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
The GE FCM16SLWW 15.7 cu ft Chest Freezer rates 3.3 among large freezers; the Kenmore KKCF14.6 14.6 cu ft Freezer rates 3.1 among medium ones. The GE FCM16SLWW 15.7 cu ft Chest Freezer costs $30.99 less ($899 vs $929.99).
Kenmore KKCF14.6 14.6 cu ft Freezer
#6 in MediumFull review
A large garage ready freezer for a half beef, backed by a two year warranty. The price is high for the features.
Amazon $929.99$929.99
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 FCM16SLWW 15.7 cu ft Chest Freezer | Kenmore KKCF14.6 14.6 cu ft Freezer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 29 $57.26 per cu ft ($899, 15.7 cu ft) | 28 $63.70 per cu ft ($929.99, 14.6 cu ft) |
| Efficiency 25% | 54 308 kWh a year (19.6 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 | 80 garage ready, lowest room temperature not stated |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year full warranty | 31 2-year full warranty |
| Features 15% | 100 temperature alarm, defrost drain, lock, 2 baskets | 62 defrost drain, 1 basket |
Specifications
| GE FCM16SLWW 15.7 cu ft Chest Freezer | Kenmore KKCF14.6 14.6 cu ft Freezer | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Capacity | 15.7 cu ft | 14.6 cu ft |
| Baskets | 2 | 1 |
| Defrost | Manual | Manual |
| Defrost drain | Yes | Yes |
| Converts to fridge | No | - |
| Energy and placement | ||
| Energy use | 308 kWh/yr | - |
| ENERGY STAR | No | No |
| Room temperature range | 0 to 110 °F | - |
| Garage ready | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Temperature alarm | Yes | - |
| Power light | Yes | Yes |
| Lock | Yes | - |
| Dimensions | 65 x 28.5 x 33.375 in | 55.1 x 26.2 x 33.6 in |
| Weight | 168 lb | 132.2 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |
| Sealed system warranty | 1 years | - |
| Released | 2018-06 | 2024-09-11 |