Compare the 10 Best FreezersSeptember 2017
Every week we analyse the technical specs, reviews and prices of every freezer on the market in the US to determine our top 10 list. In total we compared over 2,480 freezers, 677 reviews and 2,650 prices. Last updated 19 September 2017.
Frigidaire FFFH17F2QW
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99
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1 Award |
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97
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Excellent |
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88
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Fully-Featured |
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80
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$824 / 10 Years |
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90
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Excellent |
| Best Buy | $529.99 |
| Appliances Connection | $579.00 |
| A J Madison | $629.00 |
GE FCM11PHWW
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92
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Excellent |
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76
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Good Features |
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57
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$3,653 / 10 Years |
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74
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Very Good |
| A J Madison | $429.00 |
| Appliances Connection | $449.00 |
Frigidaire FFVU17F4QW
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88
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Excellent |
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75
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Good Features |
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59
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$608 / 10 Years |
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73
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Very Good |
Frigidaire FFFC22M6QW
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83
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Excellent |
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72
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Good Features |
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52
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$733 / 10 Years |
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68
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Good |
Frigidaire FFFC18M6QW
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76
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Very Good |
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70
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Good Features |
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50
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$633 / 10 Years |
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64
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Good |
Gorenje FN 6192
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62
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Good |
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68
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Good Features |
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62
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$453 / 10 Years |
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60
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Good |
Gorenje FN6192PW
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53
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Average |
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66
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Good Features |
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60
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$453 / 10 Years |
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56
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Average |
AEG AHB92231
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64
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Good Features |
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96
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$233 / 10 Years |
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52
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Average |
Gorenje FN6192CX
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45
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Mediocre |
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64
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Good Features |
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58
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$453 / 10 Years |
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52
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Average |
AEG AHB92631LW
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64
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Good Features |
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96
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$251 / 10 Years |
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52
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Average |
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Freezer Buying Guide
Capacity
A dedicated freezer is ideal for families that need to store large quantities of frozen food. Often they can be combined with a matching fridge to create a huge fridge freezer combined of two appliances placed next to each other. They key is to make sure that the freezer door is reversible, which will allow your combined fridge freezer unit doors to both open from the middle.
Advances in insulation technology have allowed freezer manufacturers to increase the available space inside modern freezer units. The biggest upright freezers have over 350 litres of internal storage and the largest chest freezer can have nearly 600 litres of internal storage - that's enough to store three supermarket shopping trolleys full of food!
Frost Free Interior
Older freezers and some budget freezers require periodic defrosting which means switching the freezer off, removing all the food, and catching all the thawing ice in a tray. This is necessary to prevent excessive frost build up inside the freezer and to keep it operating efficiently.
Many freezers have frost free technology. This means that no defrosting is required and the freezer will not frost up over time. They work by controlling the humidity level inside the freezer to prevent frost particles from forming.
Easy Access Drawers
Some freezers come with easy to access pull out drawers. Transparent draw fronts make it easy to see what's stored inside and smooth sliding rails make pulling the drawer out effortless. Look out for deep drawer sizes which can be useful for storing bulky items.
Ice Makers
Built in ice makers are available in some stand alone freezers. Commonly they make the ice in one of the drawers which can then be pulled out and used.
Most automatic ice makers will normally need a plumbed water connection within 1.5m of the freezer. Some freezers may have simpler, semi automatic ice makers that you must fill manually.
Other Features
LED Lighting
These low energy bulbs create bright illumination of all parts of your freezer and produce a very low level of heat.
Rapid Freezing
Rapid freezing lets you temporarily increase the freezing rate of the freezer so that new items freeze more quickly.
Variable Speed Compressors
Multiple speed settings lets the compressor run quietly in normal operation and also creates more consistent internal temperatures.
Digital Controls
Digital temperature controls let you set the internal temperature of the freezer precisely and are easier to use than vague temperature dials.
Warning Alarms
An alarm will sound if the freezer door has accidentally been left open or if the internal temperature of the freezer is too high.
Soft Close Doors
The freezer door gently closes itself as you push the door shut.
Installation Tips
It's best to measure the space that your freezer is to fit in several times to make sure that you don't make a mistake. In determining whether the freezer will fit you should consider the freezer door hinge position and the space required for the thickness of the freezer door when it is opened. Don't forget about the size of any openings or staircases that the freezer will have to pass through to get it to the installation location.
The air temperature around the freezer is important for optimal operation. Most freezers are designed to work inside a heated room, so don't install your freezer in a outbuilding unless it is specifically designed for that purpose. You should also ensure adequate ventilation to the rear of the freezer.
