Best Reviewed
Freezers
- Basic self- defrost upright freezer Frigidaire FFU12F2HW *Est. $390
- Midsize chest freezer Kenmore 16542 *Est. $425
- Compact chest freezer Kenmore 16922 *Est. $290
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Basic self- defrost upright freezer
- Good performance
- Inexpensive for an upright freezer
- Self-defrosting
- Interior light
- Relatively small capacity
- Noisier than a manual-defrost freezer
- No power light
- Not Energy Star-rated
If you prefer an upright freezer but you don't have a lot of space or your storage needs are modest, the 12.1-cubic-foot Frigidaire FFU12F2HW is a solid performer and receives very good reviews from users. It's less expensive than most other self-defrosting upright freezers, and owners say it has plenty of room for food, but some don't like the pocket handle mounted on the edge of the door. There's also some debate among owners over whether this particular freezer is quiet or noisy. If you need a large-capacity upright freezer, the 19.6-cubic-foot Whirlpool EV209NBTQ (*Est. $715) includes a convenient two-door design and is top-rated in professional tests. However, it is much more expensive than the Frigidaire.
The Frigidaire FFU12F2HW is also sold as the Kenmore 28262. We found professional reviews for these freezers at ConsumerReports.org and Bestcovery.com. Owner reviews at Sears.com and ABT.com provide helpful insight into how the freezer performs over time.
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Our Sources
1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
ConsumerReports.org tests 22 upright and chest freezers for its most recent roundup and rates each for temperature performance, energy efficiency and noise. Among the tested models is the Kenmore 28262, which is a rebranded Frigidaire FFU12F2HW.
Review: Freezers, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, Sept. 2009
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. She comments that the Frigidaire "offers more than the basics with good performance".
Review: Best Upright Freezer Overall, Mariette Mifflin, Aug. 21, 2009
3. 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. In terms of noise, it gets very mixed reviews; some say it's quiet, while others say it's irritatingly noisy. Several users say it spontaneously thawed, causing them to lose hundreds of dollars in food.
Review: Kenmore White 12.1 Cu. Ft. Upright Freezer, Contributors to Sears.com
4. 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. Although most say it is quiet, a few claim it is quite loud. Most owners agree that the door closes securely and the freezer offers plenty of storage space.
Review: Frigidaire Small Upright Freezer FFU12F2H, Contributors to ABT.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. "Mickeem" gives the Frigidaire an almost perfect rating, docking 1 point out of a total of 25 in the warranty category.
Review: Brrr! This Freezer is Cold!!! Frigidaire Freezer, "mickeem", June 12, 2008
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Frigidaire GLFC1526FW 14-4/5-Cubic-Foot Manual-Defrost Chest Freezer, White
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