Blue Air BGM23B-HC 27" Single Glass Door Merchandiser Refrigerator, Black, 23 cu. ft.
Blue Air BGM23B-HC — 27" Single Door Glass Merchandiser, Black
The Blue Air Commercial Refrigeration BGM23B-HC packs 23 cu. ft. of merchandising space into a 27" wide footprint, which makes it the cabinet to reach for when the only open wall is an end cap, a lobby nook or the gap beside a register. One hinged double-pane glass door — locking as standard — fronts four adjustable epoxy-coated wire shelves, and the black painted steel exterior with a white steel liner puts the LED-lit product front and center. A 1/2 HP bottom-mounted R-290 system holds 33°F to 39°F on an ENERGY STAR qualified package, and four 4" casters mean the whole 285 lb cabinet rolls out for cleaning behind it.
Key Features of the BGM23B-HC
A one-door merchandiser lives or dies on how much product it holds per inch of wall and how little attention it needs — here is how the BGM23B-HC handles both.
23 cu. ft. in 27 Inches of Wall
At 27" wide, 31-1/2" deep and 84" tall, the BGM23B-HC occupies about the width of a standard reach-in section while still merchandising 23 cu. ft. of packaged drinks and grab-and-go. That vertical proportion is what buys the capacity — the cabinet spends its volume upward, at customer eye level, instead of eating floor space you need for traffic.
Self-Closing Door with a 110° Hold-Open
The single hinged glass door closes itself from 90° or less, so a customer who lets go of it does not leave the box open, and it holds itself open automatically at 110° when a stocker needs both hands for a case. The door is built with pressure relievers that eliminate the vacuum that otherwise makes a cold merchandiser hard to reopen right after closing, and it carries a durable, field-replaceable gasket.
Standard Door Lock, Reversible Hinging
A door lock comes standard, which matters on a single-door cabinet that often ends up in a lobby, break room or unattended retail corner rather than behind a counter. Blue Air also offers a left-hinged door as a factory option, so the cabinet can be specified to swing away from a wall, a corner or the adjacent fixture instead of into it.
ENERGY STAR With Double-Pane Glass
The BGM23B-HC is ENERGY STAR qualified, and the pieces behind that rating are the double-pane glass door, cyclopentane insulation containing no hydro-fluorocarbons, LED interior lighting and an R-290 hydrocarbon charge with no ozone-depletion potential. On a merchandiser that runs 24 hours a day in a customer-facing spot, the operating cost gap against an older single-pane box shows up on every bill.
Digital Monitoring, Air Guard and Door Alarm
A digital temperature control and monitor system keeps the compartment in the 33°F to 39°F band and puts the reading on a display anyone can read at a glance, with programs that interpret refrigeration condition and automatic evaporator fan motor delays. An air guard on the rear wall pushes circulation across all four shelves, and a visual and audible alarm sounds if the door is left ajar.
Front Sliding Deck and Casters for Access
The self-contained 1/2 HP compressor is bottom mounted on a front sliding refrigeration unit, so it pulls forward for cleaning and service without the merchandiser being dragged out of its slot. Four 4" swivel casters with front brakes on two of them let the cabinet roll for floor cleaning, and a bottom-mounted condensation pan is designed to prevent water overflow while improving ventilation.
Height, not width, is the constraint here: the BGM23B-HC stands 84" tall on its casters, above a standard 80" door frame, so check the delivery route and any soffit, sign band or overhead shelf before it arrives. It is 27" wide by 31-1/2" deep, weighs 285 lbs net and 320 lbs crated, and 2.5" casters or 6" adjustable legs are available if you need to bring the finished height down or set it on a fixed base.
Ideal Applications
A tall, narrow, lockable single-door merchandiser fits the spots a two- or three-door cabinet cannot reach.
