Whirlpool EH151FXR

The Whirlpool EH151FXR is tested at Consumer Reports, which provides the most thorough review of this freezer. It gets very few owner-written reviews, though it is available at many retail stores, including Lowes.com, where it has yet to receive any comments.

Chest freezers are a good choice if you mainly store foods for long periods; they are a top choice of hunters or others who like to buy large quantities of meat. If you need frequent access to freezer contents, an upright freezer like the top-rated General Electric FUF14DTRWH (*est. $450) may be a better choice. The 14.8-cubic-foot Whirlpool chest freezer is Energy Star-rated, giving it a higher efficiency rating than others. The freezer includes safety features not found on most models, including a key-eject lock -- which means the freezer can only be opened when the key is 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 isn't self-defrosting, and in one test, it was a little noisier than others.