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 is the better freezer overall, rated 3.3 to 2.7. The GE FCM16SLWW 15.7 cu ft Chest Freezer leads on features and value. The GE FCM16SLWW 15.7 cu ft Chest Freezer costs $149.95 less ($899 vs $1,048.95).
KoolMore SCF-16C 15.9 Cu Ft Freezer
#9 in LargeFull review
A lockable commercial style freezer for a farm stand, shop or garage. Home buyers get more for the money from residential freezers.
Amazon $1,048.95$1,048.95
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 FCM16SLWW 15.7 cu ft Chest Freezer for features (temperature alarm, defrost drain, lock, 2 baskets vs lock) and value ($57.26 per cu ft ($899, 15.7 cu ft) vs $65.97 per cu ft ($1,048.95, 15.9 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 FCM16SLWW 15.7 cu ft Chest Freezer | KoolMore SCF-16C 15.9 Cu Ft Freezer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 29 $57.26 per cu ft ($899, 15.7 cu ft) | 14 $65.97 per cu ft ($1,048.95, 15.9 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 | 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, 2 baskets | 60 lock |
Specifications
| GE FCM16SLWW 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 | 2 | - |
| Defrost | Manual | - |
| Defrost drain | Yes | - |
| Converts to fridge | No | - |
| Energy and placement | ||
| Energy use | 308 kWh/yr | - |
| ENERGY STAR | No | - |
| 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 | 2018-06 | - |