Newair NFT070GA00 Chest Freezer 6.7 cu ft
- Capacity: 6.7 cu ft
- Door Orientation: Top
- Door Material Type: Plastic
- Wattage: 249 watts
Last refreshed Jun 11, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A quiet, low-draw chest freezer whose lid-mounted controls make it far easier to live with than the usual blind dial. The wide setpoint range earns it a second use as a cellar.
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ASIN: B08PHPQDS4Model: NFT070GA00Category: Chest Freezers
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Overview
Newair's NFT070GA00 is a 6.7 cubic foot chest freezer in cool gray with a digital control panel set into the lid. The setpoint range runs from 50 F down to -14.8 F, and a removable coated wire basket hangs at the top of the cavity.
Putting the digital display on the lid rather than the front is the design decision that defines this model. You read and set the temperature without crouching, which is the difference between checking it daily and never checking it at all. The upper end of the range, up to 50 F, means it can also serve as a beverage cellar rather than only a deep freeze.
- 6.7 cu ft capacity
- Setpoint range 50 F to -14.8 F
- Open lid alarm and Flash-Freeze mode
- Removable coated wire basket
Who it's for
Well suited to a garage, shed, basement or off-grid setup where low power draw and a display that survives cold ambient temperatures both matter. Households with small children should be aware there is no lock.
Pros and cons
- Lid-mounted digital readout, no crouching
- Range covers cellaring through deep freeze
- Low compressor draw suits solar setups
- Hinges hold the lid open hands free
- No lid lock for households with children
- Single hanging basket, everything else stacks
- Bulk of the volume is one deep well
Performance notes
The setpoint spans roughly 65 degrees, so the same cabinet can hold ice cream hard or cellar drinks near 50 F. Flash-freeze pushes the compressor to drive fresh items down to safe storage temperature quickly rather than letting them chill slowly. A door alarm sounds if the lid is left ajar, and balanced metal hinges hold the lid open on their own for loading. Frost management is manual, as with any chest freezer at this price.
Specifications
| Brand | NewAir |
|---|---|
| Model | NFT070GA00 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Door Orientation | Top |
| Item Weight | 79 poundshigher than 62% of 22 chest freezers |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 22.2 × 37.4 × 33.3 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 6.7 cu fthigher than 50% of 25 chest freezers |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 249 watts |
| Voltage | 110 voltslower than 85% of 27 chest freezers |
| Construction & materials | |
| Door Material Type | Plastic |
| Color | Cool Gray |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Freezer, User Manual |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Specification Met | ETL |
| Item Type Name | Chest Freezer |
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Frequently asked questions
Will the Newair NFT070GA00 work in an unheated garage or shed?
An owner reports running one in an uninsulated shed for almost five years at -5 F with no display failure, which is a known weak point on some digital freezers in cold ambient conditions.
How much power does the Newair 6.7 cu ft chest freezer draw?
One owner running it on a solar generator measured about 75 watts when the compressor cycles on, roughly 40 to 50 watts less than their older freezer of similar size.
Does the Newair chest freezer have a lock?
No. One owner specifically asked for one to keep small children out of the cabinet.