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Refrigerators, Freezers & Ice Makers

Chest Deep Freezer with 2 Removable Baskets Small Mini Freezers with Electronic Thermostat (Low to -12 ℉) & Stay-Open Lid & Manual Defrost, Ideal for Kitchen Office Apartment, Black

A compact 3.5 cu ft chest freezer with touchscreen temperature control, two baskets, manual defrost and a stay-open top lid. Good value for apartments and small kitchens, but check the unit on arrival for panel and noise issues.

92.6 Dude Score Read
Compact Refrigerators

Electactic 3.0 Cu.ft Small Freezer, Mini Upright Freezer with Adjustable Thermostat, Removable Shelves, Reversible Single Door, for Bedroom/Home/Dorms/Apartment, Sanded Black

Compact 3.0 cu ft upright freezer with reversible stainless-steel door, removable shelves, and seven-level thermostat. Good for small spaces but owners flag constant run and some early failures.

92.2 Dude Score Read
Refrigerators, Freezers & Ice Makers

Electactic Chest Freezer 2.0 Cubic Feet Compact Freezer with 2 Removable Baskets, Free Standing Top open Door Deep Freezer, Adjustable Temperature for Home Dorm, Bar, Basement, Kitchen

A compact, no-frills chest freezer with a 2.0 cu ft capacity, adjustable thermostat, and two removable baskets. Good for small spaces but check the listing for warranty and packaging notes.

93.0 Dude Score Read
Compact Refrigerators

Mini Fridge with Top Freezer Apartment Size Dual Door Compact Small Refrigerator for Personal Use Small Mini Fridge with Egg tray, 7 Temperature Control For Dorm, Apatmet, Dark Grey

A compact dual-door mini fridge with a separate 0.8 Cu.ft freezer, seven temperature settings, and manual defrost. Solid for dorms, offices, and small kitchens — but read owner notes on temperature distribution and long-term reliability.

86.7 Dude Score Read
Refrigerators, Freezers & Ice Makers

Chest Freezer with Electronic Panel, Accurate Temperature Display to 1 ℉ 4.0 Cu.ft Deep Freezing Machine with 2 Removable Baskets Suitable for Home Kitchen Apartment Black

A compact 4.0 cu.ft chest freezer with an electronic panel and removable baskets. Good cold performance and quiet operation, with recurring owner complaints about exterior finish and shipping damage.

93.1 Dude Score Read
Refrigerators, Freezers & Ice Makers

TABU 7.0 Cubic Feet Chest Freezer, Compact Top Opening Deep Freezer with 7 Level Adjustable Thermostat & Removable Basket, Low Noise, Freestanding (Black, 7.0 Cu.Ft.)

A compact, quiet 7.0 cu ft chest freezer from TABU with a removable basket, 7-level dial, and manual defrost. Good for small kitchens and apartments — inspect on delivery.

87.1 Dude Score Read
Refrigerators, Freezers & Ice Makers

Compact Deep Freezer, 3.6 Cu Ft Chest Freezer with 6 Adjustable Thermostat, Top Open Door Freezer with Removable Basket, Energy Saving Freezer for Home, Apartment, Office, Black

A compact, quiet chest freezer with a 6‑level thermostat, removable basket, and a 1‑year warranty. Good value for small spaces, but check arrival condition and watch frost buildup reports.

87.1 Dude Score Read
Refrigerators, Freezers & Ice Makers

Frigidaire Chest Deep Freezer, 10 Cu. Ft. Capacity, Granita Rugged Design-Adjustable Thermostat-Removable Vinyl Coated Wire Basket-Easy Defrost Drain

Solid, straightforward chest freezer with a roomy 10 cu ft interior, adjustable 7-position thermostat, vinyl-coated basket and exterior defrost drain. Good fit for condos, garages and cabins.

94.6 Dude Score Read
Refrigerators, Freezers & Ice Makers

Chest Freezer with Electronic Control 41℉ to -15 ℉Deep Freezer 4.0Cubic Feet Freestanding Small Freezers with 2Removable Stainless Steel Basket Mini Freezer Top Open Door Compact Freezer

A compact chest freezer with digital temperature control, two stainless-steel baskets, and a whisper-quiet R600a compressor. Good for small living spaces, with a few real‑world caveats.

91.3 Dude Score Read
Refrigerators, Freezers & Ice Makers

Chest Freezer 3.5 Cu.Ft Black Small Deep Freezer with Adjustable Temperature Control for Basement Apartment Kitchen Business

Compact top-opening chest freezer with adjustable temps, R600a compressor, and reported quiet operation — aimed at small kitchens, apartments, and off-grid setups.

