Edgestar vs Koldfront 43qt

[CLynn85]

So I know there are plenty of Edgestar fridge threads, but haven't seen anything discussing what seems to be identical with different branding:

http://www.compactappliance.com/Kol...KF430.html?cgid=Outdoor_Living-Travel_Coolers

vs

http://www.compactappliance.com/FP430-Compact-EdgeStar-Portable-Refrigerator-Freezer/FP430.html

We sold our 60qt edgestar with the old camper, so we're in the market for a smaller replacement for the new trailer.

 

[Herbie]

From the pictures, it seems the Koldfront lacks the digital temperature control of the Edgestar, using a knob instead.

That'd be a major knock, in my opinion.



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[sstan]

I had a Edgestar and sold it to get a smaller one and bought the 43 qt. Koldfront. It is made by Edgestar. It does have a knob to set the temperature which I like better than the digital controller that the Edgestar had. The Edgestar had to be reset every time it was powered up. I typically disconnect from power at night to conserve my battery. With the Koldfront and the knob once you get it dialed in it always goes to the right temperature once I reconnect it to power.

 

[4x4junkie]

I had a Edgestar and sold it to get a smaller one and bought the 43 qt. Koldfront. It is made by Edgestar. It does have a knob to set the temperature which I like better than the digital controller that the Edgestar had. The Edgestar had to be reset every time it was powered up. I typically disconnect from power at night to conserve my battery. With the Koldfront and the knob once you get it dialed in it always goes to the right temperature once I reconnect it to power.

I've never once had to reset my Edgestar, even after being unplugged for over a month. It always powers up set to the 35° setting I keep it at.

One thing for sure, the Koldfront unit's black color is sure to absorb a lot more radiant heat from it's surroundings than the light gray of the Edgestar, causing it to run more (repainting it a bright white would help)