Koolatron Chest Freezer 7.0 Cu Ft
- Capacity: 6.9 cu ft
- Number Of Shelves: 1
- Door Orientation: Top
- Door Material Type: Stainless Steel
Last refreshed Jun 11, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
Solid capacity at a low entry price if you can live with manual defrost and one basket. Check your intended room's winter temperature before committing to a garage installation.
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ASIN: B01N7FVW7TModel: KTCF195Category: Chest Freezers
Overview
Koolatron's KTCF195 is a 7.0 cubic foot manual defrost chest freezer, roughly 195 liters of usable space, with a flat back so it can sit against a wall. Cooling comes from a compressor rated at 1.2 amps and controlled by an external dial, holding anywhere from 32F down to -11.2F. One vinyl-coated wire basket hangs at the top for small items.
Chest freezers win on cost per cubic foot and lose on organization, and this one is a clear example of that trade. Seven cubic feet swallows a bulk meat order or a hunting season's worth of processed game, but below the single hanging basket everything becomes a stack you dig through. The front-mounted drain is the detail worth noting, since manual defrost is a chore that gets much easier when you are not bailing meltwater by hand.
- 7.0 cu ft, 195 liter capacity
- Temperature range 32F to -11.2F
- Removable vinyl-coated wire basket
- 1.2 amp compressor with magnetic lid seal
Who it's for
Sized for families buying meat in bulk, gardeners freezing a harvest, or anyone whose kitchen fridge freezer stopped being enough. Households wanting a set-and-forget appliance for an unheated space should look at the ambient rating first, and anyone who needs frequent access to many different items will be happier with an upright.
Pros and cons
- Seven cubic feet of storage for bulk buying
- Front drain simplifies manual defrost
- Stay-open lid frees both hands for loading
- Flat back sits flush to a wall
- Manual defrost, no auto cycle
- Only one basket, contents stack below it
- Damaged-on-arrival dents are a recurring complaint
- Cold rooms can confuse the thermostat
Specifications
| Brand | Koolatron |
|---|---|
| Model | KTCF195 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Door Orientation | Top |
| Item Weight | 1 poundlower than 100% of 22 chest freezers |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 22 × 35.8 × 33 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 6.9 cu fthigher than 58% of 25 chest freezers |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 150 watts |
| Voltage | 115 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Number Of Shelves | 1 |
| Door Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Color | White |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Freezer; 1 X Removable Wire Basket |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 90 days |
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Frequently asked questions
Can the Koolatron KTCF195 go in an unheated garage?
Only if the space stays above the minimum ambient temperature. One owner in Michigan reported thawed contents in an unheated garage below roughly 55F, so a heated garage or basement is the safer placement.
Does the Koolatron KTCF195 defrost automatically?
No, it is manual defrost. A front-mounted drain lets you run meltwater out rather than sponging it, which makes the job less messy.
How much storage does the Koolatron 7.0 cu ft chest freezer have inside?
Seven cubic feet, about 195 liters, with one hanging wire basket for small or frequently used items and open bulk space beneath it.