I purchased the 5.1 Cubic Foot Chest Freezer for a great price. I was so excited to get it today! We've been playing Tetris in our regular freezer for a long time. I was worried about buying a stand alone freezer because of space and energy consumption.
First, the freezer arrived in perfect condition (as far as I know so far). I was really worried because of some of the reviews. The packaging isn't ultra protective, so I will say that how it arrives probably has a lot to do on how poorly it is treated by the shipping carrier. Mine arrived fine through UPS.
It looks like the size is going to be about perfect for my husband and I. It will allow us to really stock up on frozen goods without it taking up too much room itself. The most standardized thing I can compare it to is that it is about the size of a dishwasher, but about five inches longer in the front. We have room for it in our kitchen/dining room area. It is of moderate size, but by no means as big as most standard chest freezers. If you have a really small space this might be a bit too big.
The lid to the freezer is light and it opens up very smoothly. Even someone with limited strength should have no issue lifting the lid. The freezer itself is not super heavy. I was able to set it up myself by carefully sliding the box into position. The box itself slides up and off the freezer. You can "walk" the freezer carefully off the Styrofoam base. The manual indicated to NEVER TILT IT OVER 45 DEGREES so be careful when moving it. It also indicates that if it is tilted at all it should rest for 24 hours before plugging it in. It surely was tilted at some point in delivery so I am leaving it unplugged today.
I was very pleased to see the energy guide on the front of the freezer (picture attached to review) that indicated that estimated yearly energy cost was $21.00. I'll save more than that on really good deals on frozen goods and meats throughout the year. Now I don't have to pass up sales because of limited freezer room.
The only big downside I see to the chest freezer is that it has to be manually defrosted. I hope that I won't have to do that often.
| Brand Name | RCA |
|---|---|
| Model Info | RFRF450-AMZ |
| Item Weight | 60 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 35.04 x 22.83 x 30.12 inches |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | RFRF450-AMZ |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Capacity | 5.1 Cubic Feet |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Part Number | RFRF450-AMZ |
| Color | White |
| Voltage | 115 Volts |
| Door Hinges | Top |
| Door Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Shelves | 1 |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Included Components | basket, freezer |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
