Hoshizaki VR1A-FS
A well-priced one-door reach-in from a major service network, with a better warranty than most budget brands.
Amazon $2,108$2,108
The Hoshizaki VR1A-FS rates 3.9 among reach-in refrigerators commercial refrigerators; the True T-23F-HC rates 3.5 among reach-in freezers ones. The Hoshizaki VR1A-FS costs $2,911.24 less ($2,108 vs $5,019.24).
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True T-23F-HC
A compact one-door freezer for kitchens that want a long warranty and a deep -10°F hold, at a steep price.
Amazon $5,019.24$5,019.24
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (reach-in refrigerators and reach-in freezers), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Hoshizaki VR1A-FS | True T-23F-HC |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 35% | 59 9 cu ft per $1,000 (19.1 cu ft (ENERGY STAR volume), $2,108) | 14 3.7 cu ft per $1,000 (18.5 cu ft (ENERGY STAR volume), $5,019.24) |
| Efficiency 20% | 64 1.18 kWh a day, 0.062 kWh per cu ft | 39 4.27 kWh a day, 0.230 kWh per cu ft |
| Certifications 20% | 100 sanitation listed, ENERGY STAR certified | 100 sanitation listed, ENERGY STAR certified |
| Warranty 25% | 57 4-year parts, 3-year labor, 5-year compressor | 100 7-year parts and labor, 7-year compressor |
Specifications
| Hoshizaki VR1A-FS | True T-23F-HC | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Capacity | 19.1 cu ft | 18.5 cu ft |
| Capacity source | ENERGY STAR certified volume | ENERGY STAR certified volume |
| Maker's stated capacity | 19.1 cu ft | - |
| Doors | 1 solid door | 1 solid door |
| Shelves | 3 | 3 |
| Size (W × D × H) | 26.9 × 32 × 81.7 in | 27 × 29.5 × 78.4 in |
| Casters | Yes, 4 in | Yes, 4 in |
| Refrigeration | ||
| Temperature range | 36 to 42°F | -10°F |
| Refrigerant | R290 | R290 |
| Compressor | 1/5 HP | 1/2 HP |
| Compressor location | Bottom | Bottom |
| Electrical | 115/60/1 | 115/60/1 |
| Current | 2.1 A | 3.2 A |
| Energy use | 1.18 kWh/day | 4.27 kWh/day |
| Certifications and warranty | ||
| Sanitation listing | NSF/ANSI 7 (UL EPH listed) | NSF-7 |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes | Yes |
| Parts warranty | 4 years | 7 years |
| Labor warranty | 3 years | 7 years |
| Compressor warranty | 5 years | 7 years |
| Released | 2025-05-15 | - |