Once you install it, just use the manual controls to adjust the interior's temperature anywhere between -4 and 6. This range is much narrower than other models' on the market, but you'll likely find it meets your needs. Do you keep your upright freezer in the garage? If so, consider this model that is built to be durable and portable, making it the perfect choice for an appliance that will be stored in flexible temperatures.
It's super convenient to open up the unit using the stainless steel foot pedal when you have arms full of groceries ready to be stocked inside. Adding to the functionality of this garage-ready upright freezer is how it sits on four, heavy-duty caster wheels. Reposition the freezer easily if you need to use the space for other storage needs or a special project. Door shelves and bins keep tiny goods within easy reach.
All in all, there's And while this model isn't compatible with an ice maker kit, it does keep your food chilled at the right temperature thanks to electronic controls. Total Capacity: 5. It has a mechanical thermostat that can be set anywhere from to 10 degrees Fahrenheit. When it comes time to manually defrost this piece, you'll want to pull everything out so you can scrape any thick ice chunks off the interior and cooling elements.
This is quite a tedious task, but luckily this particular model isn't too large. With an 5. You can organize your frozen food using five shelves that quickly attract cold air. Once you close its reversible door, you can be happy with the fact that it runs quietly and remains reliable.
Although this model may not have every single bell and whistle, it certainly will get the job done and fill your needs. It's slightly more cost-effective because of the smaller capacity, but also because it runs on about half the energy of other upright freezer models, at kWh compared to nearly kWh per year. Total Capacity: 18 cubic feet Dimensions: This upright freezer does a lot to make it easy for you to store and access food in whatever way is best for you.
It offers almost 18 cubic feet of space to store your grocery store goods, and prioritizes accessibility with bright, LED lighting and five door bins. You can use these bins to store smaller items such as a pack of butter or pre-made smoothie, so that they don't get lost in the back. In addition to those five door bins, this model also has one bulk storage basket and four shelves that'll help keep you organized and stress-free.
If you typically worry about your items getting too frozen, you'll also love the interior electronic temperature controls in this model that let you tailor your experience, as well as its frost-free design. This takes away the need to manually defrost your freezer, which can be time-consuming and annoying. Overall, this upright freezer doesn't shy away from style or functionality.
With a stainless steel exterior, it'll fit in well with your other kitchen appliances or could even be placed beside its matching refrigerator. Any household that's in the market for an upright freezer, in order to maximize their storage of frozen goods, should head straight for the Frigidaire FFFU16F2VW view at Home Depot that has a myriad of features. This model has cooling technology to prevent warm spots from building up, can be installed in a garage, and has a reversible door. Looking to spend less?
Although it doesn't have a stainless steel finish, it does have high-end amenities like an automatic defroster. The interior of an upright freezer is measured in cubic feet. It can range from as little as 3. The larger the capacity of your model, the more you can store, so you'll need to consider how much you want to store before buying. The average upright freezer has around 16 cubic feet of space, and is divided up with four or five shelves, as well as a basket.
To put this in perspective, that's enough space to store pounds of meat. Upright freezers either manually or automatically defrost. If a freezer manually defrosts, that means that ice and frost will build up in the interior over time. To maintain the model and ensure the cold air can flow evenly, you must unplug the model, remove everything from inside, and give the frost some time to melt away. You can speed up the process by chipping away at the frost build-up, before then draining the water, and plugging in your appliance.
Automatic defrosting eliminates this routine, and allows the model to regulate itself. This type of freezer is also known as frost-free or self-defrosting, and can make your experience much easier, but will cost more to operate and purchase upfront. The temperature range of an upright freezer will determine what you can store inside of it.
Once we were done with the research, we sifted through all of the data to find the freezers that struck the best balance of features, specs, reviews, price, and availability. Some specs and features are not necessary but nice to have. With freezers, everything scales with capacity—especially the price. The larger the machine, the more you pay for it. Coordinating all of that with other data, including warranty info, annual energy consumption, and general availability, we were able to winnow our list down to two upright freezers that best fit our criteria.
If our picks are out of stock, or you want something with different features or in a different size, go for it. The GE has four adjustable glass shelves, three baskets, and four in-door shelves, providing plenty of options for storage. If the door is left open or if the internal temperature gets too high, the freezer will beep a warning. This freezer also has a door lock, which can be useful for keeping out children or neighbors in a shared space.
We also like that it has glass shelving versus the wire shelving on many other models we looked at , which adds a nice aesthetic touch without any obvious price hike. The GE also has a slightly better energy rating than comparably sized machines. As of spring it has an average rating of 4. If the Freezers are all pretty simple machines and operate more or less the same, though quality-control issues do happen from time to time. The Frigidaire is missing some of the nice perks found in the GE upright freezer we like, however, including glass shelves, a door lock, and external controls.
