KoolMore Reserve 18 in. Panel Ready Freezer Column with 8.6 Cu. Ft. Capacity
- Upright Freezer
- 8.6 cu ft
- Built-In
- VCM
A compact panel ready freezer column for tight kitchen layouts that still want frost free cooling and an ice maker. Compare capacity against the 24 inch sibling if storage space matters more than footprint.
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Overview
The KoolMore KM-PRC-F18 is the 18 inch version of the brand's Reserve panel ready column freezer, holding 8.6 cu ft with frost free cooling and a built-in crescent ice maker. It is ETL listed and Energy Star rated, and like its 24 inch sibling ships without the cabinet panel.
This narrower column trades capacity for a smaller footprint compared to the 24 inch KM-PRC-F24, useful where kitchen space is tighter but a panel matched, built-in freezer is still the goal. The same -11F to 7F frost free range and ice maker output carry over from the larger model.
- Panel Ready 18 inch column freezer
- ETL listed, Energy Star rated
- 8.6 cu ft frost free storage
- Automatic ice maker, up to 3.9 lbs per day
Who it's for
Suits a smaller kitchen or narrower cabinetry run that still wants a panel matched, built-in column freezer with an automatic ice maker. Anyone needing more than 8.6 cu ft of storage should look at the 24 inch KM-PRC-F24 instead.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Compact 18 inch width for tighter kitchen runs
- Frost free cooling, -11F to 7F
- Built-in crescent ice maker
- Soft-close drawers and adjustable glass shelves
- 8.6 cu ft is less storage than the 24 inch KM-PRC-F24
- Panel not included, requires a separate purchase
Performance notes
The frost free system maintains -11F to 7F without manual defrost cycles, and three adjustable glass shelves at up to 55 lbs each work with four soft-close drawers and three door bins to organize a mix of bagged and boxed items. The crescent ice maker matches the 24 inch model's output of up to 3.9 lbs a day.
Specifications
| Brand | KoolMore |
|---|---|
| Model | KM-PRC-F18 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 210 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 20.1 × 26.4 × 90.5 inches |
| Door Orientation | Right |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 8.6 cu ft |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Voltage | 115 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Door Material Type | VCM |
| Number Of Shelves | 3 |
| Color | Panel Ready |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Built-In |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | 3 Glass Shelves, 4 Drawers, Freezer |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 3 years |
| Other details | |
| Item Type Name | Reserve 18 in. Panel Ready Freezer Column with 8.6 Cu. Ft. Capacity, Ice Maker, Frost Free, ETL Listed, Energy Star |
| Specification Met | ETL, Energy Star |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in upright freezers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| KoolMore Reserve 18 in. Panel Ready Freezer Column with 8.6 Cu. Ft. CapacityThis product | - | - | 2.6 / 5 |
| Whynter CUF-112SS MiniWhynter | 4.5 / 5 | 6,818 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Koolatron 1.2 Cubic Feet Capacity White Upright freezerKoolatron | 4.5 / 5 | 111 | 4.0 / 5 |
| HOMCOM Mini Freezer CountertopHOMCOM | 4.4 / 5 | 416 | 3.9 / 5 |
| BLACK+DECKER 1.2 Cu. Ft. Compact Upright FreezerBLACK+DECKER | 4.2 / 5 | 236 | 4.0 / 5 |
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Questions about the KoolMore KM-PRC-F18
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How does the KM-PRC-F18 differ from the 24 inch KM-PRC-F24?
It is narrower, at 17.6 inches wide, with 8.6 cu ft of storage compared to the 24 inch model's 12.4 cu ft; other specs match.
Is the panel included?
No, this is panel ready only; the panel is sized 17.6 inches wide by 79.92 inches tall and sold separately.
What is the ice maker output?
Up to 3.9 lbs of crescent ice per day, with storage for up to 5.5 lbs.