Freezers: Reviews

Updated December 2010

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Basic self- defrost upright freezer

Frigidaire FFU12F2HW

*Est. $390 Compare Prices

Reviewers say this compact 12.1-cubic-foot Frigidaire freezer has plenty of space and is easier to organize than a chest freezer. It's a solid performer in tests, and like most upright models, it has automatic defrost,… expandinterior lighting and several shelves. Owners say the door closes securely, and the freezer does a good job keeping food cold, but some think it makes too much noise. The Frigidaire is not Energy Star-rated, and it doesn't include a temperature alarm. This freezer has a one-year warranty. collapse

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ConsumerReports.org: ConsumerReports.org tests 22 upright and chest freezers for its most recent roundup and rates each for temperature performance, energy efficiency and noise.

Bestcovery.com: The Frigidaire FFU12F2HW is named as the second-best upright freezer overall by appliances expert Mariette Mifflin, but it's not clear whether the freezers listed here were subjected to testing.

Sears.com: The Kenmore 28262 (a rebranded Frigidaire FFU12F2HW) receives an average of 3.5 stars out of 5 in more than 30 user reviews at Sears.com.

ABT.com: Users at ABT.com praise the Frigidaire FFU12F2HW, giving it an average of 4.5 stars out of 5 in more than a dozen reviews.

SharedReviews.com: Anonymous user "mickeem" discusses her freezer, the Frigidaire FFU12F2HW. Despite numerous typos, this review is worth a look as it goes into considerable detail about the freezer's practicality.

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Midsize chest freezer

Kenmore 16542

*Est. $425 Learn More

Chest freezers offer a larger storage capacity for the price, and they're quieter and more energy-efficient than upright models. Of course, they also have a larger footprint and require more space. Plus all chest freezers… expandrequire manual defrosting. We found some good recommendations for the 14.8-cubic-foot Kenmore 16542, which includes a keyed lock -- an important safety feature for families with small children. The Kenmore freezer also includes interior lights and a power indicator light, but it doesn't have a temperature alarm to alert you if internal temperatures reach levels that exceed food safety guidelines. This Kenmore freezer is Energy Star-rated and comes with a one-year warranty. collapse

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Expert & User Review Sources:

ConsumerReports.org: Editors subject 22 upright and chest freezers to extensive tests, rating each on temperature performance, noise and energy efficiency.

Sears.com: About 30 users review the Kenmore 16542 on Sears.com, where the freezer receives a high average rating (4 stars out of 5). Almost every user says the freezer works great and the dividing compartments provide optimal organization.

Viewpoints.com: More than a dozen owner reviews at Viewpoints.com give Kenmore chest freezers an average rating of about 4.5 stars out of 5.

$424.99 from Sears.com

Compact chest freezer

Kenmore 16922

*Est. $290 Learn More

If your storage needs are smaller or you don't have a lot of extra space, the 8.8-cubic-foot Kenmore 16922 is a solid performer in tests and receives excellent owner reviews. This chest freezer offers the same features as… expandthe Kenmore 16542, including a keyed lock, interior light, power-on light and two lift-out baskets, but it isn't Energy Star-rated. However, it's still fairly efficient because of its smaller size. The Kenmore 16922 has a one-year warranty. collapse

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Expert & User Review Sources:

ConsumerReports.org: The Kenmore 16922 is among 22 chest and upright freezers tested in this latest roundup from ConsumerReports.org.

Sears.com: More than 55 users weigh in on the Kenmore 16922 at Sears.com, where the freezer receives an average rating of 4.5 stars out of 5.

Bestcovery.com: Appliances expert Mariette Mifflin chooses the Kenmore 16922 as the second-best manual-defrost freezer in this article (part of a series of four articles on the best freezers). There's no indication that the freezer was tested for this review, but Mifflin says the Kenmore 16922 "offers great bang for the buck" and "performs well overall". The Frigidaire GLFC2528FW (now discontinued) is judged best manual-defrost freezer.

Viewpoints.com: About 15 owners at Viewpoints.com give Kenmore chest freezers (as a whole) a very high average rating.

$280.49 from Sears.com

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3 picks including: AJMadison.com, Viewpoints.com…

Frigidaire GLFC2528FW Discontinued

3 picks by top review sites.

Frigidaire FFU21F5HW *Est. $550

2 picks by top review sites.

Frigidaire GLFC1526FW *Est. $450

2 picks by top review sites.


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