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Freezers: Ratings of Sources
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1. ConsumerReports.org
Sept. 2009
Freezers
by Editors of ConsumerReports.org
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Our AssessmentThis article features ratings of individual freezers along with a buyer's guide. Altogether, 22 chest and upright models are rated, and five recommendations are made. Information about the types of freezers and advice on how to choose the one that's right for you are provided, but there's almost no discussion about the models. A few of the rated freezers are discontinued, but ConsumerReports.org says similar ones are available. Despite these drawbacks, ConsumerReports.org is currently the best source we found for professional reviews of freezers.
2. GardenWeb.com
As of Dec. 2010
Appliances Forum
by Contributors to GardenWeb.com
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Our AssessmentThis appliances forum is part of the sprawling GardenWeb.com community of discussion forums. While there are several discussions about freezers, you'll need to search to find them, as they are located in numerous forums. One particularly enlightening thread reveals that several owners who started out with chest models ended up selling them and going with uprights, which are less energy efficient but are said to be easier to clean and organize.
3. ENERGYSTAR.gov
As of Dec. 2010
Energy Star Qualified Refrigerators and Freezers
by Editors of EnergyStar.gov
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Our AssessmentThis site offers a great deal of information on how to save energy and money when buying products for the home. There are frequent updates regarding the energy efficiency of appliances, including freezers. If you have particular models in mind, you can check the easy-to-use charts listing brand, model number and energy usage. However, the site does not recommend or rate any particular freezer models.
4. Sears.com
As of Dec. 2010
Freezers and Ice Makers
by Contributors to Sears.com
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Our AssessmentSears lets customers comment on freezers they own and several models get substantial feedback. One big advantage: this site is the only place to find user reviews on Kenmore freezers, which aren't sold elsewhere. Some Frigidaire and Whirlpool freezers also receive a few reviews each.
5. Viewpoints.com
As of Dec. 2010
Freezer Reviews
by Contributors to Viewpoints.com
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Our AssessmentViewpoints.com, a consumer-review site similar to Epinions.com, has 40 entries for freezers. Some freezers receive a dozen or more reviews, but most have just a handful. Models aren't always specified, so while the "Kenmore Elite Freezer Chest" receives about 20 reviews and high ratings, it's difficult to tell which model is being discussed.
6. Bestcovery.com
Aug. 2009
Freezers Reviews
by Mariette Mifflin
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Our AssessmentThis series of articles covers four types of freezers: upright, chest, self-defrost and manual-defrost. Appliances expert Mariette Mifflin chooses the Frigidaire GLFH21F8HW as the best upright and best self-defrost freezer, and the Frigidaire GLFC2528FW (which has since been discontinued) as the best chest and best manual-defrost freezer. Several other models are ranked below these two Frigidaire freezers, but there's no indication of whether the freezers were tested or what criteria the picks are based on. Brief discussion is included for each model.
7. GaltTech.com
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Freezer Reviews and Buying Guide
by Editors of GaltTech.com
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Our AssessmentEditors at GaltTech.com provide tips for purchasing a freezer. Model recommendations are based mostly on user reviews at several sites rather than professional testing, but each model has a brief description of its attributes. A brief section about freezer organization is included.
8. Amazon.com
As of Dec. 2010
Freezers: Upright Freezers, Chest Freezers
by Contributors to Amazon.com
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Our AssessmentAmazon.com allows users to post opinions about products they own. Only a handful of freezers get any reviews, and most of those are brief and from just one owner. But Amazon.com is still a good place to visit to gain some insight on how happy users are with their freezer once they get it home. The Haier HUM013EA compact freezer is the only freezer to get an above average overall rating from at least 10 reviewers.
9. Epinions.com
As of Dec. 2010
Freezers
by Contributors to Epinions.com
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Our AssessmentWe appreciate consumer-review sites like Epinions.com, especially when contributors find problems with products that professional reviewers might miss. However, since average consumers are unlikely to have experience with more than one model, comparative data is lacking. Few freezers rated here get more than one review, so it is impossible to draw many conclusions about individual models. On the positive side, some of the reviews here are longer and more detailed than on most other consumer-review sites.
10. ABT.com
As of Dec. 2010
Freezers
by Contributors to ABT.com
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Our AssessmentABT.com is an online appliance retailer that allows consumers to rate products and post reviews. More than 50 freezers are listed for sale here, but only a handful receives more than 10 reviews. Of those with the most reviews, the Gladiator Garageworks GAFZ21XXRK and Frigidaire FFC0923DW are the highest rated.
11. HomeDepot.com
As of Dec. 2010
Freezers
by Contributors to HomeDepot.com
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Our AssessmentRetailer Home Depot allows customers to post reviews about products purchased at its store. Though many freezers are listed, ratings are not readily available. Ratings are only visible on the product page, making it tricky to search for the best-reviewed products. Additionally, most reviews are very favorable, which makes it difficult to see which freezer is best. GE freezers are reviewed most often and a couple receive favorable ratings from more than 70 reviewers.
12. CompactAppliance.com
As of Dec. 2010
Freezers
by Contributors to CompactAppliance.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentCompactAppliance.com lists 60 freezers for sale, including upright, chest, medical and portable freezers. Most of the freezers don't receive any user reviews, however. The Edgestar CRF150SS and Avanti VM301W, both of which are compact upright freezers, get the most reviews with favorable ratings.
13. RCWilley.com
As of Dec. 2010
Freezers
by Contributors to RCWilley.com
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Our AssessmentMost of the freezers listed for sale at RCWilley.com have only a few reviews, if any. Still this site is a good backup resource for user reviews, especially if you're interested in a Frigidaire model, since they are reviewed most often.
14. Appliance.com
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How to Buy a Freezer
by Editors of Appliance.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentAppliance.com offers a buyer's guide that does a good job of telling consumers what freezer features to look for. The site also describes the newest models, but the editors neither compare these freezers nor offer an independent assessment; instead, they quote manufacturers' representatives. Still, if you're interested in what's new and upcoming, Appliance.com is an interesting site.
15. Which? magazine
As of Dec. 2010
Freezer Reviews
by Editors of Which? magazine
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Our AssessmentWhich? magazine is the U.K. equivalent of ConsumerReports.org. In this recent study, editors put 67 freezers from a wide variety of brands through rigorous testing. The models tested are not available in the U.S., although similar freezers might be found from such brands as Hotpoint, Bosch and Frigidaire. Experts say that all of the models did a good job of keeping food frozen; however, the design and arrangement of door bins, shelves and drawers can make a huge difference in convenience. Also, manufacturers' claims about storage space are often exaggerated because they don't seem to take shelves or drawers into consideration.
16. Choice magazine
April 17, 2009
Chest Freezers Review and Compare
by Editors of Choice magazine
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Our AssessmentThis Australian magazine, which is similar to Consumer Reports, subjects freezers to similarly thorough testing. Six chest freezers are tested, but none are available in the United States, and upright freezers aren't included in this test. A useful buyer's guide is included, however, and the advice given is relevant to American consumers.
17. ConsumerGuide.com
As of Dec.2010
Refrigerator and Freezer Stuff Guide
by Editors of ConsumerGuide.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentConsumerGuide.com's recommendations seem based on specifications and perhaps a quick once-over, as we can see no sign of actual testing. Five freezers are named best buys, including the Whirlpool EV209NBTQ, but some of them receive lower ratings than others that earn perfect 5-star ratings. The majority of the reviewed freezers are now discontinued, though similar models might be available in some cases. The site also offers a short buying guide.
     
 

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