I chose this 5.0 cu ft chest freezer because it is rated for a broader temp range than other brands ("garage ready") and, even though my garage has heat/AC, that seemed sensible for a garage installation. It's a white box. Plug it in, it gets cold. Add some Container Store baskets to organize. End of story. Auto defrost would be nice, but none of these have that. Assuming this GE has a long life it is a good choice for what I need it to do.