Whirlpool EH151FXR

Chest freezers are a good choice if you mainly store foods for long periods; they are a top choice of people who like to buy large quantities of meat. If you need frequent access to freezer contents, an upright freezer may be a better choice. The now-discontinued 14.8-cubic-foot Whirlpool chest freezer is Energy Star-rated, giving it a higher efficiency rating than others. The freezer included safety features not found on most models, including a key-eject lock -- which means the freezer could only be opened when the key was pushed in and turned, a safety feature helpful in homes with small children. Four baskets help with organization, especially on the lower level. One caveat is that this Whirlpool chest freezer wasn't self-defrosting, and in one test, it was a little noisier than others.

The Whirlpool EH151FXR was tested at ConsumerReports.org, which provides the most thorough review of this freezer. It received very few owner-written reviews.