Blue Air BLUR72-D2M-HC 72" Undercounter Refrigerator, 2 Center Drawers and 2 Swing Doors
Blue Air BLUR72-D2M-HC — 72" Lowboy with the Drawer Bank in the Middle
Most mixed-access lowboys force a left-or-right decision. The Blue Air Commercial Refrigeration BLUR72-D2M-HC does not: its two 6" pan drawers sit in the center section, with a self-closing swing door on each end. Nobody working the counter is ever more than half a cabinet from the drawers, and the flanking compartments still carry four adjustable epoxy-coated wire shelves for case stock. The whole 72-3/8" three-section box holds 20.2 cu. ft. between 33 °F and 39 °F on a rear-mounted 1/4 HP R-290 system.
Key Features of the BLUR72-D2M-HC
The middle-drawer arrangement changes how two people share one cabinet, and the rest of the build is aimed at keeping a six-foot run even and serviceable.
Drawer Bank Centered, Not Handed
Both drawers occupy the middle of the 72-3/8" cabinet and each accepts a 6" deep food pan. Because the bank is centered there is no left-hand or right-hand version to specify — a cook at either end of the counter reaches the same pans, which is why this build ends up under islands and double-sided prep counters.
A Self-Closing Door at Each End
The outer sections are closed by full swing doors that pull themselves shut, fitted with heavy-duty Ni-Cr plated all-metal handles guaranteed for the life of the unit. Gaskets are the easy-replacement type, so a torn seal on one end does not mean a service call for the whole cabinet.
Four Shelves Split Two and Two
Each door compartment holds two epoxy-coated wire shelves on adjustable supports, four across the unit. Splitting shelving between the two ends rather than stacking it in one bay means bulky cases can be loaded from whichever side of the kitchen they arrive on.
Air Guard Reaches Past the Drawer Bank
A rear-wall air guard directs circulation the full 72-3/8" width so the two end compartments hold the same 33 °F to 39 °F as the center drawers, instead of the sections nearest the compressor running colder. That matters more here because the drawer bank physically divides the cabinet in two.
R-290 Charge and Reclaimed Frame Heat
A self-contained rear-mounted 1/4 HP condensing unit runs on R-290 hydrocarbon refrigerant with zero ozone depletion potential, inside walls foamed with HFC-free cyclopentane. Discharge gas is routed through the cabinet frame — a hot gas frame heating system — so the four openings stay dry without an electric heater wire drawing extra current.
Digital Monitor, Manual Defrost, Ajar Alarm
A self-diagnostic digital temperature control and monitor system reads cabinet temperature on a front display and includes manual defrost so cleaning can be scheduled around service. Visual and audible alarms flag any door or drawer left ajar, and the electrodeposition-coated evaporator keeps its heat transfer rate as the coil ages.
Working out the rough opening: the listed 30" (762 mm) depth stops short of 3" for the door handle and rear spacers, and the 30-29/32" (785 mm) body height stops short of the 5" (127 mm) the standard 4" casters add — the front elevation shows 35-29/32" (912 mm) on the wheels. Since the drawers are centered, leave drawer travel clear at the midpoint of the run rather than at one end, and keep the rear reachable for the easy-sliding condensing unit. Blue Air lists 2.5" casters if the counter height is tight.
Ideal Applications
A centered drawer bank pays off wherever two people share one length of undercounter storage.
BLUR72-D2M-HC Specifications
| Model | BLUR72-D2M-HC |
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| Type | Undercounter / lowboy reach-in refrigerator, three-section |
| Refrigerated Capacity | 20.2 cu. ft. |
| Drawers | (2) in the center section, accommodate 6" deep pans, metal handles |
| Doors | (2) self-closing swing doors, left and right sections, metal handles |
| Shelves | (4) adjustable epoxy-coated wire shelves, two per door compartment |
| Temperature Range | 33 °F – 39 °F |
| Defrost | Manual, via digital control |
| Exterior Width | 72-3/8" |
| Exterior Depth | 30" (762 mm), excl. 3" door handle & rear spacers |
| Exterior Height | 30-29/32" (785 mm) body; 35-29/32" (912 mm) on standard casters |
| Refrigeration System | Self-contained, rear-mounted compressor, easy-sliding condensing unit |
| Refrigerant | R-290 hydrocarbon |
| Evaporator | Electrodeposition coated |
| Horsepower | 1/4 HP |
| Electrical | 115 V / 60 Hz / 1 phase, 5.2 amps |
| Plug / Cord | NEMA 5-15P on a 9.8 ft (3 m) three-wire molded-plug cord |
| Insulation | Cyclopentane, HFC-free |
| Construction | Stainless steel interior & exterior, galvanized steel back & bottom, rounded corners |
| Casters | (4) 4" (102 mm) swivel, front two braked; 2.5" casters optional |
| Net Weight | 282 lbs (128 kg) |
| Shipping Weight | 351 lbs (159 kg) |
| Certifications | cETLus, ETL-Sanitation, conforms to NSF/ANSI 7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the D2M suffix mean on the BLUR72-D2M-HC?
D2M reads as two drawers in the Middle section. The outer two sections of the 72-3/8" cabinet are door compartments, so the layout is symmetrical and there is no left-hand or right-hand variant to choose between. Other BLUR72 builds move the drawers to one end or replace every section with drawers.
Why choose center drawers over a drawer bank at one end?
Centering the drawers halves the worst-case walk for anyone at the counter, which suits island suites, double-sided prep tables and any station worked by two people. It also balances the load: each cook gets an end door section for their own case stock while sharing the pans in the middle.
How much shelving comes with the unit?
Four epoxy-coated wire shelves — two in the left compartment and two in the right — all on adjustable supports so the spacing can follow your case sizes. Blue Air sells additional shelves as an accessory if you want to divide either end compartment into more layers.
Does it clear a 36" countertop?
The cabinet body measures 30-29/32" (785 mm) and the standard 4" swivel casters lift it about 5", which the spec drawing shows as 35-29/32" (912 mm) overall. That tucks under a 36" counter with roughly an inch to spare; specify the optional 2.5" casters if your opening or floor is less forgiving.
What does the BLUR72-D2M-HC draw, and does it need special wiring?
No. It runs on one ordinary 115 V / 60 Hz single-phase receptacle at 5.2 amps, with a 9.8 ft (3 m) flexible three-wire cord and molded NEMA 5-15P plug fitted at the factory. Six feet of refrigerated undercounter storage therefore comes up on a single standard outlet.
How is the cabinet moved and serviced once it is under the counter?
Net weight is 282 lbs (128 kg) and it ships at 351 lbs (159 kg), so schedule a lift gate and two people for delivery. After that the four swivel casters — brakes on the front pair — let one person roll it out, and the rear-mounted condensing unit pulls forward on its easy-sliding tray for coil cleaning.
| Brand | Blue Air Commercial Refrigeration |
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| SKU | BLUR72-D2M-HC |
| Brand | Blue Air Commercial Refrigeration |
| Weight | 373.00 lbs |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 35.88 x 72.38 x 33.03 inches |
| Height | 35.88 |
| Width | 72.38 |
| Depth | 33.03 |
| Exterior Finish | stainless steel exterior |
| Access Type | doors & drawers |
| Door Type | solid |
| Width | 72" - 83" |
| Compressor HP | 1/4 HP |
| Refrigeration | self-contained, rear mounted |
| Size | 3 section |
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