Good reserve capacity when pushed to the limit. So is making room for very large items. Noisier than manual-defrost freezers because of fan. Within types, models are listed in order of increasing capacity. Prices are approximate retail selling price.
Capacity is listed as it appears on the label.
Figures for annual energy cost are based on the national average electricity rate of 8.3 cents per kilowatt-hour. Most models have a door lock. All have a 1-yr. Many of the models we reported on in October 1997 have been discontinued. We note those cases, and any other exceptions, below.