Hoshizaki VR1A-FS
A well-priced one-door reach-in from a major service network, with a better warranty than most budget brands.
Amazon $2,108$2,108
The Hoshizaki VR1A-FS rates 3.9 among reach-in refrigerators commercial refrigerators; the KoolMore KM-BC-3GD-SCBK rates 3.1 among back-bar coolers ones. The KoolMore KM-BC-3GD-SCBK costs $138 less ($1,970 vs $2,108).
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KoolMore KM-BC-3GD-SCBK
The budget pick for a long back bar, with the trade-off of a short warranty.
Amazon $1,970$1,970
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (reach-in refrigerators and back-bar 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 | Hoshizaki VR1A-FS | KoolMore KM-BC-3GD-SCBK |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 35% | 59 9 cu ft per $1,000 (19.1 cu ft (ENERGY STAR volume), $2,108) | 77 9.3 cu ft per $1,000 (18.3 cu ft, $1,970) |
| Efficiency 20% | 64 1.18 kWh a day, 0.062 kWh per cu ft | 50 daily energy use not published (neutral score used) |
| 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 | 0 1-year parts and labor, compressor term not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Hoshizaki VR1A-FS | KoolMore KM-BC-3GD-SCBK | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Capacity | 19.1 cu ft | 18.3 cu ft |
| Capacity source | ENERGY STAR certified volume | Maker's figure |
| Maker's stated capacity | 19.1 cu ft | 18.3 cu ft |
| Doors | 1 solid door | 3 glass doors |
| Shelves | 3 | 6 |
| Size (W × D × H) | 26.9 × 32 × 81.7 in | 72.8 × 25 × 34.2 in |
| Casters | Yes, 4 in | - |
| Refrigeration | ||
| Temperature range | 36 to 42°F | 32 to 50°F |
| Refrigerant | R290 | R600a |
| Compressor | 1/5 HP | 0.16 HP |
| Compressor location | Bottom | Side |
| Electrical | 115/60/1 | 115/60/1 |
| Current | 2.1 A | 2.6 A |
| Energy use | 1.18 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 | - |
| Released | 2025-05-15 | - |