ADT Free-Standing Chest Freezer 3.5 cu ft
- Number Of Shelves: 1
- Door Orientation: Top
- Door Material Type: Metal
- Color: Red
Last refreshed Jun 11, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A no-frills small chest freezer that does the one job it claims at a price that makes overflow storage easy to justify. Inspect it on delivery.
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ASIN: B095WKJM8PModel: BD100CDW100BLACKCategory: Chest Freezers
Overview
This ADT chest freezer is a 3.5 cubic foot free-standing unit with a top-opening door, rated for a temperature range of 6.8 F down to -4 F, in red. It ships with two removable wire baskets, coated in food-safe PE over steel, plus a bonus ice ball tray with a silicone mold.
Small chest freezers earn their place through footprint rather than features, and 3.5 cubic feet is the size that fits in a closet, a garage corner or an apartment kitchen without displacing anything. The chest format also holds temperature better than an upright when opened, since cold air sits in the box rather than falling out the front. There is no auto-defrost here, which is normal at this size and price.
- 3.5 cubic feet, top opening door
- Temperature range 6.8 F to -4 F
- Two PE-coated steel wire baskets included
- Bonus 4-cavity ice ball tray
Who it's for
Good for apartments, dorms, small families adding overflow capacity, or anyone stocking bulk meat without room for a full size freezer. Households wanting frost-free operation or interior lighting will not find it. Buyers seeking a very low temperature unit for sashimi-grade freezing should note that capability varies by model variant, not every unit in this line.
Pros and cons
- Fits closets and small kitchens at 3.5 cu ft
- Chest design holds cold when opened
- Two removable baskets keep contents sorted
- Reported as quiet in normal use
- Manual defrost, no frost-free cycle
- Shipping damage reported by some buyers
- Baskets are shallow relative to box depth
Performance notes
Chest construction means the cold pools at the bottom, so opening the lid loses far less than opening an upright door, and the two wire baskets are what stop the interior from becoming one deep pile. The listed range runs from 6.8 F down to -4 F, comfortably below the 0 F mark used for long term frozen storage. As a manual defrost unit, it will need emptying and thawing periodically when frost builds on the walls.
Specifications
| Brand | ADT |
|---|---|
| Model | BD100CDW100BLACK |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Door Orientation | Top |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 23.4 × 22.9 × 34.4 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Number Of Shelves | 1 |
| Door Material Type | Metal |
| Color | Red |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | 2XICE BASKET |
Frequently asked questions
How cold does the ADT 3.5 cubic foot chest freezer get?
It is rated from 6.8 F down to -4 F, which is below the 0 F benchmark for long term frozen storage. Owners of other variants in this line report lower figures, so ratings differ by model.
Does it defrost automatically?
No. Like most chest freezers at this size it is manual defrost, so frost has to be cleared periodically.
Will the wire baskets fit other brands?
ADT lists the baskets as working with Northair, ADT, Coollife, Sukoo and Watoor freezers, at 11 x 10 x 5.5 inches each.