Freezer

[Zymologist]

So now that we have a house and, for the first time ever, floor space(!), one of the things we want to get asap is a freezer. My wife is a super saver when it comes to groceries, and having a freezer would be awesome.

I think I'm leaning toward a chest freezer rather than an upright one, for the additional space, but I'm more concerned with cost. Got any recommendations for cheap freezers? I'll be checking craigslist as well.

[DesertBerean]

Don't get a cheap one. Freezers are a huge investment. Get a brand with a good reputation. Kenmore was the one when I grew up. Danby is another....I've owned a couple of Danby appliances and had no complaints.

[mossrose]

Don't tell anybody, because as soon as you do, it will break, but we have had the same chest freezer since we bought our house in 1978.

[rogue06]

So now that we have a house and, for the first time ever, floor space(!), one of the things we want to get asap is a freezer. My wife is a super saver when it comes to groceries, and having a freezer would be awesome.

I think I'm leaning toward a chest freezer rather than an upright one, for the additional space, but I'm more concerned with cost. Got any recommendations for cheap freezers? I'll be checking craigslist as well.

ASAP? Isn't it winter in Montana where it gets (nearly) as cold as Canuckistan? Seems like a box on the porch might work until you find one.

[Zymologist]

ASAP? Isn't it winter in Montana where it gets (nearly) as cold as Canuckistan? Seems like a box on the porch might work until you find one.

Yeah, I suppose, but it's been a pretty mild winter thus far. You can ignore the asap....

[rogue06]

Don't tell anybody, because as soon as you do, it will break, but we have had the same chest freezer since we bought our house in 1978.

I unplugged an old freezer in my basement that was in serious need of a defrosting after my cousin pointed out that it used almost as much electricity as my AC. Not at all energy efficient (but then neither is the basement dehumidifier which my parents bought in 1964). I didn't keep much in it and now that I live alone my refrigerator/freezer is more than adequate.

[DesertBerean]

ASAP? Isn't it winter in Montana where it gets (nearly) as cold as Canuckistan? Seems like a box on the porch might work until you find one.

I think that might work except for the thing called wildlife...there's a lot of it in Montana.

[rogue06]

I think that might work except for the thing called wildlife...there's a lot of it in Montana.

And this leads me to promoting some of rogue tech's great line of booby traps. A few are even (relatively) non-lethal.

[mossrose]

And this leads me to promoting some of rogue tech's great line of booby traps. A few are even (relatively) non-lethal.

For the price, he could just buy a good chest freezer.

[DesertBerean]

And this leads me to promoting some of rogue tech's great line of booby traps. A few are even (relatively) non-lethal.

Great idea....fresh meat everyday. No fridge needed.

[rogue06]

For the price, he could just buy a good chest freezer.

They're inexpensive and we're running a Buy One Get One Free sale this week

[DesertBerean]

I wonder... it just might be the perfect time of year for buying? Clearing out the inventory and all that..

[DesertBerean]

Bhwhahaha. ..that fit weirdly with Rogue ' s post.

[Zymologist]

Any brands I should stay away from, or look for? Frigidaire seems to be the most commonplace. DB recommended Danby also...any others?

[rogue06]

Any brands I should stay away from, or look for? Frigidaire seems to be the most commonplace. DB recommended Danby also...any others?

Here is a review of new chest type freezers: http://chest-freezers-review.toptenreviews.com/

Here is a review of new upright freezers: http://upright-freezer-review.toptenreviews.com/

ETA: And here is a review by Consumer Reports: http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/n...ures/index.htm