Electactic 3.2 Cu. Ft. Chest Freezer

Price facts

• Last seen at $301.12 at Target on Nov 8.

Our take on the Electactic 3.2 Cu. Ft. Chest Freezer

The Electactic 3.2 Cu. Ft. Chest Freezer is a compact chest freezer with a removable wire basket and an adjustable thermostat. Its small footprint and low height suit apartments, garages, and small kitchens where a full-size freezer won't fit. It holds roughly 110 pounds of frozen food, less than a 5 cu. ft. chest but more than most mini freezers. Owners of budget chest freezers like this one often note that the lid seal and interior finish feel basic, so it is best treated as a secondary freezer rather than a primary one.

Electactic 3.2 Cu. Ft. Chest Freezer prices at every store

Electactic 3.2 Cu. Ft. Chest Freezer price history

Lowest price we've seen: $301.12 on Nov 8 at Target. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 8.

Questions and answers

How much food fits in a 3.2 cu. ft. chest freezer?

About 110 pounds of frozen food, roughly three to four grocery bags of meat or several weeks of batch-cooked meals. It suits one or two people as a secondary freezer, not a family's main freezer.

Does it need to be defrosted manually?

Yes. It is a manual-defrost chest freezer with no auto-defrost cycle or drain plug, so you empty it and let the ice melt when frost builds up. Defrosting every few months keeps it running efficiently.

Can it sit in a garage or unheated space?

Check the label for its climate class before putting it in an unheated garage. Many budget chest freezers are rated for ambient temperatures no lower than about 50°F, and running one colder than that can stop the compressor from cycling properly.

How loud is it?

Chest freezers are generally quieter than uprights because cold air stays put and the compressor runs less. Expect a low hum, with a louder cycle when it first cools down or after you load warm food.

What comes in the box?

The freezer, one removable wire storage basket, and the power cord. It does not include a lock, an interior light, or a defrost drain hose.

Is it worth it over a small upright freezer?

A chest keeps cold better and holds more for its footprint, but an upright is easier to organize and reach into. Choose the chest for bulk storage and the upright if you want shelves and quick access.

Where is the Electactic 3.2 Cu. Ft. Chest Freezer cheapest?

At Target, for $301.12, as of our latest check.

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