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 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.
- 21 cu ftCapacity
- 1 yearWarranty
Check price at Amazon$949.99
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Double lid lets you open one side and lose less cold
- Key lock keeps a stocked freezer secure in a shared garage
- Two baskets and an exterior drain
- Sold as garage ready
Cons
- No published energy rating or room temperature range
- Only a 1 year warranty on a big freezer
- Amazon lists it as shipping after a lead time
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 | HBFRF2129 |
|---|---|
| Storage | |
| Capacity | 21 cu ft |
| Baskets | 2 |
| Defrost | Manual |
| Defrost drain | Yes |
| Energy and placement | |
| Garage ready | Yes |
| Build | |
| Power light | Yes |
| Lock | Yes |
| Weight | 150 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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