94.8 Dude Score Read
Compact Refrigerators

Upstreman 4.0 Cu.Ft. Mini Fridge with Freezer, Dorm Essentials, Double Door Small Refrigerator for Office, Dorm, Bedroom, Adjustable Thermostat, Large Capacity, Black-BR401

Solid compact fridge with a separate freezer, adjustable shelves, and quiet compressor cooling. Good for dorms, offices, and small apartments — but it's manual-defrost and needs occasional tuning.

94.7 Dude Score Read
Refrigerators, Freezers & Ice Makers

BLACK+DECKER 2.0 Cu. Ft. Compact Chest Freezer, Deep Freezer Holds Up To 70 Lbs. of Frozen Food, Removable Storage Basket, Manual Defrost, White

Budget-friendly compact chest freezer with a removable basket, mechanical temperature control, and owner-reported shipping and setup caveats. Good fit for apartments, garages, and pet food storage.

96.4 Dude Score Read
Refrigerators, Freezers & Ice Makers

Deep Freezer Chest 3.5 Cubic Feet Freezers with Temperature Display Panel Mini Freezer with Removable Basket Suitable for Apartment Garage Dorm BLACK

Compact chest freezer with a digital temperature display, manual defrost and two included baskets. Suited to small apartments, dorms and pantries; owners praise quiet, steady temps.

94.6 Dude Score Read
Appliances

FRIGIDAIRE EFRF5003-BLACK Chest Deep Freezer-Garage-Ready, 5.0 Cu. Ft. Capacity, Black-Adjustable Thermostat-Removable Vinyl Coated Wire Basket-Easy Defrost Drain

A compact 5.0 cu. ft. chest freezer with an aluminum interior liner, adjustable thermostat, removable wire basket, and mixed owner feedback about dents and occasional noises.

91.7 Dude Score Read
Refrigerators, Freezers & Ice Makers

Commercial Cool Upright Freezer, Stand Up Freezer 6 Cu Ft with Reversible Door, Black

A compact, lightweight 6.0 cu ft upright freezer with five wire shelves, reversible stainless steel door, ETL certification and manual defrost. Good as overflow or a small household backup.

86.7 Dude Score Read
Compact Refrigerators

Electactic Mini Fridge 130 Can Beverage Refrigerator Cooler, 3.2 Cu.Ft Drink Fridge for Soda Wine Beer, Adjustable Temperature Control for Home Office, Black

A compact 3.2 cu.ft beverage fridge with digital controls, glass door, and rotary-scroll compressor. Strong cooling and quiet operation for small spaces, with mixed notes on shelving and setup.

89.1 Dude Score Read
Refrigerators, Freezers & Ice Makers

Frigidaire EFRF314-AMZ Upright Freezer 3 cu ft Stainless Platinum Design Series

A compact, budget-friendly 3 cu ft upright freezer with a stainless-platinum look, manual defrost, and mixed owner feedback on shipping damage and frost buildup. Good fit for small kitchens or overflow storage if you accept manual defrost chores.

85.0 Dude Score Read
Wine Cellars

Antarctic Star 36 Bottle Wine Cooler/Cabinet BeverageRefrigerator Small Mini Wine Cellar Beer Soda Bar Fridge Quiet Operation Compressor Adjust Temperature Freestanding Black, 4.4 Cu. ft

A compact, freestanding 36-bottle wine cooler with a 32–61°F range, inverter compressor, and blue LED lighting — good fit for small bars but owners report noise, shelf sag and occasional drainage or temperature hiccups.

86.2 Dude Score Read
Compact Refrigerators

ARCTIC CHEF Mini Fridge Compact Refrigerator, 3.2 Cu Ft, White

A compact 3.2 cu ft compressor-cooled mini fridge with a tiny freezer compartment. Good cold performance and value for small spaces, but check listing inconsistencies and delivery condition.

90.4 Dude Score Read
Compact Refrigerators

NEWBULIG Mini Fridge with Freezer 3.2 Cu.Ft Small Refrigerator for Office, Dorm, Small Fridge with Adjustable Thermostat, Energy Saving, Singel Door, Black

A compact 3.2 cu.ft compressor mini fridge with a 0.3 cu.ft freezer, adjustable shelves, and ETL/D OE certifications. Good for dorms and offices, but some owners report noise and cooling issues.

84.7 Dude Score Read
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