OT - Recommended Upright Freezer?

Star_TrEGG

My generous mother-in-law would like to get me a Christmas gift and I'm considering an upright freezer (~20 cu ft) to be placed in my garage for all the great future deals on meats from SRF, Restaurant Depot and Costco.  I've reviewed previous threads on upright freezers and I'm considering the Frigidaire FFFH21F6QW or FGVU21F8QF because I like the idea of a front digital panel.  Any Eggheads with experience on these models, or have any other recommendations?  Really appreciate your insight.

Shiff

We have 2 upright Frigidaire freezers in our basement - both with a digital panel.

"His" Freezer model GLFH21F8HWG - 20,5 cubic feet - 3.5 years old
"Hers" Freezer model LFFH17F7HWH - 16.5 cubic feet - 4.5 years old

Both have performed very well with no problems.  They are both frost free and I have never seen any evidence that the frost free feature has caused any harm to the food stored in them. We do keep both freezers very full almost all the time.

RRP

In the past 43 years we have owned only 2 upright freezers so we certainly have gotten our moneys worth! The first was a monkey ward and this current one is a Sears. Both have resided in our unheated/uncooled garages. While I can't help you with your question I'm just stating I'm a fan of uprights. If and when this Sears bites the dust I probably will pop for one that is insulated and meant for a garage location.

Star_TrEGG

Shiff said:

We have 2 upright Frigidaire freezers in our basement - both with a digital panel.

"His" Freezer model GLFH21F8HWG - 20,5 cubic feet - 3.5 years old
"Hers" Freezer model LFFH17F7HWH - 16.5 cubic feet - 4.5 years old

Both have performed very well with no problems.  They are both frost free and I have never seen any evidence that the frost free feature has caused any harm to the food stored in them. We do keep both freezers very full almost all the time.

@Shiff Wow, you have two upright freezers?  You probably saved so much money on discounted meats!  Both are really nice freezers but they're now discontinued.  I believe the Frigidaire models I cited could be the successors.  Anyways it's good to know your freezers are performing well and their frost-free feature don't appear to effect the foods. 

Star_TrEGG

RRP said:

In the past 43 years we have owned only 2 upright freezers so we certainly have gotten our moneys worth! The first was a monkey ward and this current one is a Sears. Both have resided in our unheated/uncooled garages. While I can't help you with your question I'm just stating I'm a fan of uprights. If and when this Sears bites the dust I probably will pop for one that is insulated and meant for a garage location.

@RRP Talk within the business community is that Sears may fold after the holiday season or sometime next month.  Two of their senior execs departed right in the middle of holiday season, which isn't a good sign.  Suppliers are also limiting what they provide Sears anticipating a near future bankruptcy.  I'll definitely keep my eye open for some potential "Out of Business" sales.

Eggscuses

I have a Frigidaire 1 year old, don't know the model off hand,  but it can be used as a freezer or a fridge. No problems.

RRP

Star_TrEGG said:

@RRP Talk within the business community is that Sears may fold after the holiday season or sometime next month.  Two of their senior execs departed right in the middle of holiday season, which isn't a good sign.  Suppliers are also limiting what they provide Sears anticipating a near future bankruptcy.  I'll definitely keep my eye open for some potential "Out of Business" sales.

In the near past I was told by a very reliable source that Whirlpool made Sears freezers for years and years. As for Sears going belly up that has been the rumor for quite some time now. 

Star_TrEGG

Eggscuses said:

I have a Frigidaire 1 year old, don't know the model off hand,  but it can be used as a freezer or a fridge. No problems.

@Eggscuses I've heard that Frigidaire upright freezers tend to have small, shallow drip pans that spills water.  Is this an issue with your freezer?

NPHuskerFL

We have one.  Satisfied with the performance and has sufficient space.

Star_TrEGG

NPHuskerFL said:

We have one.  Satisfied with the performance and has sufficient space.

Thanks @NPHuskerFL !  Do you have the white or stainless steel version?

Legume

Get one with an alarm if you can. 

Star_TrEGG

Legume said:

Get one with an alarm if you can. 

@Legume Great advice!

Hotch

Thermoworks has some nice temp alarms for fridge and freezers.
http://www.thermoworks.com/Alarms/Fridge-Alarms

abpgwolf

We have a old Norge that we bought 12 years ago for $30. The family that was moving dad into a nursing home. It was at least 25 years old when we bought it and it's still humming away in our garage today. 

Star_TrEGG

abpgwolf said:

We have a old Norge that we bought 12 years ago for $30. The family that was moving dad into a nursing home. It was at least 25 years old when we bought it and it's still humming away in our garage today. 

@abpgwolf Seems like the freezers these days don't last as long as they did back then.

Eggscuses

Star_TrEGG said:

Eggscuses said:

I have a Frigidaire 1 year old, don't know the model off hand,  but it can be used as a freezer or a fridge. No problems.

@Eggscuses I've heard that Frigidaire upright freezers tend to have small, shallow drip pans that spills water.  Is this an issue with your freezer?

No that's never happened, that I've noticed, but I'm not down there with it all the time either.

NPHuskerFL

Star_TrEGG said:

NPHuskerFL said:

We have one.  Satisfied with the performance and has sufficient space.

Thanks @NPHuskerFL !  Do you have the white or stainless steel version?

Has an alarm for the door.  Not sure if the alarm is tied to temp or just time on extended open door.

Star_TrEGG

NPHuskerFL said:

Star_TrEGG said:

NPHuskerFL said:

We have one.  Satisfied with the performance and has sufficient space.

Thanks @NPHuskerFL !  Do you have the white or stainless steel version?

Has an alarm for the door.  Not sure if the alarm is tied to temp or just time on extended open door.

Thanks, @NPHuskerFL !