Avanti CF35F0W Garage Ready Chest Freezer 3.5 cu ft
- Capacity: 3.5 cu ft
- Number Of Shelves: 1
- Door Orientation: Top
- Door Material Type: Plastic
Last refreshed Jun 11, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
Good value for overflow freezing in a garage or spare room, as long as you inspect the cabinet closely the day it lands. Freight damage is the recurring risk here, not the cooling.
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ASIN: B00PJGPRCQModel: CF35FCategory: Chest Freezers
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Overview
The Avanti CF35F0W is a 3.5 cubic foot manual defrost chest freezer with an adjustable thermostat that also allows refrigerator operation. It carries a garage ready rating, and ships with a removable basket, a defrost drain and a power indicator light.
Small chest freezers live or die on where you can put them, and this one is sized to slide beside a washer, under a workbench or against a basement wall without a dedicated circuit or any plumbing. The convertible thermostat is the part worth paying attention to: freezer mode covers ambient temperatures from 0F to 110F, and cooling mode is specified between 50F and 109F, so the same cabinet can hold drinks in summer and bulk meat in winter.
- 3.5 cu ft capacity, manual defrost
- Convertible thermostat: freezer or refrigerator mode
- Stay open lift up lid with integrated handle
- Defrost water drain and power on light
Who it's for
A sensible pick for a household that already has a kitchen freezer and needs overflow space for bulk buys, garden harvests or hunting season. It suits renters and small homes because the footprint is modest and the controls are external. Anyone freezing for a large family, or wanting frost free convenience, should look at a bigger cabinet.
Pros and cons
- Runs in unheated garages and basements
- Converts to fridge duty with the thermostat
- Low draw suits backup power setups
- External control avoids opening the lid
- Manual defrost means periodic emptying
- Chest layout buries anything below the basket
- Frequent reports of dented arrivals
- One basket only for a deep well
Performance notes
Chest designs hold cold better than uprights because the cold air does not spill out when the lid opens, which is why a compressor this small can keep a 3.5 cubic foot cabinet stable in a hot garage. Manual defrost is the trade for that efficiency: no heater cycles the interior, so ice builds on the walls over months and you clear it yourself through the drain. Loading is bottom up, so anything you use weekly should sit in the removable basket.
Specifications
| Brand | Avanti |
|---|---|
| Model | CF35F |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Door Orientation | Top |
| Item Weight | 53 poundslower than 62% of 22 chest freezers |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 21.6 × 20.3 × 33.3 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 3.5 cu ftlower than 71% of 25 chest freezers |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 120 watts |
| Voltage | 120 voltshigher than 65% of 27 chest freezers |
| Construction & materials | |
| Number Of Shelves | 1 |
| Door Material Type | Plastic |
| Color | White |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
Closest rivals on specs
FRIGIDAIRE EFRF3003 Garage Ready Chest Freezer 3.5 cu ft- Item Weight 53 vs 35 pounds (+51%)
Frequently asked questions
Can the Avanti CF35F0W be used as a refrigerator?
Yes. The adjustable thermostat supports a cooling mode rated for ambient conditions between 50F and 109F, so it can hold refrigerator temperatures instead of freezing.
Is the Avanti CF35F0W safe to run in an unheated garage?
It is built for that. Freezer mode is specified to operate in ambient temperatures from 0F to 110F, which covers most garages and basements.
Does this freezer defrost itself?
No, it is manual defrost. You unplug it, let the ice melt and clear the water through the exterior drain, typically once or twice a year depending on humidity.