AmeriKooler QF061077FBSM vs Norlake Kold Locker KLF7768-C

Last updated: November 9, 2026

The Norlake Kold Locker KLF7768-C is the better walk-in cooler overall, rated 4.1 to 3.5. The Norlake Kold Locker KLF7768-C leads on value. The Norlake Kold Locker KLF7768-C costs $8,218.69 less ($11,996.38 vs $20,215.07).

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AmeriKooler QF061077FBSM vs Norlake Kold Locker KLF7768-C

Which should you buy?

Scores side by side

Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every walk-in freezers walk-in cooler; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.

Factor weightNorlake Kold Locker KLF7768-CAmeriKooler QF061077FBSM
Overall rating4.1/53.5/5
Value 30%43 $249.92 per sq ft of floor ($11,996.38, 48 sq ft)22 $351.57 per sq ft of floor ($20,215.07, 57.5 sq ft)
Cooling 25%91 75 BTU/hr per sq ft (3,600 BTU/hr for 48 sq ft)50 refrigeration capacity not published (neutral score used)
Insulation / range 20%100 R-32 walls and ceiling100 R-32 walls and ceiling
Completeness 10%100 refrigeration included, insulated floor100 refrigeration included, insulated floor
Warranty 15%56 15-year panels, 1.5-year parts50 15-year panels, 1-year parts

Specifications

Norlake Kold Locker KLF7768-CAmeriKooler QF061077FBSM
Box
Outside size6 x 8 ft5.9 x 9.8 ft
Height7 ft 7 in7 ft 7 in
Floor area48 sq ft57.5 sq ft
Interior volume270 cu ft-
Indoor or outdoorIndoorIndoor
Insulated floorYesYes
Door opening26 x 78 in30 or 36 x 76 in
Insulation
Panel thickness4 in4 in
FoamPolyurethane (hfo, foamed in place)Extruded polystyrene (ak-xps4)
Walls and ceilingR-32R-32
FloorR-28-
Refrigeration
Refrigeration includedYesYes
SystemTop-mount self-containedTop-mount self-contained
System modelCPF100PC-S-0Bohn PT0062LBNEMSA
Rated capacity3,600 BTU/hr-
Box temperature-10 F-10 F
RefrigerantR-290R-448A
Electrical115/60/1208-230/60/1
InstallationReady to run once wiredReady to run once wired
Warranty and build
Panel warranty15 years15 years
Parts warranty1.5 years1 year
Compressor warranty1.5 years-
Weight-1,678 lb

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