AmeriKooler QC080877FBSC
An 8 x 8 ft quick-ship cooler with better insulation and a wider door than the Norlake kits. Worth the extra if you load it with a hand truck or pay high power rates.
Amazon $15,212.31$15,212.31
The AmeriKooler QC080877FBSC is the better walk-in cooler overall, rated 3.8 to 3.1. The AmeriKooler QC080877FBSC leads on value and warranty. The AmeriKooler QC080877FBSC costs $3,482.69 less ($15,212.31 vs $18,695).
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Kolpak Polar Pak P7-0808-CT
#10 in Walk-in coolersFull review
A well-known 8 x 8 ft walk-in cooler kit with floor and ceiling refrigeration, for buyers who want the Kolpak name. Buy it from the cheaper dealer.
Amazon $18,695$18,695
Which should you buy?
- Choose the AmeriKooler QC080877FBSC for value ($247.76 per sq ft of floor ($15,212.31, 61.4 sq ft) vs $311.06 per sq ft of floor ($18,695, 60.1 sq ft)) and warranty (15-year panels, 1-year parts vs 10-year panels, 1-year parts).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every walk-in coolers walk-in cooler; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | AmeriKooler QC080877FBSC | Kolpak Polar Pak P7-0808-CT |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 44 $247.76 per sq ft of floor ($15,212.31, 61.4 sq ft) | 29 $311.06 per sq ft of floor ($18,695, 60.1 sq ft) |
| Cooling 25% | 85 107.8 BTU/hr per sq ft (6,620 BTU/hr for 61.4 sq ft) | 50 refrigeration capacity not published (neutral score used) |
| Insulation / range 20% | 75 R-29 walls and ceiling | 50 R-value not published (neutral score used) |
| Completeness 10% | 100 refrigeration included, insulated floor | 100 refrigeration included, insulated floor |
| Warranty 15% | 50 15-year panels, 1-year parts | 33 10-year panels, 1-year parts |
Specifications
| AmeriKooler QC080877FBSC | Kolpak Polar Pak P7-0808-CT | |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| Outside size | 7.8 x 7.8 ft | 7.8 x 7.8 ft |
| Height | 7 ft 7 in | 7 ft 6.2 in |
| Floor area | 61.4 sq ft | 60.1 sq ft |
| Interior volume | - | 345 cu ft |
| Indoor or outdoor | Indoor | Indoor |
| Insulated floor | Yes | Yes |
| Door opening | 30 or 36 x 76 in | 26 wide in |
| Insulation | ||
| Panel thickness | 4 in | 4 in |
| Foam | Extruded polystyrene (ak-xps4) | Polyurethane (cfc-free) |
| Walls and ceiling | R-29 | - |
| Refrigeration | ||
| Refrigeration included | Yes | Yes |
| System | Top-mount self-contained | Top-mount self-contained |
| System model | Bohn PT0068MBNAMSA | - |
| Rated capacity | 6,620 BTU/hr | - |
| Box temperature | 35 F | 38 F |
| Compressor | - | 0.5 hp |
| Refrigerant | R-448A | R-454C |
| Electrical | 208-230/60/1 | 115/60/1 |
| Installation | Ready to run once wired | Ready to run once wired |
| Warranty and build | ||
| Panel warranty | 15 years | 10 years |
| Parts warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Compressor warranty | - | 1 year |
| Weight | 1,577 lb | 1,391 lb |