Our read & the right size
At 1.1 kWh/day, the U-Line UCRE570-SS61A runs more efficient than 90% of the 71 comparable 3-door reach-in refrigerators we track — about $129/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.
14.85 cu ft is roughly 0.7× a typical home refrigerator — about 7 full sheet pans or ~12 cases of product (varies with shelving).
Also sold as (rebadges)
The identical box is sold under other brands: Desmon Spa TGM3ETL. 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 | 3 |
| Total volume | 14.85 cu ft |
| Exterior (H × W × D) | 28 × 77 × 34 in |
| Energy consumption | 1.1 kWh/day |
| Refrigerant | R-449A (GWP 1400) |
| Defrost | Automatic |
| Certification | ENERGY STAR certified |
| Origin | Not verified — see spec sheet |
| On market since | 02/10/2023 |
Refrigerant & future-proofing PHASE-DOWN RISK
Uses R-449A (GWP 1400) — a high-GWP HFC targeted by the phase-down. Check availability/service over the unit's life.
Energy & cost of ownership
≈ $650 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desmon Spa TGM3ETL | 14.85 cu ft | 1.1 kWh/d | ≈ same |
| Continental RA60SN | 15.12 cu ft | 0.95 kWh/d | ↓ 14% less |
| Turbo Air JUR-72S-N6 | 15.2 cu ft | 1.09 kWh/d | ↓ 1% 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.
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 |