A large top-mount monoblock that can run a big walk-in cooler or a mid-size freezer without a refrigeration contractor. Check that your box roof can carry it.
Amazon $6,439The Elite Kitchen Supply XWZ400T is the better walk-in cooler overall, rated 3.5 to 2.7. The Elite Kitchen Supply XWZ400T leads on insulation / range and completeness. The CoolBot Walk-In Cooler Controller costs $6,090 less ($349 vs $6,439).
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The standard way to build a farm or hunting walk-in on a budget: an insulated room, a window air conditioner and this controller. Get the Pro if you want phone alerts.
Amazon $349Which should you buy?
- Choose the Elite Kitchen Supply XWZ400T for insulation / range (rated down to 0 F vs rated down to 34 F) and completeness (ready to run once wired or plugged in vs needs a separate air conditioner).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every cooling units walk-in cooler; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Elite Kitchen Supply XWZ400T | CoolBot Walk-In Cooler Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 26 $234.14 per 1,000 BTU/hr ($6,439, 27,501 BTU/hr) | 50 cooling capacity not published ($349) (neutral score used) |
| Cooling 25% | 95 27,501 BTU/hr | 50 capacity set by the air conditioner it controls (neutral score used) |
| Insulation / range 20% | 80 rated down to 0 F | 12 rated down to 34 F |
| Completeness 10% | 100 ready to run once wired or plugged in | 50 needs a separate air conditioner |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Elite Kitchen Supply XWZ400T | CoolBot Walk-In Cooler Controller | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigeration | ||
| Refrigeration included | Yes | No |
| System | Monoblock (one piece) | Controller for an air conditioner |
| System model | XWZ400T | - |
| Rated capacity | 27,501 BTU/hr (8,060 W) | - |
| Freezer rating | 3,800 W at 0 F | - |
| Box temperature | 0 to 50 F | Down to 34 F |
| Compressor | 4 hp | - |
| Refrigerant | R-404A | - |
| Electrical | 220/60/1 | - |
| Installation | Ready to run once wired | Needs a separate air conditioner |
| Wi-Fi monitoring | - | No |
| Warranty and build | ||
| Parts warranty | - | 1 year |
| Weight | 518 lb | - |
