BLACK+DECKER 19.8 Cu Ft Chest Freezer
#5 in LargeFull review
For homesteads and hunters who need the most space in one cabinet. Keep it in a heated space since no garage rating is given.
Amazon $1,099$1,099
3.0/5
A huge dual lid chest that can run as a freezer or a fridge, for families who need flexible bulk storage. You pay a lot for that flexibility.
- 21 cu ftCapacity
- 2 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$1,559.99
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Two lids, so you open only half the freezer at a time
- Switches to fridge mode for parties or harvest season
- Keyed locks on both lids
- Two year warranty, twice what most big brands give
Cons
- Over 6.5 ft wide, so it needs a long wall
- No published energy rating to compare running costs
- Costs far more per cubic foot than other big freezers
The Kenmore KKCF family
Every Kenmore KKCF model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Capacity | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenmore KKCF05 5.0 cu ft Chest Freezer | 5 cu ft | 3.2/5 | $335.99 |
| Kenmore KKCF8.7 8.7 cu ft Chest Freezer | 8.7 cu ft | 3.0/5 | $598.24 |
| Kenmore KKCF14.6 14.6 cu ft Freezer | 14.6 cu ft | 3.1/5 | $929.99 |
| Kenmore KKCF21 21 cu ft Chest Freezer (this one) | 21 cu ft | 3.0/5 | $1,559.99 |
| Kenmore KKCF25E 25 cu ft Chest Freezer | 25 cu ft | 3.0/5 | $1,884.98 |
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 | KKCF21-W |
|---|---|
| Storage | |
| Capacity | 21 cu ft |
| Baskets | 2 |
| Defrost | Manual |
| Defrost drain | Yes |
| Converts to fridge | Yes |
| Energy and placement | |
| ENERGY STAR | No |
| Garage ready | Yes |
| Build | |
| Lock | Yes |
| Dimensions | 79.1 x 31 x 33.5 in |
| Weight | 172 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Released | 2024-01-25 |
Alternatives in this size
BLACK+DECKER 16.2 Cu Ft Chest Freezer
#6 in LargeFull review
A large freezer for a family that buys meat by the side or the whole animal. Keep it in a heated space since no garage rating is given.
Amazon $869.99$869.99
Kenmore KKCF25E 25 cu ft Chest Freezer
#8 in LargeFull review
The biggest chest here, for homesteads and big families who store a whole animal. It costs a lot and has no published energy rating.
Amazon $1,884.98$1,884.98
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