Our read & the right size
At 1.36 kWh/day, the True Refrigeration T-23-2-HC runs more efficient than 84% of the 293 comparable 2-door reach-in refrigerators we track — about $51/yr under the median comparable model.
The two-door reach-in (~43–49 cu ft) is the workhorse of most kitchens: enough cold storage for a full line without a walk-in's footprint. It's the default unless you're very small (one door) or high-volume (three).
20.13 cu ft is roughly 1.0× a typical home refrigerator — about 10 full sheet pans or ~17 cases of product (varies with shelving).
Also sold as (rebadges)
The identical box is sold under other brands: True Refrigeration TS-23-2-HC. Same specs — usually just a price difference. We keep one page for the shared unit to avoid duplicates.
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Full specifications
| Type | Reach-in refrigerator, solid door |
| Doors | 2 |
| Total volume | 20.13 cu ft |
| Exterior (H × W × D) | 78.38 × 27 × 29.5 in |
| Energy consumption | 1.36 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 | 03/03/2016 |
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
≈ $810 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traulsen CLBM-23R-HG | 20.37 cu ft | 2.03 kWh/d | ↑ 49% more |
| FWE URS-10D | 19.71 cu ft | 1.27 kWh/d | ↓ 7% less |
| Continental D1RNHD | 19.25 cu ft | 1.24 kWh/d | ↓ 9% less |
| Avantco Refrigeration 178Z1R2A | 21.14 cu ft | 1.4 kWh/d | ↑ 3% more |
| Beverage-Air HR1HC***S******** | 21.2 cu ft | 1.36 kWh/d | ≈ same |
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.
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 |