Maytag MQU1654BEW

Consumer Reports is the only major reviewer of freezers. In its most recent update, editors test 15 upright and chest freezers for ease of use and temperature consistency. We found user ratings for the Maytag freezer at Epinions, where owners rate a slightly smaller version of the MQU164BEW.

The Maytag MQU1654BEW is an upright freezer with 15.9 cu. ft. capacity -- one of the largest sizes available to consumers. The catch is that this freezer isn't self-defrosting, so you'll need to defrost it manually now and again (about once a year). Still, for its large size, the Maytag freezer is a good value. Features include four fixed door bins, full-width shelves, an interior light, a door lock and two adjustable front legs for leveling. In reviews, the Maytag MQU1654BEW is quiet compared to others. It's also Energy Star-rated, so it has a higher efficiency rating.