Frigidaire EFRF3005 3.5 Cu Ft Freezer
#7 in SmallFull review
A basic small freezer with a drain and a garage ready label. The Danby costs more but publishes its energy use and warranty terms.
Amazon $228.64$228.64
3.0/5
A small freezer for a garage or apartment where a long warranty and low running cost matter more than the lowest price.
- 3.5 cu ftCapacity
- 173 kWh/yrEnergy use
- 0 to 110 °FRoom temperature
- 5 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$359.86
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- A 5 year in home parts and labor warranty, far longer than most small freezers
- ENERGY STAR certified at 173 kWh a year, so it costs little to run
- Garage ready from 0 °F to 110 °F
- Only 20.25 in wide, so it fits in a closet or under a counter overhang
Cons
- Costs more than most 3.5 cu ft freezers
- Sold on Amazon by a third party seller, not Amazon itself
- No lock or temperature alarm
The Danby DCF A5 family
Every Danby DCF A5 model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Capacity | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danby DCF035A5WDB 3.5 Cu Ft Freezer (this one) | 3.5 cu ft | 3.0/5 | $359.86 |
| Danby DCF050A5WDB 5.0 Cu Ft Freezer | 5 cu ft | 3.7/5 | $349.99 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | DCF035A5WDB |
|---|---|
| Storage | |
| Capacity | 3.5 cu ft |
| Baskets | 1 |
| Defrost | Manual |
| Defrost drain | Yes |
| Converts to fridge | No |
| Energy and placement | |
| Energy use | 173 kWh/yr |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes |
| Room temperature range | 0 to 110 °F |
| Garage ready | Yes |
| Build | |
| Temperature alarm | No |
| Power light | Yes |
| Lock | No |
| Dimensions | 20.25 x 21.88 x 33.25 in |
| Weight | 50.6 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Sealed system warranty | 5 years |
| Released | 2022-12 |
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