Hoshizaki VF2A-FS
A two-door freezer with a lighter electrical load and a better warranty than most at its price.
Amazon $3,840$3,840
The Hoshizaki VF2A-FS is the better commercial refrigerator overall, rated 4.3 to 3.6. The Hoshizaki VF2A-FS leads on certifications, efficiency and warranty. The KoolMore RIF-1D-SS costs $1,591 less ($2,249 vs $3,840).
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KoolMore RIF-1D-SS
A big one-door freezer at a modest price for kitchens that want room over a long warranty.
Amazon $2,249$2,249
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Hoshizaki VF2A-FS for certifications (sanitation listed, ENERGY STAR certified vs sanitation listed, not ENERGY STAR certified), efficiency (6.91 kWh a day, 0.163 kWh per cu ft vs 4.7 kWh a day, 0.204 kWh per cu ft) and warranty (4-year parts, 3-year labor, 5-year compressor vs 1-year parts and labor, 5-year compressor).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every reach-in freezers commercial refrigerator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Hoshizaki VF2A-FS | KoolMore RIF-1D-SS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 35% | 85 11.1 cu ft per $1,000 (42.5 cu ft (ENERGY STAR volume), $3,840) | 80 10.3 cu ft per $1,000 (23.1 cu ft, $2,249) |
| Efficiency 20% | 76 6.91 kWh a day, 0.163 kWh per cu ft | 53 4.7 kWh a day, 0.204 kWh per cu ft |
| Certifications 20% | 100 sanitation listed, ENERGY STAR certified | 50 sanitation listed, not ENERGY STAR certified |
| Warranty 25% | 57 4-year parts, 3-year labor, 5-year compressor | 40 1-year parts and labor, 5-year compressor |
Specifications
| Hoshizaki VF2A-FS | KoolMore RIF-1D-SS | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Capacity | 42.5 cu ft | 23.1 cu ft |
| Capacity source | ENERGY STAR certified volume | Maker's figure |
| Maker's stated capacity | 42.5 cu ft | 23.1 cu ft |
| Doors | 2 solid doors | 1 solid door |
| Shelves | 6 | 3 |
| Size (W × D × H) | 54.3 × 32 × 81.7 in | 29 × 32.2 × 82.5 in |
| Casters | Yes, 4 in | Yes |
| Refrigeration | ||
| Temperature range | -4 to 4°F | -7 to 0°F |
| Refrigerant | R290 | R290 |
| Compressor | 1/2 HP | 0.67 HP |
| Compressor location | Bottom | Bottom |
| Electrical | 115/60/1 | 115/60/1 |
| Current | 4.6 A | 4.2 A |
| Energy use | 6.91 kWh/day | 4.7 kWh/day |
| Certifications and warranty | ||
| Sanitation listing | NSF/ANSI 7 (UL EPH listed) | ETL Sanitation |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes | No |
| Parts warranty | 4 years | 1 year |
| Labor warranty | 3 years | 1 year |
| Compressor warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2025-05-15 | - |