Walmart has
6.5 cu ft Frigidaire Upright Freezer (Platinum Silver, EFRF698-6COM) on sale for
$198.
Shipping is free.
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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
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Community Reviews
This Frigidaire 6.5 cubic foot upright freezer is appealing for its convenience and solid cooling at a low price. The upright layout is easier to access than a top-opening chest freezer, and the unit is reported to hold temperature well, including in a garage during hot weather. The manual, however, calls for a well-ventilated space above 60 degrees and below 90 degrees, and the freezer uses manual defrost, which can mean regular ice buildup. It is a practical pick if you want upright storage and can live with periodic defrosting.
The manual indicates the unit should be installed in a well-ventilated space with ambient temperatures between 60°F and 90°F.
The freezer has worked well during early use, including a report of only one day of ownership.
Garage use can maintain consistent internal temperatures in peak southern summer conditions, with ice building up gradually over time.
Manual defrost may help avoid freezer burn associated with frost-free cycling and can be scheduled periodically.
Manual defrosting is a recurring hassle, including reports of frequent ice buildup in the top section.
The "garage ready" claim is disputed because garages can fall below 60°F or exceed 90°F depending on location.
The freezer reportedly died after about two months of garage use, and the warranty process was described as slow while spoiled food was not covered.
Electrical disruptions have been reported during compressor cycling, and customer service reportedly did not respond to an email sent to the documentation address.
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And was this the model that failed on you or some generic garage ready model?
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