Kalamera KRC-150CB Wine and Beverage Cooler Discontinued – Best Alternatives
The Kalamera KRC-150CB, the 24-inch cooler with a wine side and a can side behind French doors, has dropped off Amazon, so here is what I would buy in its place.
The Kalamera KRC-150CB is no longer listed on Amazon: a search by model number returns no KRC-150CB listing, and Kalamera now sells other 24-inch models. The closest current match is the Kalamera 24 Inch 37 Bottle Dual Zone (KRC-150DZB), which keeps the same brand, the same 24-inch width and compressor cooling, but stores wine only rather than wine plus cans.
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Best Replacement Options
One thing to say up front: none of my current picks is a split wine-and-beverage cooler like the KRC-150CB. Each option below covers part of what it did, and I will be clear about which part.
Kalamera 24 Inch 37 Bottle Dual Zone (KRC-150DZB) – Best Overall Replacement
This is the same brand and very nearly the same box: 23.4 inches wide, 22.4 deep and 33 tall, compressor cooled, and rated to sit under a counter or stand alone. It holds 37 bottles against the old unit’s 20, with a key lock and five wood shelves, but both zones are set up for wine, so cans have no dedicated side. The listing shows 4.0 of 5 from 465 ratings; read our Kalamera 37 bottle review for the detail.
Antarctic Star 16 Bottle / 68 Can – Best Value Alternative
If the can side was what you actually used, this compressor unit takes 16 Bordeaux bottles or 68 twelve-ounce cans in a much smaller cabinet, about 17 inches wide. The trade is real: it is a single zone, so it holds wine or drinks at one setting, and it is freestanding only with 2 inches of clearance, so it cannot replace a built-in. Our Antarctic Star 16 bottle review covers it in full.
Kalamera 24 Inch 46 Bottle Dual Zone (KRC-150DZB-C3) – Step Up in Capacity
Same 24-inch footprint again, with a front vent, zero rear clearance for built-in use and room for 46 Bordeaux bottles across two zones. It is the most capacity among our picks for the space the KRC-150CB occupied. The weak point is the evidence behind it: the listing shows 4.4 of 5 but from only 47 ratings. See our Kalamera 46 bottle review.
Why the KRC-150CB Was Discontinued
What the record supports is simple. The KRC-150CB is no longer listed on Amazon, and a search by its model number returns nothing. Kalamera still sells 24-inch coolers, just not this one. The manufacturer has not stated a reason that I can find, so I will not guess at one.
What It Did Well
- Two genuinely different zones, as recorded in our original review: a left zone of 40-66 F for wine and a right zone of 38-55 F for cans and other drinks.
- Front venting, so it could be built in under a counter or used freestanding.
- A temperature memory that returned the unit to its settings after a power failure, plus a hexagon bolt lock.
- Beech wood shelves on the wine side and wire shelves on the drinks side, behind stainless French doors with double-layer glass.
Where It Fell Short
- Only 20 bottles of wine in a 24-inch cabinet. The same width now holds 37 or 46 bottles in Kalamera’s current models.
- Heavy for its size at about 106.9 lb, as recorded in our original review.
- A depth of 24.2 inches with the handle, as recorded in our original review.
Market Context
I have no current pick that does both jobs the way the KRC-150CB did. The Kalamera 37 is the same brand and footprint but wine only. The Antarctic Star takes wine or cans, but in one zone. You will have to decide which half of the old unit matters more to you.
How the Alternatives Compare
| Factor | Kalamera KRC-150CB | Kalamera 37 Bottle (KRC-150DZB) | Antarctic Star 16 Bottle / 68 Can |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 20 bottles plus 60 cans | 37 bottles | 16 bottles or 68 cans |
| Cooling | Compressor | Compressor | Compressor |
| Zones | Dual (wine and beverage) | Dual (wine) | Single |
| Temperature range | Left 40-66 F, right 38-55 F | Upper 40-50 F, lower 50-66 F | 40-61 F |
| Dimensions | 23.4 W by 24.2 D (with handle) by 33.1 H in | 23.4 W by 22.4 D by 33 H in | 16.93 W by 16.34 D by 22.24 H in |
| Availability | Discontinued | Current | Current |
Buying Used – A Reality Check
Before You Buy a Used Kalamera KRC-150CB
- Wine Cellar Diva has no parts source for this model. A failed compressor, control board or door gasket may leave you with nothing to repair it with, so ask Kalamera about parts before you pay.
- There is no warranty on a secondhand unit. Its current Kalamera replacements carry a 1-year warranty when bought new.
- At roughly 107 lb, collection and delivery are a two-person job. If the seller will not run it for you first, walk away.
- A used one only makes sense if the separate can side is the whole point and the price sits well below a new Kalamera 37.
For Current Owners
Keeping Yours Running
Keep the front vent clear, since a built-in unit breathes through it; vacuum the grille every few months. Check the French door seals by closing each door on a strip of paper; if it slides out easily, the gasket is not sealing. Keep a separate thermometer on the wine side so you know the display matches reality. If the compressor runs nonstop and the wine side still drifts warm, or the unit stops restarting after a power cut despite its memory function, it is time to plan for a replacement.
Compare Before You Choose
Line up these options by capacity, cooling type, zones and budget in the wine cooler comparison matrix.
Questions Readers Ask
Can I still buy the Kalamera KRC-150CB?
Not new on Amazon. It is no longer listed there, and a search by model number returns no KRC-150CB listing. A used one is the only route, with the risks set out above.
What replaced the Kalamera KRC-150CB?
Kalamera has not named a direct successor. The nearest current model is the Kalamera 24 Inch 37 Bottle Dual Zone (KRC-150DZB), which shares the width and compressor cooling but stores wine in both zones.
Are parts still available?
Wine Cellar Diva has no parts source for the KRC-150CB. Your best option is to contact Kalamera directly with the model and serial number from the label inside the cabinet.
Should I buy a used one?
Only if you need separate wine and can zones in one 24-inch unit and the price is low. Without warranty or parts, a new Kalamera 37 is the safer spend for most people.
Is there a 24-inch cooler with a wine side and a beverage side?
Not among the models I currently recommend. If you need both, one option is a Kalamera 37 for wine and a small unit such as the Antarctic Star for cans.
Will the Kalamera 37 fit the space my KRC-150CB used?
Very likely. It is listed at 23.4 inches wide and 33 tall, matching the old unit’s width and nearly its 33.1-inch height.
What to Buy Instead
The closest current equivalent to the Kalamera KRC-150CB is the Kalamera 24 Inch 37 Bottle Dual Zone (KRC-150DZB), because it keeps the brand, the 24-inch width and the built-in option while nearly doubling wine capacity. It has no dedicated can zone.
- Best match: Kalamera 24 Inch 37 Bottle Dual Zone (KRC-150DZB)
- Also worth a look: Antarctic Star 16 Bottle / 68 Can
Related Guides
References & Sources
- UC Davis Department of Viticulture and Enology – Research on how storage temperature affects the way wine ages.
- ASHRAE – Standards for refrigeration equipment and how compressor cooling performs.
- U.S. Department of Energy – Energy Saver – General guidance on appliance energy use and running costs.
- WSET – Wine education, including serving temperatures for different styles.
This page replaces an earlier review of a product that is no longer on sale. The assessment of the original unit is kept for the record and is based on manufacturer specifications and published owner feedback; the replacements are current listings compared on capacity, cooling type and footprint.
About Ms. DuPont
I have spent over ten years testing and reviewing wine coolers, wine cellar equipment, and wine-related gear, and tracking how it actually holds up over time.
