These 7 freezer models sit on the next rung the size scale. It also has rolling wheels, making it easy to push into tight spots without hurting your knuckles. If you feel a slightly larger freezer is more ideal, it's worth taking a good look at the Kenmore 29702 which has a storage capacity of 6.5 cu. And, because it has a pair of front wheels, it's possible to move it around house without any weightlifting. It measures 21” W x 22-5/8” D x 49-5/8” H, making it easy to niftily slip into the narrowest of spaces.Īlthough it weighs only 72.6 lbs, it can hold up to 194 lbs-nearly 3 times its weight. If you are a looking for a compact upright freezer, the 5.1 cu. And because freezer dimensions are given to the last fraction of an inch, there really is no excuse. If a freezer is even just 1/4 an inch too wide, it's of no use to you. Or that there wasn't enough floor space or headroom in its designated spot. Only to find-to your utter dismay-that it was too wide to pass through the front door. Since all of these pieces are easily removable, we measured the amount of usable space without them, which totaled 14.53 usable cubic feet.If this sounds obvious, then you've probably never bought a big-ticket appliance from the store, hauled it into the back of your truck and driven it home. Two buckets and three plastic partitions help break up the large internal cavity. At 14.8-cubic-feet, it should accommodate the freezing needs of an average-sized family quite comfortably. This Kenmore straddles the line between a compact freezer and a massive one. Storage Space A comfortable middle ground That’s still quite chilly, and means that your food should be alright to eat as long as your local utilities can fix any outage within a day and a half. However, it only took a total of just over 11 hours for that same food to reach 0✯, which is really impressive.Īfter 36 hours without power, the internal temperature of our test materials had only thawed to 29.4✯. It took about one hour and 42 minutes for room-temperature food to hit 32✯-nothing special. This Kenmore managed to blow away the competition when it came to freezing times. Freezing & Thawing Faster than the speed of ice Cranking down the thermostat all the way to compensate might run up your electric bill a bit more, but it may save you from freezer burnt food. Over the course of our 72-hour test, we noticed some spikes. The only problem we had was with temperature fluctuation. With an average difference of just 1.5✯ across space from any two given points in this freezer, it’s also quite consistent internally. Average temperatures came in at -1.1✯, and it's of the few machines we’ve seen that actually hits below the ideal 0✯ when we set the thermostat to the manufacturer's recommended setting. If nothing else, this Kenmore does cold really well. Temperature Performance It’s as cold as ice We weren't thrilled with some of the temperature fluctuations over time, but when it comes to bulk freezing, this machine gets the job done. ![]() ![]() With fast chilling and really cold temperatures, the Kenmore 16542 (MSRP $569.99) chest freezer does exactly what you’d expect. Prices drop to $430 for this Sears-only product. If you’re looking for a basic freezer that doesn’t need to match the capacity of your local Costco, it could be a good fit-especially if you wait for a sale. A moderate size, affordable pricetag, and customizable interior make it a good utility player. This Kenmore chest freezer isn’t idiot-proof-you still have to deal with defrosting it-but it comes pretty close. Low Brow Bargains A basic box for freezing things ![]() We did find some temperature fluctuation, but if you crank down the thermostat you shouldn't have to worry about freezer burn. Per the manufacturer's instructions, we set it to 4, which resulted in wonderfully cold temperatures. The control knob is found on the outside and uses a 0-7 point scale.
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