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6.5 cu ft Frigidaire Upright Freezer (Platinum Silver)
$198
$449
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Walmart has 6.5 cu ft Frigidaire Upright Freezer (Platinum Silver, EFRF698-6COM) on sale for $198. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member Frugie for sharing this deal.
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Thanks to Community Member Frugie for sharing this deal.
Product Details:
- Ample 6.5 cu. ft. storage capacity to stock up on frozen foods
- Easy to maintain smooth and stylish VCM stainless steel look finish
- Simple and easy external dial temperature control for precise temperature management
- Manual defrost for hassle-free cleaning
- Six wire shelves to organize your food items effectively
- Easy-to-use dial control to select the desired temperature
- Space-saving flush back design to fit in tight spaces
Editor's Notes
Written by Nate650 | Staff- About this deal:
- This offer matches this previous frontpage deal from late November which garnered over 65 thumbs up.
- About this product:
- Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars based on over 16k Walmart customer reviews.
- 1 Year Warranty
- Additional notes:
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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Walmart has 6.5 cu ft Frigidaire Upright Freezer (Platinum Silver, EFRF698-6COM) on sale for $198. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member Frugie for sharing this deal.
Product Details:
Thanks to Community Member Frugie for sharing this deal.
Product Details:
- Ample 6.5 cu. ft. storage capacity to stock up on frozen foods
- Easy to maintain smooth and stylish VCM stainless steel look finish
- Simple and easy external dial temperature control for precise temperature management
- Manual defrost for hassle-free cleaning
- Six wire shelves to organize your food items effectively
- Easy-to-use dial control to select the desired temperature
- Space-saving flush back design to fit in tight spaces
Editor's Notes
Written by Nate650 | Staff- About this deal:
- This offer matches this previous frontpage deal from late November which garnered over 65 thumbs up.
- About this product:
- Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars based on over 16k Walmart customer reviews.
- 1 Year Warranty
- Additional notes:
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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This Frigidaire upright freezer stands out for convenience and value, with a compact 6.5 cubic foot size that fits well for garage or utility-room use. It is reported to hold temperature well, even through hot summer conditions, and the garage-ready sticker and manual suggest it can handle warmer spaces if ventilation and ambient temperature limits are respected. The main tradeoffs are manual defrost, gradual ice buildup, and some concern about how well it handles true garage extremes. A few reports also mention reliability and electrical quirks, so it is a practical pick if manual upkeep is acceptable.
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The unit is marketed with a garage-ready sticker in the photos, but the manual only specifies operation in a well-ventilated area above 60°F and below 90°F, protected from wind, rain, and water spray. That means it can work in some garages, but it is not rated for extreme cold or heat.
Yes, it is manual defrost, and ice buildup is expected over time. One owner reports needing defrosting about every three months, while another says it can run for a long time in a garage before eventually needing a manual defrost.
It has been reported to hold a consistent temperature in a garage even during peak southern summer. The manual still limits installation to a ventilated space between 60°F and 90°F, so performance depends on staying within that range.
Early reports say it works well, but there is also a report of the unit dying after about two months in a garage. That failure led to a slow warranty process and spoiled food not being covered.
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Mine died after about 2 mo. of usage, it was in the garage. The warranty process was very slow and cumbersome, and it did not cover any of the spoiled food either. I had at least $200 worth of meat that went spoiled. I went with a different brand for replacement after my experience.
These are garage ready freezers and in my experience does a good job of maintaining consistent temperature even in peak southern summer. Ice will build up gradually and it will require a manual defrosting eventually, but I have not done that yet. I purchased it for around $210 and for the money it is a good deal.
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Found the Amazon version, which only has a minor apperance change.
Frigidaire Upright Freezer, 6.5 cu. ft. (EFRF696-AMZ)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08P6CS4SW?th=1
EFRF696-AMZ Manual.
https://m.media-amazon.com/images...2XPG5L
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Anything else other than Ambient temperature?
The reason a freezer may shut-off is because the thermostat is "Fooled" into thinking its cold enough inside the freezer That's when it shuts off.
So, if the freezer is exposed to say -3F and the freezer is set to zero degrees F, it will stop freezing (Operating the compressor etc)So, the frozen food may thaw and spoil.
Most garages don't get down to zero degrees F anyway.
Most freezers are set to below zero F, so there is no issue even if it's not labeled "Garage ready".
When it's winter and 15F outside my home, It's usually 30F or higher in my garage.So, my freezer works fine.
The only time there could be an issue is if a Refridgerator isn't Garage ready. The thermostat is usually set just above 32F. So, if the Garage temp gets down to say below that temp..say 32 degrees, the thermostat thinks the fridge is cold enough, so it stops refrigerating and the food will spoil over a period of time.
Hope this helps.
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