GE FCM16DLWW 15.7 cu ft Chest Freezer
#2 in LargeFull review
A well equipped 15.7 cu ft garage freezer with an alarm, a lock and four baskets. For buyers who want the features and are fine with a one year warranty.
GE Appliances $989$989
The GE FCM16DLWW 15.7 cu ft Chest Freezer rates 3.4 among large freezers; the GE FCM11SRWW 10.7 cu ft Chest Freezer rates 3.2 among medium ones. The GE FCM11SRWW 10.7 cu ft Chest Freezer costs $180 less ($809 vs $989).
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (large and medium), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | GE FCM16DLWW 15.7 cu ft Chest Freezer | GE FCM11SRWW 10.7 cu ft Chest Freezer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 19 $62.99 per cu ft ($989, 15.7 cu ft) | 7 $75.61 per cu ft ($809, 10.7 cu ft) |
| Efficiency 25% | 74 277 kWh a year (17.6 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% | 100 temperature alarm, defrost drain, lock, 4 baskets | 80 temperature alarm, defrost drain, 2 baskets |
Specifications
| GE FCM16DLWW 15.7 cu ft Chest Freezer | GE FCM11SRWW 10.7 cu ft Chest Freezer | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Capacity | 15.7 cu ft | 10.7 cu ft |
| Baskets | 4 | 2 |
| Defrost | Manual | Manual |
| Defrost drain | Yes | Yes |
| Converts to fridge | No | No |
| Energy and placement | ||
| Energy use | 277 kWh/yr | 245 kWh/yr |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes | No |
| Room temperature range | 0 to 110 °F | 0 to 110 °F |
| Garage ready | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Temperature alarm | Yes | Yes |
| Power light | Yes | Yes |
| Lock | Yes | No |
| Dimensions | 65 x 28.5 x 33.375 in | 43.75 x 24 x 33.375 in |
| Weight | 168 lb | 90 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Sealed system warranty | 1 years | 1 years |
| Released | 2017-07 | 2021-10 |