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 $1,432
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.
- 30,026 BTU/hr (8,800 W)Size
- 30,026 BTU/hr (8,800 W)Cooling
- Technician evacuates and chargesInsulation
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Lowest price per BTU of the complete refrigeration systems here
- Evaporator covers up to 323 sq ft of room
- Electric defrost
- The included evaporator is rated 6,000 W, below the condensing unit’s 8,800 W
- Needs a technician to evacuate and charge
- Warranty terms are not published
The Elite Kitchen Supply HGZ split systems family
Every Elite Kitchen Supply HGZ split systems model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Size | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Kitchen Supply HGZ300 | 23,372 BTU/hr (6,850 W) | 3.0/5 | $4,494 |
| Elite Kitchen Supply HGZ-400 (this one) | 30,026 BTU/hr (8,800 W) | 3.2/5 | $5,036 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | HGZ-400 |
|---|---|
| Refrigeration | |
| Refrigeration included | Yes |
| System | Split condensing unit and evaporator |
| System model | HGZ-400 |
| Rated capacity | 30,026 BTU/hr (8,800 W) |
| Compressor | 4 hp |
| Electrical | 220/60/1 |
| Installation | Technician evacuates and charges |
| Warranty and build | |
| Weight | 178.1 lb |
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