Penguin Chillers Chiller
Penguin Chillers Cold Therapy Chiller
Penguin's Cold Therapy Chiller is a 7,500 BTU/hr unit with a built-in pump that Penguin says can take a plunge down to 37°F (3°C). Buy it to chill a barrel or tub you already own; it runs off a regular 120V outlet.
- 120V Plug-In
- Active Chiller
Where it’s made
According to the maker:
- Built in Knoxville, Tennessee
- Materials Compressor and coil origin not stated
$1,949.99–$2,099.99USD
77% below the median for cold plunges.
We may earn a commission when you buy through this link, and you pay the same price. Price as recorded in our catalog on Oct 10, 2026.
Good to know: The optional install kit's bulkheads only fit tub walls 1/4 inch thick or thinner.
Before you order
This page gathers what Penguin Chillers publishes about the Cold Therapy Chiller, checked Oct 10, 2026, and adds up what it costs to install.
Who should buy the Cold Therapy Chiller?
The Cold Therapy Chiller suits someone who already owns a tub, a stock tank or an Ice Barrel and wants it cold without buying ice. Penguin builds it in Knoxville, Tennessee, rates it at 7,500 BTU an hour, and says it can take the water to 37°F (3°C) and hold it in the low to mid 40s.
If you don't have a tub yet, Penguin's Summit has a chiller of the same rating built in. Desert Plunge's Exclusive comes as a tub and chiller for less.
What does it take to install?
The chiller is 17 by 15 by 13 inches and weighs 49 pounds, with its pump built in. It draws 3.9 amps from a standard 120V outlet on a 6-foot cord, and Penguin rates it for outdoor use above 32°F (0°C). Its install kit's bulkheads fit tub walls up to a quarter inch thick.
What does the Cold Therapy Chiller cost all in?
| Cost | Amount | Where the figure comes from |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $1,949.99–$2,099.99 | The regular price at Penguin Chillers, recorded Oct 10, 2026. |
| Install kit | $150 | Includes a filter, tubing, two bulkheads and elbows |
| Two-year warranty | $184.99 | Extends the one-year warranty to two |
| Three-year warranty | $284.99 | Extends the one-year warranty to three |
Penguin's FAQ advises against running it continuously below 37°F. Shipping is free to the lower 48.
This guide draws on Penguin's Cold Therapy Chiller page and FAQ, read Oct 10, 2026.
By the numbers
Price in context
Where it sits among the 10 cold plunges we list
At $1,950, the Penguin Chillers Cold Therapy Chiller starts 77% below the median for cold plunges. The cheapest is the Ice Barrel 500 at $1,750, and the dearest the Morozko Ice Bath at $16,990.
What to know before you buy
These decide how it holds the cold and what it asks of your home.
- 120V Plug-InA plug-in model runs on a standard household outlet, so you won't need an electrician. Check whether it needs its own dedicated circuit.
- Active ChillerA powered chiller holds your set temperature year-round, so the cold stays consistent and you never make an ice run.
Specifications
From Penguin Chillers’s own listing, checked when the page was written.
| Brand | Penguin Chillers |
|---|---|
| Model | Penguin Chillers Cold Therapy Chiller |
| Type | Chiller |
| Heat | Active Chiller |
| Power | 120V Plug-In |
| Materials and power | Chiller, 120V |
| Where it's built | Built in Knoxville, Tennessee |
| List price | $1,949.99–$2,099.99 USD |
| Where to buy | Penguin Chillers |
| Price recorded | Oct 10, 2026 |
How it compares
We'd weigh the Cold Therapy Chiller against these 3 models from our catalog.
- Penguin Chillers Beyond Cold Summit
$6,999.99
Penguin's Summit has a chiller of the same rating built into a stainless tub
- Ice Barrel 500
$1,749.99
The Ice Barrel 500 takes Penguin's barrel chiller package
- Desert Plunge Exclusive Cold Plunge
$3,698
On sale for $3,248 for nowDesert Plunge's Exclusive comes as a tub and chiller together
| Product | |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,949.99–$2,099.99 | $6,999.99 | $1,749.99 | $3,698On sale for $3,248 for now |
| Heat | Active Chiller | Active Chiller | Ice-Cooled | Active Chiller |
| Power | 120V Plug-In | 120V Plug-In | n/a | 120V Plug-In |
| Links | Buy | See it | See it | See it |
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