Once your freezer has been delivered you should leave it standing upright for 4 hours before switching it on if it was transported horizontally. If it was transported vertically then standing for 1 hour should be sufficient.
Freezer Retailers, Prices and Features
Freezer Prices
Freezers range in price from $255 to $1,244 and in total we found prices for 16 freezers. On average, a new freezer costs $714 and 80% of freezers are priced between $429 and $955. The most expensive freezer that we found is the AEG ABE81826NC at $1,243, and the cheapest is the GE FCM7SKWW at only $255.
Freezer Brands - Price Range
AEG freezers start at $1,243 and the most expensive AEG freezer costs $1,243. The average price of AEG freezers is $1,243 which is the highest average price of all freezer brands.
The average price of Bosch freezers is $1,036 which is the second highest average price of all freezer brands. Bosch freezers range in price from $953 to $1,119.
The third highest average freezer price out of all brands is Neff freezers with an average price of $955. Neff freezers range in price from $955 to $955.
Freezer Brands - Average Ratings
We have checked 3 expert reviews and 566 user reviews for freezers written online and used this information to determine the average rating for each brand of freezer. The top rated freezer brand is Frigidaire with an average rating of 94%. The second best brand is Bosch with 91% and the third best brand is White Knight with 91%.
Biggest Freezer Retailers
The biggest freezer retailer by number of products currently for sale is eBay. We found 15 current freezer offers from eBay. The second biggest freezer retailer is Appliances Connection with 7 offers. That means eBay is more than twice as big as Appliances Connection when it comes to freezers. Best Buy is the third biggest retailer with 6 current offers.
When Are Most New Freezers Released?
Over the last 3 years we couldn't see any noticeable pattern in the release month for new freezers. Last year most new freezers were released in July, with 40 new freezers released that month. 108 new freezers were released in April 2015 making it the biggest month that year for new freezer releases. July was the biggest month in 2014 for new freezers, with 85 new freezers released that month.
How Fast Do Freezer Prices Drop After Release?
In the first 6 months after release, freezers drop in price by 0% on average. That means a saving of $3 on a typical $714 new freezer if you wait 6 months before buying.
Freezer Net Capacities
This is the total usable (net) capacity of the freezer, measured in litres.
Comparing all freezers, the freezer net capacities range from 30L to 612L. The freezer net capacities of the majority of freezers range from 76L to 120L. The FrigidaireFFFC22M6QW has the highest freezer net capacity. This freezer is a 612L capacity freezer and can be purchased for $713.90. The FrigidaireFFFC22M6QW has the lowest freezer net capacity. This freezer is a 141.5L capacity freezer and is priced at $299.00.
A higher capacity means that more food can be stored in the freezer at a time.
Types
Upright is the most common type amongst new freezers. We found 455 freezers that are upright freezers. We found 168 freezers that are chest freezers, making chest the second most popular type amongst new freezers.
Widths
Across the range of freezers, the widths range from 439mm to 1,860mm. The FrigidaireFFFC22M6QW, which can be purchased for $713.90, has the widest width and is a 1,860mm wide freezer. The freezer with the narrowest width is the FrigidaireFFFC22M6QW, which is a 556mm wide freezer and is on sale for $1,243.33.
Heights
Across the range of freezers, the heights range from 492mm to 2,134mm. The NeffGS7343I30 has the tallest height. This freezer is a 1,860mm high freezer and sells for $955.12. The NeffGS7343I30 has the shortest height. This freezer is an 850mm high freezer and currently retails for $494.17.
Energy Efficiency of Freezers
The Energy Efficiency Class of a freezer shows how well it uses energy, and how much is unnecessarily wasted. Products are ranked from G to A++ in terms of how little energy they use compared to the norm.
A+ is the most popular energy efficiency rating amongst new freezers. We found 364 freezers that have an energy efficiency rating of A+. We found 210 freezers that have an energy efficiency rating of A++, making A++ the second most popular energy efficiency rating amongst new freezers.
A freezer with a better energy efficiency rating will consume less energy whenever they are used, saving you money and making them better for the environment.
Biggest Freezer Retailers
We found 15 current offers for freezers from eBay making it the biggest freezer retailer. That is more than twice as big as the second biggest retailer, Appliances Connection for whom we found 7 current offers for freezers. The third biggest retailer is Best Buy with 6 current freezer offers.
Which Are the Cheapest Retailers for Freezers?
The cheapest store by number of freezer for which they offer the cheapest price is v with the cheapest price on 12 freezers.
Proportion of Freezers for Which Each Retailer is Cheapest?
eBay most frequently has the cheapest freezer prices (found to be cheapest for 80% of its freezers).