- Is this freezer good for a garage?
- Yes. Whynter rates it garage ready and it is designed for kitchens, basements, garages and offices. Its compressor cooling holds the set temperature across a range of -10°F to 2°F.
- Do I have to defrost it by hand?
- Yes. It uses manual defrost, so you need to empty it and let the ice melt periodically. Frost-free uprights cost more and are usually larger.
- How much food fits inside?
- About 2.1 cu. ft. across two removable wire shelves. That suits a few bags of frozen goods or overflow from a main freezer, not a full household stock.
- Can I lock it?
- Yes. It has a built-in lock on the door, which helps in shared kitchens and offices.
- Is it energy efficient?
- It carries an Energy Star rating and draws about 0.88 amps. Actual use depends on the thermostat setting and how often the door opens.
- How is it different from a chest freezer?
- It is upright, so you reach in from the front and can organize shelves instead of digging through a deep well. Chest freezers of similar size usually hold more and need defrosting less often.
- Where is the Whynter Energy Star 1.1 cu. ft. Upright Freezer with Lock cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $199.36, 46% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Whynter Energy Star 1.1 cu. ft. Upright Freezer with Lock?
- 15 stores we checked sell it, including Home Depot, Target, MediDepot, Best Buy, FactoryPure.