- How much food fits in 7 cu. ft.?
- Roughly a quarter of a side of beef, or several months of bulk meat and frozen goods for a family of four. The single basket is best for small items you want on top.
- Do I have to defrost it by hand?
- Yes. It is manual defrost, so plan to empty it and let the frost melt periodically. The front-mount drain lets meltwater run out instead of pooling inside.
- Can it go in a garage or unheated space?
- Danby builds this as a basic chest freezer, and owners commonly put it in garages and basements. Check the manual for the ambient temperature range before placing it in extreme heat or cold.
- How is it different from a frost-free upright?
- A chest holds cold air when opened and needs no defrost cycles, but you organize it by digging. A frost-free upright is easier to sort and never needs manual defrost, at a higher cost and with more cold-air loss when the door opens.
- What comes in the box?
- The freezer and one wire storage basket. No extra baskets, light or accessories are included.
- How big is it and how heavy?
- About 40 by 35.6 by 33.3 inches and 91 lb. It needs a dedicated floor space and a second person to move it into place.
- Where is the Danby 7 Cu. Ft. Energy-Efficient Chest Freezer Foam-Insulated Compact Food Storage Solution cheapest?
- At Home Appliance, for $346.99, 15% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Danby 7 Cu. Ft. Energy-Efficient Chest Freezer Foam-Insulated Compact Food Storage Solution?
- 13 stores we checked sell it, including Home Appliance, AJ Madison, Klearview Appliance, Mt Vernon TV & Appliance, Appliance Village.