Danby DCF100A6WM 10 Cu Ft Freezer
#1 in MediumFull review
A plain 10 cu ft garage freezer for a household stocking up on meat. Shop around, since it costs more than rivals with longer warranties.
Amazon $607.53$607.53
The Danby DCF100A6WM 10 Cu Ft Freezer and the GE FCM11SRWW 10.7 cu ft Chest Freezer are evenly matched, rated 3.2 and 3.2. The Danby DCF100A6WM 10 Cu Ft Freezer leads on value. The GE FCM11SRWW 10.7 cu ft Chest Freezer wins on features. The Danby DCF100A6WM 10 Cu Ft Freezer costs $201.47 less ($607.53 vs $809).
GE FCM11SRWW 10.7 cu ft Chest Freezer
#3 in MediumFull review
A garage ready 10.7 cu ft freezer with an audible alarm, for a half beef or a deer in an unheated garage. You pay extra for the GE name and alarm.
GE Appliances $809$809
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 Danby DCF100A6WM 10 Cu Ft Freezer for value ($60.75 per cu ft ($607.53, 10 cu ft) vs $75.61 per cu ft ($809, 10.7 cu ft)).
- Choose the GE FCM11SRWW 10.7 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 | Danby DCF100A6WM 10 Cu Ft Freezer | GE FCM11SRWW 10.7 cu ft Chest Freezer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 33 $60.75 per cu ft ($607.53, 10 cu ft) | 7 $75.61 per cu ft ($809, 10.7 cu ft) |
| Efficiency 25% | 77 234 kWh a year (23.4 kWh per cu ft) | 81 245 kWh a year (22.9 kWh per cu ft) |
| Garage 15% | 100 rated to run in rooms down to 0 °F | 100 rated to run in rooms down to 0 °F |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year full warranty | 0 1-year full warranty |
| Features 15% | 38 defrost drain, 1 basket | 80 temperature alarm, defrost drain, 2 baskets |
Specifications
| Danby DCF100A6WM 10 Cu Ft Freezer | GE FCM11SRWW 10.7 cu ft Chest Freezer | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Capacity | 10 cu ft | 10.7 cu ft |
| Baskets | 1 | 2 |
| Defrost | Manual | Manual |
| Defrost drain | Yes | Yes |
| Converts to fridge | No | No |
| Energy and placement | ||
| Energy use | 234 kWh/yr | 245 kWh/yr |
| ENERGY STAR | No | No |
| Room temperature range | 0 to 110 °F | 0 to 110 °F |
| Garage ready | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Temperature alarm | No | Yes |
| Power light | Yes | Yes |
| Lock | No | No |
| Dimensions | 43.94 x 25.35 x 33.28 in | 43.75 x 24 x 33.375 in |
| Weight | 82.7 lb | 90 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Sealed system warranty | - | 1 years |
| Released | - | 2021-10 |