Elite Kitchen Supply HGZ-400
#3 in Cooling unitsFull review
A big split system for a large walk-in cooler at a low price, if you have a technician to install it. The evaporator, not the condensing unit, sets its real capacity.
Amazon $5,036$5,036
The Elite Kitchen Supply HGZ-400 is the better walk-in cooler overall, rated 3.2 to 3.0. The Elite Kitchen Supply HGZ-400 leads on cooling. The Elite Kitchen Supply HGZ300 costs $542 less ($4,494 vs $5,036).
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Elite Kitchen Supply HGZ300
#5 in Cooling unitsFull review
A complete split condensing unit and evaporator set at a low price, for a walk-in where a refrigeration technician will run the line set and charge it. The evaporator, not the condensing unit, sets its real capacity.
Amazon $4,494$4,494
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Elite Kitchen Supply HGZ-400 for cooling (30,026 BTU/hr vs 23,372 BTU/hr).
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 HGZ-400 | Elite Kitchen Supply HGZ300 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 42 $167.72 per 1,000 BTU/hr ($5,036, 30,026 BTU/hr) | 35 $192.28 per 1,000 BTU/hr ($4,494, 23,372 BTU/hr) |
| Cooling 25% | 100 30,026 BTU/hr | 86 23,372 BTU/hr |
| Insulation / range 20% | 50 temperature range not published (neutral score used) | 50 temperature range not published (neutral score used) |
| Completeness 10% | 0 needs a technician to evacuate and charge | 0 needs a technician to evacuate and charge |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Elite Kitchen Supply HGZ-400 | Elite Kitchen Supply HGZ300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigeration | ||
| Refrigeration included | Yes | Yes |
| System | Split condensing unit and evaporator | Split condensing unit and evaporator |
| System model | HGZ-400 | HGZ300 |
| Rated capacity | 30,026 BTU/hr (8,800 W) | 23,372 BTU/hr (6,850 W) |
| Compressor | 4 hp | 3 hp |
| Electrical | 220/60/1 | 220/60/1 |
| Installation | Technician evacuates and charges | Technician evacuates and charges |
| Warranty and build | ||
| Weight | 178.1 lb | 173.5 lb |