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OT - Recommended Upright Freezer?

Star_TrEGG
Star_TrEGG Posts: 111
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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.
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  • Shiff
    Shiff Posts: 1,835
    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.
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    Barry, Lancaster, PA
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,455
    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.
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • Star_TrEGG
    Star_TrEGG Posts: 111
    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. 
    BGE Large, MiniMax & Mini; Weber Summit Charcoal Grilling Center, Weber Smokey Mountain 18.5" & E-310 natural gas; CyberQ Cloud; Flame Boss 200; ThermoWorks Smoke & Thermopen Mk4
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  • Star_TrEGG
    Star_TrEGG Posts: 111
    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.
    BGE Large, MiniMax & Mini; Weber Summit Charcoal Grilling Center, Weber Smokey Mountain 18.5" & E-310 natural gas; CyberQ Cloud; Flame Boss 200; ThermoWorks Smoke & Thermopen Mk4
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  • Eggscuses
    Eggscuses Posts: 406
    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.
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,455
    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. 
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • Star_TrEGG
    Star_TrEGG Posts: 111
    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?
    BGE Large, MiniMax & Mini; Weber Summit Charcoal Grilling Center, Weber Smokey Mountain 18.5" & E-310 natural gas; CyberQ Cloud; Flame Boss 200; ThermoWorks Smoke & Thermopen Mk4
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    We have one.  Satisfied with the performance and has sufficient space.
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • Star_TrEGG
    Star_TrEGG Posts: 111
    NPHuskerFL said:
    We have one.  Satisfied with the performance and has sufficient space.
    Thanks @NPHuskerFL !  Do you have the white or stainless steel version?
    BGE Large, MiniMax & Mini; Weber Summit Charcoal Grilling Center, Weber Smokey Mountain 18.5" & E-310 natural gas; CyberQ Cloud; Flame Boss 200; ThermoWorks Smoke & Thermopen Mk4
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,936
    Get one with an alarm if you can. 
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
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  • Star_TrEGG
    Star_TrEGG Posts: 111
    Legume said:
    Get one with an alarm if you can. 
    @Legume Great advice!
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  • Hotch
    Hotch Posts: 3,564
    Thermoworks has some nice temp alarms for fridge and freezers.
    http://www.thermoworks.com/Alarms/Fridge-Alarms
    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
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  • abpgwolf
    abpgwolf Posts: 564
    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. 

    Lititz, PA – XL BGE

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    Star_TrEGG Posts: 111
    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.

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  • Eggscuses
    Eggscuses Posts: 406
    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.
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    edited December 2016
    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.



    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • Star_TrEGG
    Star_TrEGG Posts: 111
    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 !
    BGE Large, MiniMax & Mini; Weber Summit Charcoal Grilling Center, Weber Smokey Mountain 18.5" & E-310 natural gas; CyberQ Cloud; Flame Boss 200; ThermoWorks Smoke & Thermopen Mk4
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