Our read & the right size
At 8.9 kWh/day, the Blue Air BSF49T-HC runs in the less-efficient 75% of the 114 comparable 2-door reach-in freezers we track — about $100/yr over the median.
A two-door reach-in freezer (~43 cu ft) is the standard for a line that holds meaningful frozen inventory without a walk-in freezer. Watch energy use — freezers cost roughly double a fridge to run.
42.52 cu ft is roughly 2.1× a typical home refrigerator — about 21 full sheet pans or ~35 cases of product (varies with shelving).
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Full specifications
| Type | Reach-in freezer, solid door |
| Doors | 2 |
| Total volume | 42.52 cu ft |
| Exterior (H × W × D) | 81.75 × 54 × 31 in |
| Energy consumption | 8.9 kWh/day |
| Refrigerant | R-290 (GWP 3) |
| Defrost | Automatic |
| Certification | ENERGY STAR certified |
| Origin | Imported |
| On market since | 01/15/2019 |
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
≈ $5,300 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxx Cold MCFT-49FDHC | 42.52 cu ft | 8.9 kWh/d | ≈ same |
| Avantco Refrigeration 178Z2FHC | 42.59 cu ft | 7.19 kWh/d | ↓ 19% less |
| Fogel VF2A-FS | 42.45 cu ft | 6.91 kWh/d | ↓ 22% less |
| Valiance by Hoshizaki VF2A-FS | 42.45 cu ft | 6.91 kWh/d | ↓ 22% less |
| Desmon Spa PGB14G-A | 42.36 cu ft | 11.59 kWh/d | ↑ 30% 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.
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 |