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5 Cu. Ft. Insignia Garage-Ready Chest Freezer

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Best Buy has 5 Cu. Ft. Insignia Garage-Ready Chest Freezer for $129.99. Delivery + Installation are free or select free store pickup where available.

Thanks to Deal Hunter Eragorn for finding this deal.

Note: Select locations may have Open-Box available for pickup starting from $96.99.

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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Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on over 190 Best Buy customer reviews.
  • For those looking for larger capacity the 7 cu. ft. is also on sale.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by Eragorn | Staff
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Best Buy has 5 Cu. Ft. Insignia Garage-Ready Chest Freezer for $129.99. Delivery + Installation are free or select free store pickup where available.

Thanks to Deal Hunter Eragorn for finding this deal.

Note: Select locations may have Open-Box available for pickup starting from $96.99.

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

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on over 190 Best Buy customer reviews.
  • For those looking for larger capacity the 7 cu. ft. is also on sale.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Eragorn
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7 Cu. Ft. for $20 more
https://slickdeals.net/f/19933197
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MrAlterno
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similarly 3.5 Cu. Ft is $20 cheaper too.

https://slickdeals.net/f/19933998-insignia-3-5-cu-ft-garage-ready-chest-freezer-white-109-99-free-shipping
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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.

  • The freezer can run for years with only periodic defrosting and manageable frost buildup.

    newbie_05gregbertMinneapolisJeff

  • The freezer can operate quietly enough for use near living spaces with only occasional cycling sounds.

    gregbertSlickDitti

  • The freezer can keep food frozen even in a garage where summer temperatures exceed 100°F.

    GnarlsFarls

  • The freezer can work well as a keezer setup for extended periods.

    mikeybike

  • The freezer can fail within a couple of years, which can lead to spoiled food if power is lost.

    pphunckpphunck

  • The freezer can develop strong, long-lasting odors after a power outage involving deer or venison.

    Deal-R-Dash

  • The freezer may require capacitor replacement after about two years on a similar unit, even though the repair can be straightforward.

    Deal-R-Dash

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Aug 30, 2026 3:41 PM
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ListedGuruAug 30, 2026 3:41 PM
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Quote from newbie_05 View quoted comment :
I've had this exact model for about 3 years, running 24/7 outdoors, I defrost and clean it once a year, it builds a little bit of ice after about a year of cleaning. Other than that, has been running great. I believe I paid around $150-$170 for it at the time.
Can you or anyone else tell me the cord length on either the 5cf or 3.5cf units?
Aug 31, 2026 12:15 AM
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FattyMcDonutAug 31, 2026 12:15 AM
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Quote from ListedGuru View quoted comment :

Can you or anyone else tell me the cord length on either the 5cf or 3.5cf units?
It's 5 feet 6 inches
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Aug 31, 2026 2:55 AM
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ListedGuruAug 31, 2026 2:55 AM
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Quote from FattyMcDonut View quoted comment :
It's 5 feet 6 inches
Very helpful and much appreciated
Sep 1, 2026 2:25 AM
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pphunckSep 1, 2026 2:25 AM
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I had a similarly sized one from insignia and stored it indoors, but it failed within a couple of years...
Sep 1, 2026 2:42 PM
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RGonSep 1, 2026 2:42 PM
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How long do you reckon food would stay frozen inside this of power were to go out and I didn't have a backup?
Sep 1, 2026 2:44 PM
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ShubSep 1, 2026 2:44 PM
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Quote from RGon View quoted comment :
How long do you reckon food would stay frozen inside this of power were to go out and I didn't have a backup?
Really depends on a lot of variables. The volume of frozen items inside, as the more dense it is, it will take longer to thaw. Also outside ambient temperature will determine how quickly things inside thaw.
Sep 1, 2026 5:28 PM
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WildRigger47Sep 1, 2026 5:28 PM
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I tried for the 7 cu ft model for $20 more, but they were listed 'Unavailable' for me. So I went with this 5 cu ft model, tho really wanted the extra 2 cu ft.

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Sep 1, 2026 7:37 PM
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Deal-R-DashSep 1, 2026 7:37 PM
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Quote from pphunck View quoted comment :
I had a similarly sized one from insignia and stored it indoors, but it failed within a couple of years...
The start/run capacitor on my 7 cubic foot one died after two years. I replaced it with a generic one and it has been running great for five years or so now. Its a super easy fix just have to open the compartment where the compressor is located and get the capacitor rating to match the old one.
Sep 1, 2026 9:01 PM
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GnarlsFarlsSep 1, 2026 9:01 PM
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I have this and bought for $150 years ago. Works great. Its in a garage where summer heats can go over 100 degrees easy and still works and keeps food frozen.
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Quote from GnarlsFarls View quoted comment :
I have this and bought for $150 years ago. Works great. Its in a garage where summer heats can go over 100 degrees easy and still works and keeps food frozen.
did you see your electricity bill spike when you started using it?
Sep 2, 2026 2:26 PM
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nsls2061Sep 2, 2026 2:26 PM
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Thanks OP!
Sep 2, 2026 2:28 PM
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BinarSep 2, 2026 2:28 PM
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Unless you guys are hunters is not worth stocking up on meat with how expensive it is. And to stock up boxed food is laughable
Sep 2, 2026 2:34 PM
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fuzzyprabhakSep 2, 2026 2:34 PM
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Seems a good deal!
Sep 2, 2026 3:24 PM
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alicemagicSep 2, 2026 3:24 PM
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dedicated ice cream freezer

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Sep 2, 2026 6:00 PM
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pphunckSep 2, 2026 6:00 PM
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Quote from Deal-R-Dash View quoted comment :
The start/run capacitor on my 7 cubic foot one died after two years. I replaced it with a generic one and it has been running great for five years or so now. Its a super easy fix just have to open the compartment where the compressor is located and get the capacitor rating to match the old one.
Oh, i already threw it away. By the time I noticed the freezer had stopped working, it had pounds and pounds of spoiled meat. I still have nightmares and gag to this day from the foul odor, when I think about it.

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