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 $989The GE FCM16DLWW 15.7 cu ft Chest Freezer is the better freezer overall, rated 3.4 to 2.7. The GE FCM16DLWW 15.7 cu ft Chest Freezer leads on features. The GE FCM16DLWW 15.7 cu ft Chest Freezer costs $59.95 less ($989 vs $1,048.95).
A lockable commercial style freezer for a farm stand, shop or garage. Home buyers get more for the money from residential freezers.
Amazon $1,048.95Prices 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 FCM16DLWW 15.7 cu ft Chest Freezer for features (temperature alarm, defrost drain, lock, 4 baskets vs lock).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every large freezer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | GE FCM16DLWW 15.7 cu ft Chest Freezer | KoolMore SCF-16C 15.9 Cu Ft Freezer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 19 $62.99 per cu ft ($989, 15.7 cu ft) | 14 $65.97 per cu ft ($1,048.95, 15.9 cu ft) |
| Efficiency 25% | 74 277 kWh a year (17.6 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% | 100 temperature alarm, defrost drain, lock, 4 baskets | 60 lock |
Specifications
| GE FCM16DLWW 15.7 cu ft Chest Freezer | KoolMore SCF-16C 15.9 Cu Ft Freezer | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Capacity | 15.7 cu ft | 15.9 cu ft |
| Baskets | 4 | - |
| Defrost | Manual | - |
| Defrost drain | Yes | - |
| Converts to fridge | No | - |
| Energy and placement | ||
| Energy use | 277 kWh/yr | - |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes | - |
| Room temperature range | 0 to 110 °F | - |
| Garage ready | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Temperature alarm | Yes | - |
| Power light | Yes | - |
| Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 65 x 28.5 x 33.375 in | 60.2 x 29.7 x 33.5 in |
| Weight | 168 lb | 139 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Sealed system warranty | 1 years | - |
| Released | 2017-07 | - |
