Update! Appliance Research: Chest Freezers
Submitted by admin on March 9, 2010 – 9:48 amNo Comment
The decision (and purchase) has been made! In an earlier post (“Appliance Upgrade Research: Chest Freezers“), I checked to see if the chest freezers listed on the EnergyStar site were still offered by each of the manufacturers. While the number of freezers listed on EnergyStar seems impressive, it seems like it would be a very time consuming task. Reducing that list, for me, meant the following “filters” had to be applied:
- Freezers rated before 2004 are not required to meet the current EnergyStar specifications for certification. Any freezer made before 2004 was eliminated.
- Is the freezer listed on the manufacturer’s website (or has the manufacturer been taken over or merged with another company)? In the event of a merger, or the freezer isn’t listed for sale any longer, I removed the freezer from the EnergyStar list.
- Does the freezer offer between 10 Cu/ft and 113 Cu-ft of storage space?
- Has the freezer been reviewed on consumer reports?
Based on the above points, the best choice for me turned out to be the Kenmore 14.8 cu. ft. Chest Freezer Model #16542.
Specifications
| Color | Â |
| Lid Color: | White |
| Cabinet Color: | White |
| Handle Color: | White |
| Overall Color: | White |
| Capacity | Â |
| Overall: | 14.8 cu. ft. |
| Durability | Â |
| Basket Material: | Plastic |
| Door Finish: | Textured |
| Handle Material: | Metal |
| Freezer Features | Â |
| Advanced Freezer Technology: | No |
| Defrost System: | Manual |
| Ice Maker: | No |
| Freezer Conveniences | Â |
| Frost Indicator Button: | Yes |
| Hose Adapter: | No |
| Oil Cooled Compressor: | No |
| Security Lock: | Yes |
| Temperature Alarm: | No |
| Storage Basket: | 2 lift-out baskets |
| Energy | Â |
| Kilowatt Hrs. per Year: | 357 |
| Performance | Â |
| Interior Lighting: | Standard |
| EnergySTAR | Â |
| ENERGY STAR Compliant: | Yes (PDF of rating) |
| Dimensions | Â |
| Height: | 35 in. |
| Depth: | 29-1/2 in. |
| Width: | 48 in. |
| Freezer Features | Â |
| Controls: | Interior adjustable temperature control |
| General Features | Â |
| Handle Type: | Pull handle |
| General Warranty: | 1 year limited |
