GE FCM9SRWW 8.8 cu ft Chest Freezer
#4 in MediumFull review
A garage ready 8.8 cu ft freezer with a warning light and low rated energy use. A good mid size pick for a garage, if a one year warranty is enough.
GE Appliances $629$629
The GE FCM9SRWW 8.8 cu ft Chest Freezer is the better freezer overall, rated 3.2 to 2.6. The GE FCM9SRWW 8.8 cu ft Chest Freezer leads on efficiency and features. The GE FCM7STWW 7.0 cu ft Chest Freezer wins on value. The GE FCM7STWW 7.0 cu ft Chest Freezer costs $180 less ($449 vs $629).
GE FCM7STWW 7.0 cu ft Chest Freezer
#14 in MediumFull review
A garage ready 7 cu ft freezer for a quarter beef or a garden harvest, from a maker with wide service coverage. It skips the alarm and lock.
GE Appliances $449$449
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 FCM9SRWW 8.8 cu ft Chest Freezer for efficiency (220 kWh a year (25 kWh per cu ft) vs 250 kWh a year (35.7 kWh per cu ft)) and features (temperature alarm, defrost drain, 2 baskets vs defrost drain, 2 baskets).
- Choose the GE FCM7STWW 7.0 cu ft Chest Freezer for value ($64.14 per cu ft ($449, 7 cu ft) vs $71.48 per cu ft ($629, 8.8 cu ft)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every medium freezer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | GE FCM9SRWW 8.8 cu ft Chest Freezer | GE FCM7STWW 7.0 cu ft Chest Freezer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 14 $71.48 per cu ft ($629, 8.8 cu ft) | 27 $64.14 per cu ft ($449, 7 cu ft) |
| Efficiency 25% | 67 220 kWh a year (25 kWh per cu ft) | 0 250 kWh a year (35.7 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% | 80 temperature alarm, defrost drain, 2 baskets | 50 defrost drain, 2 baskets |
Specifications
| GE FCM9SRWW 8.8 cu ft Chest Freezer | GE FCM7STWW 7.0 cu ft Chest Freezer | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Capacity | 8.8 cu ft | 7 cu ft |
| Baskets | 2 | 2 |
| Defrost | Manual | Manual |
| Defrost drain | Yes | Yes |
| Converts to fridge | No | No |
| Energy and placement | ||
| Energy use | 220 kWh/yr | 250 kWh/yr |
| ENERGY STAR | No | No |
| Room temperature range | 0 to 110 °F | 0 to 110 °F |
| Garage ready | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Temperature alarm | Yes | No |
| Power light | Yes | Yes |
| Lock | No | No |
| Dimensions | 37 x 24 x 33.375 in | 32.1 x 21.7 x 33.5 in |
| Weight | 88 lb | 61.7 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Sealed system warranty | 1 years | 1 years |
| Released | 2021-10 | 2022-08 |