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 2.6. The GE FCM22DLWW 21.7 cu ft Chest Freezer leads on value and features. The GE FCM22DLWW 21.7 cu ft Chest Freezer costs $256 less ($1,169 vs $1,425).
KoolMore SCF-20C 20 Cu Ft Chest Freezer
#10 in LargeFull review
A large lockable commercial freezer for a small business or a farm. Families storing a whole beef get more for the money from residential models.
Amazon $1,425$1,425
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 value ($53.87 per cu ft ($1,169, 21.7 cu ft) vs $71.25 per cu ft ($1,425, 20 cu ft)) and features (temperature alarm, defrost drain, lock, 5 baskets vs lock, 2 baskets).
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 | KoolMore SCF-20C 20 Cu Ft Chest Freezer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 36 $53.87 per cu ft ($1,169, 21.7 cu ft) | 6 $71.25 per cu ft ($1,425, 20 cu ft) |
| Efficiency 25% | 91 346 kWh a year (15.9 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, 5 baskets | 72 lock, 2 baskets |
Specifications
| GE FCM22DLWW 21.7 cu ft Chest Freezer | KoolMore SCF-20C 20 Cu Ft Chest Freezer | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Capacity | 21.7 cu ft | 20 cu ft |
| Baskets | 5 | 2 |
| Defrost | Manual | - |
| Defrost drain | Yes | - |
| Converts to fridge | No | - |
| Energy and placement | ||
| Energy use | 346 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 | 73.25 x 33 x 33.375 in | 75.9 x 27.9 x 32.5 in |
| Weight | 190 lb | 165.3 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Sealed system warranty | 1 years | - |
| Released | 2017-11 | - |