- Does it need to be defrosted?
- Yes. It is a manual-defrost chest freezer, so frost builds on the walls over time and you clear it periodically. That is the trade-off for the simpler, quieter cooling system.
- How does the 7-setting thermostat work?
- The dial sets how cold the cabinet runs, from a milder setting for packaged goods to a colder one for meat and long storage. Set it colder in hot garages and milder in cool basements.
- Can it go in a garage or unheated space?
- Chest freezers of this type generally tolerate cooler surroundings better than frost-free uprights, but check the maker's stated ambient temperature range before putting it in an unheated garage.
- What do the two baskets hold?
- They hang near the top for small, frequently used items so you are not digging through the whole load. They are removable, and the space beneath them holds the bulk of the food.
- Is it quiet enough for a living area?
- It is built as a quiet unit, and chest freezers run less often than uprights because cold air stays put when the lid is closed. Most owners place it in a garage, basement or utility room anyway.
- How does it compare with a frost-free upright?
- The chest holds cold better and has fewer parts to fail, but you defrost it by hand and reach down into it. An upright is easier to organize and never needs defrosting, at a higher cost and more noise.
- Where is the 12 Cu.Ft Chest Freezer, Small Compact Deep Freezer with Adjustable 7 Thermostat, 2 Removable Baskets, Energy Saving, Quiet Top Open Door Mini Meat Freezer with LED Light cheapest?
- At Urban Fine03, for $709.48, as of our latest check.