Do I have to defrost it by hand?

Yes. It is manual defrost, so you empty it and let the frost melt periodically. Frost-free uprights cost more and use a heater cycle.

How much food does 19 cu. ft. hold?

Roughly a year of meat for a small family, or a large garden harvest. Six shelves let you separate categories.

Can the door be switched to open the other way?

Yes, the door is rehingeable. It ships right-swing, so plan the space around the swing before installing.

Does it work in a cold garage?

Check the rated ambient range before putting it in an unheated space. Many uprights lose efficiency or stop cooling in freezing temperatures.

Is there an ice maker?

No. It is storage only, so you need ice trays or a separate ice maker.

How much clearance does it need?

The door needs room to swing, and the height to the hinge is about 79 inches, so leave space above and beside it for airflow.

Where is the Hamilton Beach 19 Cu. ft. Upright Freezer cheapest?

At Walmart, for $848.34, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Hamilton Beach 19 Cu. ft. Upright Freezer?

Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 24 ratings.

Where can I buy the Hamilton Beach 19 Cu. ft. Upright Freezer?

4 stores we checked sell it, including Wayfair, curtisint.com, Walmart, eBay.

Hamilton Beach 19 Cu. ft. Upright Freezer

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$848.34at WalmartChecked Nov 8

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Hamilton Beach 19 Cu. ft. Upright Freezer

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$848.34at WalmartChecked Nov 8

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Last seen at $848.34 at Walmart on Nov 8.
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Our take on the Hamilton Beach 19 Cu. ft. Upright Freezer

This is a full-size upright freezer with 19 cubic feet of space, six adjustable wire shelves and a stainless steel finish. It runs from 0°F down to -13°F, so it holds long-term storage temperatures, and it has an integrated lock and key plus two rear rollers for moving it. Unlike frost-free uprights, it uses manual defrost, which means periodic thawing but steadier cold and no heater cycling. It suits households that stock up on bulk meat, garden produce or a second freezer's worth of food; the narrow 30.6-inch width helps it fit where a chest freezer would not.

Best forHouseholds buying meat or produce in bulkGarage or basement overflow storageKitchen or utility room with a narrow slotAnyone who wants a lockable freezer

Pros

19 cu. ft. holds a large stock of food
Six adjustable wire shelves make organizing easy
Reaches -13°F for long-term storage
Integrated lock and key
Narrow 30.6-inch width fits tight spaces
Rear rollers help with positioning

Cons

Manual defrost means emptying and thawing it
Wire shelves let small items tip or fall through
Single door, right-swing only unless rehinged
No ice maker
Tall 79-inch height needs clearance to open the door

Hamilton Beach 19 Cu. ft. Upright Freezer prices at every store

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$848.34Checked Nov 8
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$1,949.00Checked Nov 8
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$1,266.92Checked Nov 8
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Hamilton Beach 19 Cu. ft. Upright Freezer price history

Lowest price we've seen: $848.34 on Nov 8 at Walmart. Tracked across 3 stores since Nov 8.

What reviewers say

4.2 / 524 ratings

Ratings are solid but limited, and owners mainly judge it on space and cold-holding rather than features. The recurring complaint is manual defrost and the chore of clearing frost.

What people mention

DefrostCriticisedOwners say frost builds up and the freezer has to be emptied and thawed by hand.
CapacityPraisedReviewers like how much food fits in a narrow footprint.
ShelvingMixedAdjustable wire shelves are flexible but small items can slip through the gaps.
TemperaturePraisedIt holds a steady deep-freeze temperature.
BuildMixedThe stainless finish looks good, but only a small number of ratings leaves durability uncertain.

Specifications

Capacity: 538 liters
Depth: 56 inches (with door open)
Height: 79.25 inches (to top of door hinge)
Width: 30.6 inches
Freezer Type: Upright
Door Count: 1
Defrost Type: Manual
Temperature Range

Questions and answers

Do I have to defrost it by hand?: Yes. It is manual defrost, so you empty it and let the frost melt periodically. Frost-free uprights cost more and use a heater cycle.
How much food does 19 cu. ft. hold?: Roughly a year of meat for a small family, or a large garden harvest. Six shelves let you separate categories.
Can the door be switched to open the other way?: Yes, the door is rehingeable. It ships right-swing, so plan the space around the swing before installing.
Does it work in a cold garage?: Check the rated ambient range before putting it in an unheated space. Many uprights lose efficiency or stop cooling in freezing temperatures.
Is there an ice maker?: No. It is storage only, so you need ice trays or a separate ice maker.
How much clearance does it need?: The door needs room to swing, and the height to the hinge is about 79 inches, so leave space above and beside it for airflow.
Where is the Hamilton Beach 19 Cu. ft. Upright Freezer cheapest?: At Walmart, for $848.34, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Hamilton Beach 19 Cu. ft. Upright Freezer?: Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 24 ratings.
Where can I buy the Hamilton Beach 19 Cu. ft. Upright Freezer?: 4 stores we checked sell it, including Wayfair, curtisint.com, Walmart, eBay.