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Dec 19, 2025 10:18 AM

6.5 cu ft Frigidaire Upright Freezer (Platinum Silver)

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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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  • About this product:
    • Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars based on over 16k Walmart customer reviews.
    • 1 Year Warranty
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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:
  • 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:
  • 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.

  • The freezer has reportedly worked well during early use, including after only one day.

  • The unit reportedly maintains consistent temperatures in a garage during peak southern summer conditions.

  • The manual's installation guidance supports safer operation by requiring a well-ventilated, unobstructed front area.

  • Manual defrost may help avoid freezer-burn risk associated with frost-free cycling behavior.

  • Manual defrost is reportedly a frequent hassle, with ice building up in the top section.

  • The freezer reportedly died after about two months in a garage, and warranty handling reportedly took a long time.

  • The manual's garage-ready expectations may be limited because garages can fall below 60°F or exceed 90°F.

  • Electrical disruptions reportedly occur when the freezer cycles, and customer service reportedly did not respond to an email.

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Dec 27, 2025 1:39 AM
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MutantxDec 27, 2025 1:39 AM
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Quote from NoffCity View quoted comment :
Is this garage safe? Anybody have any reviews? Looking for an upright
Manual suggests following for ambient temp:"To ensure proper ventilation for your freezer, the front of the unit must be completely unobstructed. Choose a well-ventilated area with temperatures above 60°F (16°C) and below 90°F (32°C). This unit must be installed in an area protected from the elements such as wind, rain, water spray or drips."https://manuals.plus/m/3f593482e2a22b5024b6aa6e6774582ceb6ce00d49f0b5e07dc9ae2b4a4e326d
Dec 27, 2025 1:45 AM
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kdalla5Dec 27, 2025 1:45 AM
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Quote from hiperco View quoted comment :
Manual defrost, ugh.
Manual defrost is better. If you have an frost free, it runs through cooling and warming cycles constantly, causing freezer burn on your items. I'd rather have things last longer and do a manual defrost once a year than have it cycle.
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Dec 27, 2025 2:44 AM
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pwnkjooDec 27, 2025 2:44 AM
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Quote from Mutantx View quoted comment :
Manual suggests following for ambient temp:"To ensure proper ventilation for your freezer, the front of the unit must be completely unobstructed. Choose a well-ventilated area with temperatures above 60°F (16°C) and below 90°F (32°C). This unit must be installed in an area protected from the elements such as wind, rain, water spray or drips."https://manuals.plus/m/3f593482e2a22b5024b6aa6e6774582ceb6ce00d49f0b5e07dc9ae2b4a4e326d
Does not sound garage ready. Garages regularly get below 60*F and sometimes above 90*, depending on where you are.
Dec 27, 2025 3:04 AM
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gdeshayeDec 27, 2025 3:04 AM
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Quote from sfcheapskate View quoted comment :

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.
seems like you got pwnd!
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Dec 27, 2025 5:17 AM
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element72Dec 27, 2025 5:17 AM
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Quote from pwnkjoo View quoted comment :
Does not sound garage ready. Garages regularly get below 60*F and sometimes above 90*, depending on where you are.
agreed
Dec 27, 2025 5:20 AM
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NoffCityDec 27, 2025 5:20 AM
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Quote from pwnkjoo View quoted comment :
Does not sound garage ready. Garages regularly get below 60*F and sometimes above 90*, depending on where you are.
Yeah this sketches me out
Dec 27, 2025 5:46 AM
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cyclicmothDec 27, 2025 5:46 AM
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I have two of these, purchased in June 2024. I had both units running in the garage for more than a year, and recently ended up moving both to the utility room for convenience.

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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Dec 27, 2025 10:30 AM
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jk_blackDec 27, 2025 10:30 AM
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Quote from pwnkjoo View quoted comment :
Does not sound garage ready. Garages regularly get below 60*F and sometimes above 90*, depending on where you are.
Totally agree. This unit isn't set up for the garage. Garage-ready freezers should work in temperatures from 0-110°F. Plus, if it were garage-ready, they'd definitely mention it in the product title so customers are in the loop.
Dec 27, 2025 1:01 PM
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porkyDec 27, 2025 1:01 PM
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Unlike chest freezers, don't these lose cold air each time you open them? Also, are these no-frost? I hope not.
Dec 27, 2025 1:39 PM
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HugskyDec 27, 2025 1:39 PM
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In 4 1, Thanks OP!.

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.pdf
Dec 27, 2025 5:05 PM
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guy30000Dec 27, 2025 5:05 PM
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Good deal
Dec 28, 2025 1:28 AM
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herbertHawaDec 28, 2025 1:28 AM
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Quote from vortexmak View quoted comment :
What's different safety wise between being in a garage vs being in the kitchen?
Anything else other than Ambient temperature?
A freezer that is "Garage Ready" mostly is that even if the temperature of the garage gets lower than the freezers low temperature setting, it will continue working(Circulating freon and freezing the food)
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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Dec 28, 2025 5:10 AM
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aznriceboy1000Dec 28, 2025 5:10 AM
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I have this freezer but hate that I have to manually defrost if every three months. The top section always ices up Frown
Dec 28, 2025 5:17 AM
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Jerry_ClarkmanDec 28, 2025 5:17 AM
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lol "manual defrost for easy cleaning"

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Dec 28, 2025 10:03 AM
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jk_blackDec 28, 2025 10:03 AM
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Quote from aznriceboy1000 View quoted comment :
I have this freezer but hate that I have to manually defrost if every three months. The top section always ices up
Unfortunately, a garage-ready upright freezer with automatic defrosting will cost $700 or more.

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