Our read & the right size
At 2.67 kWh/day, the Continental Refrigerator D2RENPTHD runs in the less-efficient 58% of the 45 comparable 4-door reach-in refrigerators we track — about $10/yr over the median.
Four+ doors is bulk cold storage — high-throughput operations and central kitchens. At this size, compare against a small walk-in on cost-per-cubic-foot and energy.
53.8 cu ft is roughly 2.7× a typical home refrigerator — about 27 full sheet pans or ~45 cases of product (varies with shelving).
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Full specifications
| Type | Reach-in refrigerator, solid door |
| Doors | 4 |
| Total volume | 53.8 cu ft |
| Exterior (H × W × D) | 59 × 50.88 × 27.38 in |
| Energy consumption | 2.67 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 | 02/01/2019 |
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
≈ $1,590 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 4-door models
| Brand / model | Volume | Energy | vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traulsen RHT232WUT-HHG | 51.01 cu ft | 4.03 kWh/d | ↑ 51% 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.
Frequently asked
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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.