GE FCM22DLWW 21.7 cu ft Chest Freezer
#1 in LargeFull review
A big ENERGY STAR garage freezer with an alarm, lock and five baskets, for a whole beef or a hunting season. It needs a long stretch of wall.
GE Appliances $1,169$1,169
The GE FCM22DLWW 21.7 cu ft Chest Freezer is the better freezer overall, rated 3.7 to 3.3. The GE FCM22DLWW 21.7 cu ft Chest Freezer leads on efficiency. The GE FCM16SLWW 15.7 cu ft Chest Freezer costs $270 less ($899 vs $1,169).
GE FCM16SLWW 15.7 cu ft Chest Freezer
#4 in LargeFull review
A lockable 15.7 cu ft garage freezer for a whole season of meat. The FCM16DLWW costs a little more but adds an audible alarm, more baskets and lower energy use.
GE Appliances $899$899
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 FCM22DLWW 21.7 cu ft Chest Freezer for efficiency (346 kWh a year (15.9 kWh per cu ft) vs 308 kWh a year (19.6 kWh per cu ft)).
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 FCM22DLWW 21.7 cu ft Chest Freezer | GE FCM16SLWW 15.7 cu ft Chest Freezer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 36 $53.87 per cu ft ($1,169, 21.7 cu ft) | 29 $57.26 per cu ft ($899, 15.7 cu ft) |
| Efficiency 25% | 91 346 kWh a year (15.9 kWh per cu ft) | 54 308 kWh a year (19.6 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, 5 baskets | 100 temperature alarm, defrost drain, lock, 2 baskets |
Specifications
| GE FCM22DLWW 21.7 cu ft Chest Freezer | GE FCM16SLWW 15.7 cu ft Chest Freezer | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Capacity | 21.7 cu ft | 15.7 cu ft |
| Baskets | 5 | 2 |
| Defrost | Manual | Manual |
| Defrost drain | Yes | Yes |
| Converts to fridge | No | No |
| Energy and placement | ||
| Energy use | 346 kWh/yr | 308 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 | Yes |
| Dimensions | 73.25 x 33 x 33.375 in | 65 x 28.5 x 33.375 in |
| Weight | 190 lb | 168 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Sealed system warranty | 1 years | 1 years |
| Released | 2017-11 | 2018-06 |