Danby DCF035A5WDB 3.5 Cu Ft Freezer
#9 in SmallFull review
A small freezer for a garage or apartment where a long warranty and low running cost matter more than the lowest price.
Amazon $359.86$359.86
2.9/5
A low priced small freezer for an apartment or garage that can double as a fridge. Pick it for flexibility rather than long warranty coverage.
- 3.5 cu ftCapacity
- 193 kWh/yrEnergy use
- 0 to 110 °FRoom temperature
- 1 yearWarranty
Check price at Amazon$219
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Switches to fridge mode, so it can serve as a drinks or produce fridge when the freezer isn’t needed
- Rated to keep running in a garage from 0 °F to 110 °F
- Narrow 17.6 in depth fits beside a counter or in a closet
- Midea says food stays frozen for up to 48 hours in a power outage
Cons
- Only a 1 year warranty, with no stated sealed system coverage
- Plastic basket only; no lock or temperature alarm mentioned
The Midea MERC family
Every Midea MERC model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Capacity | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midea 3.5 Cu Ft Convertible Freezer (this one) | 3.5 cu ft | 2.9/5 | $219 |
| Midea 7.0 Cu Ft Convertible Freezer | 7 cu ft | 3.1/5 | $299.99 |
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 | MERC04C4BAWW |
|---|---|
| Storage | |
| Capacity | 3.5 cu ft |
| Baskets | 1 |
| Defrost | Manual |
| Converts to fridge | Yes |
| Energy and placement | |
| Energy use | 193 kWh/yr |
| Room temperature range | 0 to 110 °F |
| Garage ready | Yes |
| Build | |
| Dimensions | 21.5 x 17.6 x 33.5 in |
| Weight | 47.8 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Released | 2024-09 |
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#10 in SmallFull review
A small garage ready freezer for overflow from the kitchen fridge. Good for a garage or apartment, but it has no alarm and only a one year warranty.
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#11 in SmallFull review
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