GE FCM22DLWW 21.7 cu ft Chest Freezer
#1 in LargeFull review
A big ENERGY STAR garage freezer with an alarm, lock and five baskets, for a whole beef or a hunting season. It needs a long stretch of wall.
GE Appliances $1,169$1,169
3.4/5
A well equipped 15.7 cu ft garage freezer with an alarm, a lock and four baskets. For buyers who want the features and are fine with a one year warranty.
- 15.7 cu ftCapacity
- 277 kWh/yrEnergy use
- 0 to 110 °FRoom temperature
- 1 yearWarranty
Check price at GE Appliances$989
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Audible alarm and warning light if the freezer warms up
- Rated to run in a garage from 0 °F to 110 °F
- Four baskets on two levels keep a big freezer organized
- ENERGY STAR certified, so it costs less to run than most freezers this size
Cons
- One year warranty with no extra compressor cover
- Costs more per cubic foot than store brand freezers of this size
The GE Garage Ready chest freezers family
Every GE Garage Ready chest freezers model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Capacity | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| GE FCM5STWW 5.1 cu ft Chest Freezer | 5.1 cu ft | 3.0/5 | $413 |
| GE FCM7STWW 7.0 cu ft Chest Freezer | 7 cu ft | 2.6/5 | $449 |
| GE FCM9SRWW 8.8 cu ft Chest Freezer | 8.8 cu ft | 3.2/5 | $629 |
| GE FCM11SRWW 10.7 cu ft Chest Freezer | 10.7 cu ft | 3.2/5 | $809 |
| GE FCM16SLWW 15.7 cu ft Chest Freezer | 15.7 cu ft | 3.3/5 | $899 |
| GE FCM16DLWW 15.7 cu ft Chest Freezer (this one) | 15.7 cu ft | 3.4/5 | $989 |
| GE FCM22DLWW 21.7 cu ft Chest Freezer | 21.7 cu ft | 3.7/5 | $1,169 |
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 | FCM16DLWW |
|---|---|
| Storage | |
| Capacity | 15.7 cu ft |
| Baskets | 4 |
| Defrost | Manual |
| Defrost drain | Yes |
| Converts to fridge | No |
| Energy and placement | |
| Energy use | 277 kWh/yr |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes |
| Room temperature range | 0 to 110 °F |
| Garage ready | Yes |
| Build | |
| Temperature alarm | Yes |
| Power light | Yes |
| Lock | Yes |
| Dimensions | 65 x 28.5 x 33.375 in |
| Weight | 168 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Sealed system warranty | 1 years |
| Released | 2017-07 |
Alternatives in this size
Hamilton Beach 21 Cu Ft Chest Freezer
#3 in LargeFull review
A big double lid freezer with a lock for a garage full of venison or a whole beef. Its energy use is not published, which matters at this size.
Amazon $949.99$949.99
GE FCM16SLWW 15.7 cu ft Chest Freezer
#4 in LargeFull review
A lockable 15.7 cu ft garage freezer for a whole season of meat. The FCM16DLWW costs a little more but adds an audible alarm, more baskets and lower energy use.
GE Appliances $899$899
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