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5 Cu. Ft. Insignia Garage-Ready Chest Freezer for
$129.99.
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About this item:
- Garage-ready: operates in temperatures from 0° to 110°F
- Convertible design: switches between freezer and fridge modes
- Freezer temp range: -11.2°F to 10.4°F; Refrigerator temp range: 33.8°F to 50°F
- Front-mounted mechanical adjustable thermostat
- Plastic storage basket for smaller/odd-shaped items
- Defrost drain for easy cleanup
- LED interior lighting
- Recessed handle
- DOE energy efficiency certified
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Community Reviews
This 5 cubic foot Insignia chest freezer is praised for quiet, dependable extra storage, especially in garages, dining rooms, and even as a keezer. It gets cold fast, stays frozen in summer heat above 100 degrees, and has enough room to ease overflow from a refrigerator freezer. Long term use looks solid, with reports of years of trouble free operation and only light frost buildup that is easy to defrost or scrape away. The main caution is that a similar unit failed after a couple of years, so durability may vary. A practical compact freezer with low fuss upkeep.
Common Questions (5)
Several owners report 3 to 5+ years of solid use with no issues, including indoor, outdoor, and keezer setups. A separate similar unit did fail after a couple of years, and one repair involved replacing a start/run capacitor.
Yes. It is described as whisper-quiet, with only a periodic click and a small hum that is quieter than a PC fan and much quieter than a refrigerator. It can sit in a dining room or open kitchen without being noticeable.
Defrosting is typically needed about once a year, though some owners go closer to every two years. Frost buildup is reported as light and manageable, often less than 1/8 inch after long use.
Yes. It is reported to add a lot of flexibility for stocking up on meat and other sale items, and one owner said it felt roomy despite expecting it to be smaller. A 7 cu. ft. model was suggested only for extra width and capacity.
Yes. It has been used outdoors 24/7 for years and in garages where summer temperatures exceed 100°F while still keeping food frozen. That makes it suitable for garage-ready use in hot conditions.
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Can you or anyone else tell me the cord length on either the 5cf or 3.5cf units?
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