Blue Air BLUR48-D2L-HC 48" Undercounter Refrigerator with 2 Left-Side Drawers and Swing Door
Blue Air BLUR48-D2L-HC — 48" Undercounter Refrigerator, Drawers Left, Door Right
The BLUR48-D2L-HC is Blue Air Commercial Refrigeration's left-hand drawer build of its 48-7/16" two-section undercounter refrigerator — the mirror of the D2R, specified when the cook works to the left of the pass and the door needs to swing clear on the other end. Inside the stainless cabinet are 13.1 cu. ft. held between 33 °F and 39 °F, split between a two-drawer bank sized for 6" pans and a self-closing door section with two adjustable shelves. A rear-mounted 1/4 HP R-290 condensing unit on a sliding tray does the cooling, so nothing is buried under the deck where you cannot reach it.
Key Features of the BLUR48-D2L-HC
Everything below is what the D2L build actually gives a working line — handedness first, then the cabinet engineering that sits behind it.
Drawer Bank on the Left-Hand Side
Two drawers occupy the left section of the 48-7/16" body, each taking a 6" deep pan for portioned proteins, dressings or garnish. Ordering the handedness deliberately means the cook is not reaching across an open swing door mid-service; the heavy metal drawer handles hold up to that traffic.
Self-Closing Door With Two Shelves
The right section keeps a full-height self-closing swing door with two epoxy-coated wire shelves on adjustable supports, for cases, tubs and anything too tall for a pan. The all-metal Ni-Cr plated handle is guaranteed for the life of the unit and the gasket pulls out for replacement without tools.
Hot Gas Frame Heating
Blue Air routes hot discharge gas through the cabinet frame instead of running an electric perimeter heater. That keeps condensation off the door and drawer frames in a humid kitchen while adding nothing to the energy draw — a detail that matters on a cabinet opened dozens of times an hour.
R-290 Charge, Cyclopentane Walls
The self-contained 1/4 HP system runs on R-290 hydrocarbon refrigerant with zero ozone depletion potential, and the walls are foamed with cyclopentane so there are no HFCs anywhere in the cabinet. It is the build that keeps this unit ahead of refrigerant phase-down schedules rather than behind them.
Digital Control and Open Alarm
A self-diagnostic digital temperature control drives a front-facing display and includes a manual defrost for scheduled cleaning. Visual and audible alarms fire whenever a drawer or the door is not fully closed, which is how most spoilage on an undercounter unit actually starts.
Rounded Corners, Sliding Condenser
The rounded-corner exterior wipes down faster and takes the sharp edge off a tight aisle. Behind the cabinet, the condensing unit sits on an easy-sliding tray so coil cleaning and service happen without pulling the whole refrigerator out of the line.
Check the handedness before you order: D2L and D2R share the same 48-7/16" x 30" x 30-29/32" chassis and the same 13.1 cu. ft. — the only difference is which end carries the drawers. Add roughly 3" behind the published depth for the handle and rear spacers, and 5" under the published height for the casters, which puts the unit at about 35-29/32" on its wheels.
Ideal Applications
The left-drawer layout earns its keep anywhere the cook's dominant reach or an adjacent appliance dictates which end can open.
BLUR48-D2L-HC Specifications
| Model | BLUR48-D2L-HC |
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| Type | Two-section undercounter reach-in refrigerator |
| Configuration | Drawers on the left-hand side, swing door section opposite |
| Refrigerated Capacity | 13.1 cu. ft. |
| Drawers | (2), accommodate 6" deep pans, metal handles |
| Doors | (1) self-closing swing door |
| Shelves | (2) epoxy-coated wire, adjustable height |
| Temperature Range | 33 °F – 39 °F |
| Exterior Width | 48-7/16" (1231 mm) |
| Exterior Depth | 30" (762 mm), plus 3" for handle & rear spacers |
| Exterior Height | 30-29/32" (785 mm), plus 5" (127 mm) for casters |
| Refrigeration | Self-contained, rear-mounted compressor on easy-sliding tray |
| Refrigerant | R-290 hydrocarbon |
| Horsepower | 1/4 HP |
| Electrical | 115 V / 60 Hz / 1 phase, 5.0 amps |
| Cord & Plug | 9.8 ft (3 m) flexible three-wire cord, NEMA 5-15P |
| Insulation | Cyclopentane foam, HFC-free |
| Construction | Stainless steel interior and exterior, galvanized steel back and bottom |
| Evaporator | Electrodeposition coated |
| Casters | (4) 4" swivel, front two braked |
| Door Handles | Heavy-duty all metal, Ni-Cr plated, lifetime guaranteed |
| Net Weight | 214 lbs (97 kg) |
| Shipping Weight | 267 lbs (121 kg) |
| Certifications | cETLus, ETL-Sanitation, conforms to NSF/ANSI 7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the BLUR48-D2L-HC and the D2R version?
Handedness, and nothing else. Both are 48-7/16" two-section undercounter refrigerators holding 13.1 cu. ft. between 33 °F and 39 °F; the D2L puts the two-drawer bank on the left-hand side with the swing door opposite, while the D2R reverses it. Decide from the way your cook stands at the station, because the sections are not field-swappable.
What size pans fit the drawers on this undercounter refrigerator?
Each of the two drawers is built around a 6" deep food pan, so standard 6" full-size and fractional inserts drop straight in. That is deep enough for portioned proteins, prepped produce or sauces without stacking, and the metal drawer handles are rated for the pull of a loaded pan all shift.
Will the BLUR48-D2L-HC fit under a standard 36" counter?
The cabinet body measures 30-29/32" tall and the factory 4" casters add about 5", so overall height lands near 35-29/32". That slides under a typical 36" countertop with a narrow margin. Blue Air lists 2.5" casters as an option if your opening is tighter or the floor is uneven.
How much clearance does the rear-mounted compressor need?
Published depth is 30", but you should plan on roughly 3" more for the door handle and rear spacers. The condensing unit is rear mounted on an easy-sliding tray, so keep the back of the unit reachable rather than sealing it into a fixed enclosure — coil cleaning and any service work happen from behind.
Does this Blue Air undercounter refrigerator need a special outlet?
No. It plugs into a standard 115 V / 60 Hz single-phase receptacle and arrives with a 9.8 ft (3 m) flexible three-wire cord and NEMA 5-15P plug already fitted. The listed draw is 5.0 amps, so no dedicated high-amperage circuit or hard-wiring is required.
What keeps condensation off the frame in a humid kitchen?
Blue Air uses a hot gas frame heating system that routes discharge gas through the cabinet frame instead of an electric anti-sweat heater, so the drawer and door frames stay dry without extra energy draw. Combined with the self-closing door, the electrodeposition coated evaporator and the rear-wall air guard, the BLUR48-D2L-HC holds its range through a busy service.
| Brand | Blue Air Commercial Refrigeration |
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| SKU | BLUR48-D2L-HC |
| Brand | Blue Air Commercial Refrigeration |
| Weight | 267.00 lbs |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 35.88 x 48.38 x 33.03 inches |
| Height | 35.88 |
| Width | 48.38 |
| Depth | 33.03 |
| Exterior Finish | stainless steel exterior |
| Access Type | doors & drawers |
| Door Type | solid |
| Refrigeration | self-contained, rear mounted |
| Compressor HP | 1/4 HP |
| Width | 48" - 59" |
| Size | 2 section |
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