Description
215 Litres. R290. No Electronics to Fail.
A Commercial Freezer, Sold Honestly.
A hard-top chest freezer for shops, kitchens and households that buy in bulk · 215 litres of pure freezer capacity · R290 refrigerant, the natural hydrocarbon the commercial refrigeration trade is standardising on · direct cooling from evaporator plates in the cabinet walls — colder and steadier than fan-circulated air · a mechanical thermostat with no control board to fail · a hard top that insulates better than glass and takes weight on it · 3 Star BEE rated · floor-standing, no installation needed beyond levelling and plugging in · white · 230 V / 50 Hz · Made in India by Blue Star · 1-year comprehensive + 3-year compressor warranty
R290think ten years ahead
The refrigerant matters more on a commercial freezer than on a home fridge, and not mainly for environmental reasons. R290 is natural propane — no ozone depletion, and a global warming potential in single figures against the hundreds or thousands carried by older synthetic gases like R134a and R404A. But the practical argument is availability. The commercial refrigeration trade is moving to R290, which means that in eight or ten years, when this cabinet needs a top-up or a repair, the gas will be stocked and technicians will be trained on it. Older synthetic refrigerants are being phased down, and equipment running on them gets progressively more awkward and expensive to service. R290 is also thermodynamically efficient, which is part of how a 215-litre freezer earns a 3-star rating.
Direct cooling and a mechanical thermostat — old technology, chosen deliberately
This freezer cools by natural convection from evaporator plates built into the cabinet walls, rather than blowing chilled air around with a fan. For long-term frozen storage that is genuinely the better method: temperatures sit lower and hold steadier, and there's no fan drying stock out or circulating warm air every time the lid opens. The control is a mechanical thermostat — a dial, not a circuit board. In a shop, that is a feature rather than a limitation: there is no display to fail, no board to replace, and a technician can diagnose it in minutes. Ice cream wants around −18 to −22°C; frozen vegetables tolerate warmer. Set the dial for what you actually store rather than running everything at maximum cold, and the electricity bill follows.
🎯 Right for
Best suited to stock that goes in and stays in. If the lid is being opened constantly through the day, ask us about frost-free alternatives — frequent opening in humid weather builds frost faster and means defrosting more often.
Better insulated than a glass top, and it takes weight — useful in a shop where counter space is scarce. The trade: you can't see the contents without opening it.
Position it, level it, plug it in. No plumbing, no fixing, no site work — it can also be moved later without a technician.
Different products need different temperatures. Running the coldest setting for everything just spends electricity you don't need to.
Domestic manufacture means spares and service technicians are readily available — which is what matters on a cabinet that has to keep running.
| Brand / Model | Blue Star HT3-N230 ✅ |
| Type | Hard-top chest deep freezer ✅ |
| Capacity | 215 litres ✅ |
| Door Configuration | ⚠️ Conflicting information: this listing's title and image describe a single door, while other supplier material for this model describes two top-opening lids. Please confirm with us before ordering — we will check the actual unit. |
| BEE Rating | 3 Star ✅ |
| Refrigerant | R290 — natural, non-ozone-depleting ✅ |
| Cooling | Direct cooling ✅ |
| Defrost | Manual — not frost-free ✅ |
| Temperature Control | Mechanical thermostat ✅ |
| Convertible Mode | No — freezer only ✅ |
| Stabiliser | Required — this unit is not stabiliser-free ✅ |
| Installation | Floor-standing / freestanding ✅ |
| Colour | White ✅ |
| Power Supply | 230 V / 50 Hz ✅ |
| In the Box | Freezer · user manual · warranty card ✅ |
| Manufacturer | Blue Star Limited, Mumbai ✅ |
| Country of Origin | India ✅ |
| Warranty | 1 Year comprehensive + 3 Years on compressor ✅ |
| Not Covered | Gas refill and service visiting charges are extra, as per brand policy ✅ |
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Blue Star HT3-N230 · 215 Litre Hard-Top Deep Freezer · 3 Star · R290 · Direct Cooling · Manual Defrost · Mechanical Thermostat · Freezer Only · Stabiliser Required · Made In India · 1-Year + 3-Year Compressor
Warranty as per Blue Star's terms and conditions — 1 year comprehensive on the product and 3 years on the compressor, subject to T&C; gas refill charges and service visiting charges are payable extra and are not covered under the standard warranty. The scope of cover, exclusions, installation requirements, product registration and the service process are subject to brand policy and the final invoice or warranty card. The door configuration described in supplier material for this model is inconsistent between sources; please confirm the configuration of the actual unit with us before ordering. Cooling performance, pull-down time, temperature stability, frost formation, defrosting frequency and electricity consumption vary with ambient temperature and humidity, the quantity and initial temperature of the stock loaded, how frequently and for how long the lid is opened, the thermostat setting, siting and ventilation clearance, voltage and maintenance; the BEE star rating and stated capacity are manufacturer specifications certified under standard test conditions and are not a guarantee of performance in any particular installation. Star ratings are as certified at the time of manufacture and are subject to periodic revision. This appliance is a dedicated freezer and has no convertible refrigerator or chiller mode. It is not a frost-free appliance; periodic manual defrosting is required, and ice must never be removed with sharp implements, as puncturing the refrigerant circuit will render the appliance unusable and is not covered by warranty. This appliance is not stabiliser-free; a suitable voltage stabiliser is required and is chargeable separately unless expressly included on the final invoice. R290 is a flammable hydrocarbon refrigerant; the appliance must be kept in a ventilated position, the refrigerant circuit must not be damaged, and all servicing must be carried out only by technicians authorised and trained for R290 systems, in accordance with the user manual. Allow the appliance to stand upright for the period stated in the manual after transport before switching on. Adequate clearance must be maintained around the cabinet for heat rejection; enclosing it or siting it in direct sunlight or against a heat source will reduce performance and may shorten service life. The customer is responsible for confirming available floor space, access route and electrical provision before ordering. Image for reference only; actual serial number, manufacturing date, energy label, cabinet and lid design, basket configuration, accessories and finish may vary by batch.
Please Note: The image shown is for reference purposes only. Actual product details, including the serial number and manufacturing date, may vary.