But unlike the GE, the Frigidaire has a reversible hinge, and it comes in a brushed stainless steel finish as well as the usual white.
The Frigidaire is also marginally more efficient in its energy usage than other models of comparable size, and it gets similarly glowing reviews among owners.
This model also has four removable wire shelves which is one more than a lot of comparably sized freezers have and five in-door shelves, as well as a convenient storage basket. The Frigidaire is well liked by owners, with an average rating of 4. Freezers are set-it-and-forget-it appliances; the less you have to think about it, the better. All email addresses you provide will be used just for sending this story. Sign In. Become a Member. Remember Me. Forgot username or password?
Not a member? Need further assistance? Please call Member Services at Sign in or Become a Member. Freezer Buying Guide Last updated: April 16, Find the Best Freezers for Your Storage Needs We test, evaluate, and compare the latest freezers so that you can chill out when it comes to freezer shopping.
How We Test Freezers To test freezers, our engineers fill each model with boxes of frozen spinach and run them in our test chambers for approximately six weeks to evaluate how well they keep the packages frozen. Freezer Ratings. Stand-Alone Freezer Types When it comes to the two most popular categories of freezers—upright and chest models—we find that there's no clear winner. Chest Freezers Pros: Chest freezers are wide open, except for their removable hanging baskets or, sometimes, dividers, so they offer more usable space than uprights.
Chest Freezer Ratings. Upright Freezer Ratings. Video Buying Guide For more, watch our freezer buying guide video below. Get the Deep Freeze Stand-alone freezers used to be all about utility, with no-frills designs and an open-box interior that made it a challenge to keep foods organized.
Consider these factors before you hit the store: Location, Location If you plan to keep the freezer in a living area, consider how noisy it is and also how it looks. Nice Ice, Baby Once you've gotten your freezer, you may want to give it a little help keeping its cool—and making food last longer. Check out these simple tips from our experts: Save Energy Keep your freezer in a cool spot, such as the basement, where it tends to stay well below normal room temperatures.
Freezer Ratings by Consumer Reports. Alarm Some self-defrosting upright freezers we tested beep if their interior gets too warm. Compartment Dividers and Tiered Bins In chest freezers, upright plastic dividers and sliding bins on racks help organize stored food. Door Lock We found some freezers equipped with this feature useful if there are kids in the house , which blocks access or keeps the door from being left open. Manual vs. Self-Defrost Manual-defrost freezers the only option for chest models are generally more energy efficient and less likely to cause freezer burn than self-defrosting models uprights can be manual- or self-defrosting.
Power-On Light Without opening the door and letting cold air escape, you can see at a glance whether the freezer is on. Freezer Drawers Pull-out freezer drawers are popping up in high-end kitchens, usually to supplement the freezer in a standard fridge. Recreational Freezers Portable freezers for boating or camping require a standard volt household outlet or a volt power source like a car battery.
Photo: Igloo. Freezer Brands That Matter. Amana is a small brand that manufactures upright and chest freezers, with capacity ranging from 5 to 16 cubic feet. Plus, the plastic interior is quick and easy to clean, which makes maintenance simple. Anyone with a large family knows that buying food in bulk and freezing numerous portions saves hours in the kitchen.
A deep and wide chest freezer, like this one from Hotpoint has ample room to preserve huge amounts of food. You can even change the temperature to convert it into a fridge. While the Hotpoint chest freezer above has litres of space, this one is slightly smaller, with a litre capacity and a width of It also has adjustable feet and temperature controls, and a counterbalanced lid, which stays open to let you rummage inside with both hands.
Offering a contemporary look in a graphite hue and four spacious drawers for storage, this Hotpoint freezer is both stylish and more than capable of coping with the needs of a large family. It has a generous litre capacity, enough to hold 16 shopping bags-worth of food.
If you have lots of mouths to feed then this Bosch freezer is worth a look. It has a whopping litre capacity — enough to hold up to 15 bags of shopping. It also has fast-freeze technology to help your food keep more of its flavour and freshness when you put it into cold storage, as well as an inbuilt alarm to alert you if the temperature creeps above freezing.
Thanks to its four deep drawers and two flap-front compartments, this slimline freezer manages to squeeze litres of capacity into its 60cm-wide interior. Its three deep drawers offer 91 litres of capacity. An evaporator helps prevent ice building up on the inside and it comes with an adjustable thermostat to keep your food at the right temperature with optimum energy efficiency.
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