- Is 1.6 cu. ft. enough for a household?
- No, it is a secondary freezer. It holds roughly a few bags of frozen vegetables, some meat and a couple of ice cream tubs. A family should treat it as overflow storage, not the main freezer.
- Does it need to be defrosted by hand?
- Yes. It uses manual defrost, so frost builds up on the interior walls and you clear it periodically. That is typical for compact freezers at this size.
- Can the door open either way?
- Yes. The door is reversible, so you can set the hinge on the left or right to suit your space. The recessed handle keeps it flush against walls and cabinets.
- How much energy does it use?
- It is Energy Star rated at about 207 kWh per year, which is low for a freezer. Actual use depends on room temperature and how often the door is opened.
- Can it stand in a garage or unheated room?
- Midea positions it as a compact freezer, and many buyers use it in garages and basements. Check the manual for the rated ambient temperature range before placing it somewhere that gets very cold or very hot.
- Does it make ice or dispense water?
- No. There is no ice maker and no water dispenser. You would need ice trays or a separate ice maker.
- Where is the Midea 1.6 Cu. Ft. Upright Freezer cheapest?
- At BuyDig.com, for $105.00, 25% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Midea 1.6 Cu. Ft. Upright Freezer?
- 6 stores we checked sell it, including BuyDig.com, Walmart, Wayfair, eBay, Advanced Mixology.