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What are the best freezers for long-term storage?
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Best freezers for long-term storage
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Frigidaire FFFH17F2QW
$703.99
16.6 cu-ft.
120 V
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Frigidaire FFFC22M6QW
$597.60
21.3 cu-ft
120 V
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Frigidaire FFFH17F2QW
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Spacious storage
The upright freezer has 16 cu-ft. of storage space, enough for a family of five. Five wire shelves divide the storage space. They are deep enough to hold large amounts of food comfortably.
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Available in only one color
The freezer only comes in white. There is no stainless steel finish option like in other freezers.
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Capacity:
16.6 cu-ft.
Voltage:
120 V
Number of shelves/baskets:
4
Frost free:
Yes
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Can provide low temperatures
This freezer can reach temperatures as low as -10 °F (-23 °C) and keep them even throughout the cavity. This helps maintain food quality.
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Primitive temperature controls
The temperature dial is very basic, labeled with a range from 0 to 7.
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Great value for money
Given its price tag, this freezer provides excellent value, due to its large storage space, decent temperature range, and high-quality thermal insulation.
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Door can be locked
You can lock the freezer to prevent kids from opening it up.
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Very efficient for its size
The unit consumes just 430 kWh annually, which is equivalent to roughly 52 dollars. This is an impressive value for a freezer this big.
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Fast freezing times
The freezer cools down food very quickly. It takes roughly 90 minutes to chill room temperature foods to +32 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Light indicator
There is a light that indicates if the freezer is working or not. It's useful for spotting problems and saving your food from spoiling.
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Energy Star certified
This certificate means that the freezer is energy efficient. Therefore, it will save you money. Additionally, this certificate states that this freezer has an acceptable environmental running cost.
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Good thermal insulation
Even if there is a power outage, the freezer will maintain cold temperatures for more than a day as long as it isn’t opened. For example, if the power runs out, the freezer can maintain temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit for more than 36 hours.
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Bright LED interior light
There is an interior light that turns on when the freezer is opened. While it's bright, it can be easily blocked if the upper shelf is filled.
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Frost free
There is no need to defrost it occasionally as you don’t have to worry about ice buildup.
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Frigidaire FFFC22M6QW
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Cons
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Ideal for massive storage
The 21 cu-ft. of storage space is more than enough to store an entire family's food reserves. It's even capable of storing a whole animal, which can be useful for hunters and butchers.
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Slow freezing times
Because of the large capacity, the freezer struggles to freeze products fast. It takes more than two hours to get meat below the freezing point and almost a day to completely freeze it.
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Capacity:
21.3 cu-ft
Voltage:
120 V
Number of shelves/baskets:
4
Frost free:
No
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Cost-efficient to run
The freezer consumes an average of 383 kWh of energy annually, which translates to roughly $46.
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Lacks Energy Star certificate
This unit doesn't fulfill the standards needed to get this certificate.
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Well insulated
The freezer does an excellent job in keeping the cold air in, very useful in case of power loss. The food will still be frozen even after one and a half days without power have passed.
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Only available in white
This is the only color available for this freezer. There are no black or stainless steel options.
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Adjustable dividers
You can divide the bottom of the freezer using the included five adjustable dividers.
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Inaccurate temperature controls
As the control dial works only in increments from 0 to 7, there is no way to know the actual temperature without using a separate thermometer.
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Illuminated interior for easy handling
The interior light helps with organizing and finding stuff deep within the freezer
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Needs to be defrosted
The freezer will need to be defrosted once in a while, but the built-in water drain facilitates this task.
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Has a power-on indicator
There is a power-on light that shows when the freezer is operating. It makes spotting power-related problems easier.
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Pop-out door lock
When you lock the freezer, the lock will automatically pop out so you won’t forget it.
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Temperature variations are minimal
The freezer keeps an extremely even temperature across the freezer, so everything will be frozen uniformly. Additionally, there are no noticeable temperature variations when the unit is working. An excellent result for a machine this big.
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Color-coded storage baskets
There are four colored storage baskets that you can place throughout the freezer and sort your food according to your preferences.
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