BGM23B-HC Specifications
| Model | BGM23B-HC |
|---|---|
| Type | Refrigerated glass door merchandiser, one-section, hinged swing door |
| Capacity | 23 cu. ft. |
| Doors | (1) double pane hinged glass door, locking; self-closing at 90° or less, automatic hold open at 110°; left hinged door available |
| Shelves | (4) adjustable epoxy coated wire shelves |
| Temperature Range | 33°F ~ 39°F |
| Exterior Dimensions (W x D x H) | 27" x 31-1/2" x 84" |
| Cabinet Construction | Black painted steel exterior and trim; white painted steel interior |
| Insulation | Cyclopentane, contains no hydro-fluorocarbons (HFCs) |
| Lighting | LED interior lighting; backlit graphic panel |
| Controls | Digital temperature control and monitor system; visual and audible door-open alarm; automatic evaporator fan motor delays |
| Air Circulation | Air guard on rear wall |
| Refrigeration | Self-contained, bottom-mounted compressor on front sliding condensing unit; electrodeposition coated evaporator; bottom-mounted condensation pan |
| Refrigerant | R-290 hydrocarbon |
| Horsepower | 1/2 HP |
| Electrical | 115V / 60Hz / 1-ph, 4.5 amps |
| Plug / Cord | NEMA 5-15P on a 9.8 ft (3 m) flexible three-wire cord with molded plug |
| Legs / Casters | (4) 4" casters (2 braked); 2.5" casters and 6" adjustable legs available |
| Net Weight | 285 lbs (130 kg) |
| Shipping Weight | 320 lbs (146 kg) |
| Certifications | cETLus, ETL-Sanitation, ENERGY STAR, conforms to NSF/ANSI 7 (ETL) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much product does the Blue Air BGM23B-HC actually hold?
Blue Air rates the cabinet at 23 cu. ft. behind a single glass door, arranged on four adjustable epoxy-coated wire shelves. Because the cabinet is 84" tall in a 27" wide footprint, most of that volume sits at browsing height, and the shelves re-space so one merchandiser can carry cans, 2-liter bottles or packaged grab-and-go as the planogram changes.
Does the door on the BGM23B-HC lock, and can the hinge be moved?
Yes — a door lock is standard equipment, which is worth having on a single-door merchandiser that often sits in a lobby, break room or unattended retail corner. Blue Air also lists a left-hinged door as an available option, so the cabinet can be ordered to swing away from an adjacent wall or fixture instead of into it.
Is this merchandiser ENERGY STAR rated?
It is. The BGM23B-HC carries an ENERGY STAR qualification along with cETLus and ETL-Sanitation listings and conformance to NSF/ANSI 7 (ETL). The efficiency comes from the double-pane glass door, cyclopentane insulation with no hydro-fluorocarbons, LED interior lighting and an R-290 hydrocarbon refrigerant charge.
What temperature does the BGM23B-HC hold, and can it store unwrapped food?
It is a refrigerator, not a freezer, and holds 33°F to 39°F under a digital temperature control and monitor system with an air guard on the rear wall for even circulation. Blue Air's BGM merchandisers are intended for pre-packaged product — shrink-wrapped or sealed items — rather than open or unpackaged food.
What electrical service does this glass door merchandiser require?
The BGM23B-HC runs on standard 115V/60Hz single-phase power and draws 4.5 amps to operate its 1/2 HP self-contained refrigeration system. It arrives with a 9.8 ft (3 m) flexible three-wire cord and molded NEMA 5-15P plug, so it drops onto an ordinary 15-amp receptacle with no hard wiring.
Will the BGM23B-HC fit through a standard doorway?
At 27" wide and 31-1/2" deep it clears a normal doorway easily, but at 84" tall it stands above a standard 80" door frame, so the height is the number to check on the delivery route. It weighs 320 lbs crated and 285 lbs installed, and it rolls on four 4" casters with two braked; 6" adjustable legs are available if you would rather set it on a fixed base.
| Brand | Blue Air Commercial Refrigeration |
-
Price Match Request
Find better pricing? Just send it to us and ask for a quote! -
Financing Available, Flexible payment plans to fit your budget. Click here to explore your options
-
Guaranteed Safe Checkout
![[Price Match Guarantee] Price Match Guarantee](/web/image/dr.website.content/5/image/%5BPrice%20Match%20Guarantee%5D%20Price%20Match%20Guarantee?unique=3dc2115){kind=small}
| SKU | BGM23B-HC |
| Brand | Blue Air Commercial Refrigeration |
| Weight | 320.00 lbs |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 84.00 x 27.00 x 31.50 inches |
| Height | 84.00 |
| Width | 27.00 |
| Depth | 31.50 |
| Energy Efficiency | ENERGY STAR® |
| Size | 1 section |
| Door Type | hinged door(s) |
| Refrigeration | self-contained, bottom mounted |
| Compressor HP | 1/2 HP |
| Capacity | 9 - 23 cu. ft. |
| Exterior Finish | black |
|
Resources
