GE FCM9SRWW 8.8 cu ft Chest Freezer
#4 in MediumFull review
A garage ready 8.8 cu ft freezer with a warning light and low rated energy use. A good mid size pick for a garage, if a one year warranty is enough.
GE Appliances $629$629
The GE FCM9SRWW 8.8 cu ft Chest Freezer is the better freezer overall, rated 3.2 to 2.7. The GE FCM9SRWW 8.8 cu ft Chest Freezer leads on features. The BLACK+DECKER 8.9 Cu Ft Chest Freezer costs $9.75 less ($619.25 vs $629).
BLACK+DECKER 8.9 Cu Ft Chest Freezer
#10 in MediumFull review
A long, shallow mid size freezer for a basement wall. The price is high for what it offers.
Amazon $619.25$619.25
Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the GE FCM9SRWW 8.8 cu ft Chest Freezer for features (temperature alarm, defrost drain, 2 baskets vs defrost drain, 1 basket).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every medium freezer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | GE FCM9SRWW 8.8 cu ft Chest Freezer | BLACK+DECKER 8.9 Cu Ft Chest Freezer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 14 $71.48 per cu ft ($629, 8.8 cu ft) | 17 $69.58 per cu ft ($619.25, 8.9 cu ft) |
| Efficiency 25% | 67 220 kWh a year (25 kWh per cu ft) | 50 rated energy use not published (neutral score used) |
| Garage 15% | 100 rated to run in rooms down to 0 °F | 50 room temperature range not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year full warranty | 0 1-year full warranty |
| Features 15% | 80 temperature alarm, defrost drain, 2 baskets | 62 defrost drain, 1 basket |
Specifications
| GE FCM9SRWW 8.8 cu ft Chest Freezer | BLACK+DECKER 8.9 Cu Ft Chest Freezer | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Capacity | 8.8 cu ft | 8.9 cu ft |
| Baskets | 2 | 1 |
| Defrost | Manual | Manual |
| Defrost drain | Yes | Yes |
| Converts to fridge | No | - |
| Energy and placement | ||
| Energy use | 220 kWh/yr | - |
| ENERGY STAR | No | - |
| Room temperature range | 0 to 110 °F | - |
| Garage ready | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Temperature alarm | Yes | - |
| Power light | Yes | Yes |
| Lock | No | - |
| Dimensions | 37 x 24 x 33.375 in | 44.3 x 22.8 x 33.5 in |
| Weight | 88 lb | 79.3 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Sealed system warranty | 1 years | - |
| Released | 2021-10 | - |