AmeriKooler QC081277FBSC
A long 8 x 12 ft cooler with a floor, well insulated and well matched to its refrigeration. For a restaurant or grocery that needs a bigger box it can install on any level floor.
Amazon $19,559.84$19,559.84
The AmeriKooler QC081277FBSC is the better walk-in cooler overall, rated 3.9 to 3.7. The AmeriKooler QC081277FBSC leads on insulation / range and completeness. The Norlake Kold Locker KLB7488-C wins on value. The Norlake Kold Locker KLB7488-C costs $8,935 less ($10,624.84 vs $19,559.84).
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Norlake Kold Locker KLB7488-C
A floorless 8 x 8 ft cooler, the common restaurant size, at a low price per square foot. Best for a building with a sealed, level slab.
Amazon $10,624.84$10,624.84
Which should you buy?
- Choose the AmeriKooler QC081277FBSC for insulation / range (R-29 walls and ceiling vs R-25 walls and ceiling) and completeness (refrigeration included, insulated floor vs refrigeration included, no floor).
- Choose the Norlake Kold Locker KLB7488-C for value ($166.01 per sq ft of floor ($10,624.84, 64 sq ft) vs $212.15 per sq ft of floor ($19,559.84, 92.2 sq ft)).
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 QC081277FBSC | Norlake Kold Locker KLB7488-C |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 53 $212.15 per sq ft of floor ($19,559.84, 92.2 sq ft) | 69 $166.01 per sq ft of floor ($10,624.84, 64 sq ft) |
| Cooling 25% | 77 101.6 BTU/hr per sq ft (9,370 BTU/hr for 92.2 sq ft) | 81 104.7 BTU/hr per sq ft (6,700 BTU/hr for 64 sq ft) |
| Insulation / range 20% | 75 R-29 walls and ceiling | 42 R-25 walls and ceiling |
| Completeness 10% | 100 refrigeration included, insulated floor | 60 refrigeration included, no floor |
| Warranty 15% | 50 15-year panels, 1-year parts | 56 15-year panels, 1.5-year parts |
Specifications
| AmeriKooler QC081277FBSC | Norlake Kold Locker KLB7488-C | |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| Outside size | 7.8 x 11.8 ft | 8 x 8 ft |
| Height | 7 ft 7 in | 7 ft 4 in |
| Floor area | 92.2 sq ft | 64 sq ft |
| Interior volume | - | 372 cu ft |
| Indoor or outdoor | Indoor | Indoor |
| Insulated floor | Yes | No |
| Door opening | 30 or 36 x 76 in | 26 x 78 in |
| Insulation | ||
| Panel thickness | 4 in | 4 in |
| Foam | Extruded polystyrene (ak-xps4) | Polyurethane (hfo, foamed in place) |
| Walls and ceiling | R-29 | R-25 |
| Refrigeration | ||
| Refrigeration included | Yes | Yes |
| System | Top-mount self-contained | Top-mount self-contained |
| System model | Bohn PT0097MBNAMSA | CPB075PC-S-0 |
| Rated capacity | 9,370 BTU/hr | 6,700 BTU/hr |
| Box temperature | 35 F | 37 F |
| Refrigerant | R-448A | R-290 |
| 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 | 15 years |
| Parts warranty | 1 year | 1.5 years |
| Compressor warranty | - | 1.5 years |
| Weight | 2,007 lb | - |