Our read & the right size
At 3.12 kWh/day, the Beverage-Air MT49-1[#] runs in the less-efficient 81% of the 293 comparable 2-door reach-in refrigerators we track — about $54/yr over the median.
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).
37.42 cu ft is roughly 1.9× a typical home refrigerator — about 19 full sheet pans or ~31 cases of product (varies with shelving).
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Full specifications
| Type | Reach-in refrigerator, glass door |
| Doors | 2 |
| Total volume | 37.42 cu ft |
| Exterior (H × W × D) | 77.6 × 47 × 27.7 in |
| Energy consumption | 3.12 kWh/day |
| Refrigerant | R-290 (GWP 3) |
| Defrost | Manual |
| Certification | ENERGY STAR certified |
| Origin | Made in USA (brand-level — verify on cut sheet) |
| On market since | 09/19/2018 |
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
≈ $1,860 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imbera VRD37 R2 | 37.42 cu ft | 3.12 kWh/d | ≈ same |
| AVS Companies CSESM46HC | 37.21 cu ft | 3.04 kWh/d | ↓ 3% less |
| True T-49DT-HC | 37.19 cu ft | 4.52 kWh/d | ↑ 45% more |
| EFI C2-48GDVC | 38.04 cu ft | 2.83 kWh/d | ↓ 9% less |
| Versa Chill C2-48GDVC | 38.04 cu ft | 2.83 kWh/d | ↓ 9% 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.
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Where to buy — retail price
| Retailer | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| WebstaurantStore | $4,519.83 | View listing → |
Prices exclude freight & tax and change often — confirm on the retailer’s page. We don’t sell equipment or take payment for placement; these are independent listings.
Shipping & handling
Shipping weight, dimensions and carrier method aren't published for this model yet. Check the manufacturer's spec sheet or ask a dealer for the crate weight and whether it ships LTL freight or parcel before you compare landed cost.