The Elite Kitchen Supply KW-25R32CSO rates 3.7 among cooling units walk-in coolers; the Norlake Kold Locker KLB7466-C rates 3.6 among walk-in coolers ones. The Elite Kitchen Supply KW-25R32CSO costs $7,223.80 less ($1,432 vs $8,655.80).
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A purpose-built window-style cooler unit for a DIY walk-in, with the controls built in. It suits a large insulated room where a CoolBot and a household air conditioner would fall short.
Amazon $1,432The lowest-priced way into a real walk-in cooler, for a small restaurant, farm stand or deer camp with a sealed concrete floor. It plugs into a 115 V outlet and holds 37 F.
Amazon $8,655.80These two sit in different type classes (cooling units and walk-in coolers), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Elite Kitchen Supply KW-25R32CSO | Norlake Kold Locker KLB7466-C |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 93 $57.28 per 1,000 BTU/hr ($1,432, 25,000 BTU/hr) | 45 $240.44 per sq ft of floor ($8,655.80, 36 sq ft) |
| Cooling 25% | 90 25,000 BTU/hr | 92 113.9 BTU/hr per sq ft (4,100 BTU/hr for 36 sq ft) |
| Insulation / range 20% | 14 rated down to 33 F | 42 R-25 walls and ceiling |
| Completeness 10% | 100 ready to run once wired or plugged in | 60 refrigeration included, no floor |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 56 15-year panels, 1.5-year parts |
| Elite Kitchen Supply KW-25R32CSO | Norlake Kold Locker KLB7466-C | |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| Outside size | - | 6 x 6 ft |
| Height | - | 7 ft 4 in |
| Floor area | - | 36 sq ft |
| Interior volume | - | 196 cu ft |
| Indoor or outdoor | - | Indoor |
| Insulated floor | - | No |
| Door opening | - | 26 x 78 in |
| Insulation | ||
| Panel thickness | - | 4 in |
| Foam | - | Polyurethane (hfo, foamed in place) |
| Walls and ceiling | - | R-25 |
| Refrigeration | ||
| Refrigeration included | Yes | Yes |
| System | Window unit | Top-mount self-contained |
| System model | KW-25R32CSO | CPB050PC-S-0 |
| Rated capacity | 25,000 BTU/hr | 4,100 BTU/hr |
| Box temperature | 33 to 41 F | 37 F |
| Compressor | 2.5 hp | - |
| Refrigerant | - | R-290 |
| Electrical | 208-230 V | 115/60/1 |
| Installation | Ready to run once wired | Ready to run once wired |
| Warranty and build | ||
| Panel warranty | - | 15 years |
| Parts warranty | - | 1.5 years |
| Compressor warranty | - | 1.5 years |
