies with shelving).
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Full specifications
| Type | Reach-in refrigerator, solid door |
| Doors | 1 |
| Total volume | 4.5 cu ft |
| Exterior (H × W × D) | 34.5 × 24 × 25.25 in |
| Energy consumption | 0.68 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 | 08/12/2019 |
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
≈ $400 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turbo Air TGM-5SD*-N6 | 4.45 cu ft | 0.8 kWh/d | ↑ 18% more |
| IDW G-4.35SS | 4.7 cu ft | 0.8 kWh/d | ↑ 18% more |
| Summit Commercial FF64B* | 4.72 cu ft | 0.32 kWh/d | ↓ 53% less |
| True Refrigeration TUC-24G-HC~FGD01 | 4.9 cu ft | 0.85 kWh/d | ↑ 25% more |
| Imbera VRS11 HC | 4 cu ft | 0.79 kWh/d | ↑ 16% 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 |