SMETA Large Chest Freezer with Wheels 22.5 cu ft

Overview

SMETA's TDSC-550HU is a 22.5 cubic foot manual-defrost chest freezer measuring 63 inches wide by 30 deep by 35 tall. It runs an R600a compressor with a thermostat spanning 14F down to -11.2F, and ships with two removable baskets, casters and a front drain.

At this capacity the freezer stops being an appliance and becomes furniture, so the tape measure matters more than the spec sheet. Sixty-three inches of wall, plus lid swing clearance overhead, rules it out of most kitchens and points it at a garage, basement or utility room. Cost per cubic foot is where it wins.

• 30"D x 63"W x 35"H, 22.5 cu ft
• Thermostat range 14F to -11.2F
• R600a compressor rated at 43dB or less
• Aluminum liner, adjustable feet, built-in front drain

Who it's for

Aimed at bulk buyers, hunters, large households and anyone stocking a chest freezer once a season rather than reaching into it daily. Anyone who wants organized, frequently accessed storage should look at an upright, because two baskets over 22.5 cubic feet means digging.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

Chest designs hold temperature well because cold air sits in the box instead of falling out when the lid opens, and that is the main reason this one recovers fast and runs at a rated 43dB or less. The R600a system pulls a half-loaded box to 0F within a few hours from a cold start. The top-hinge lid holds at 45 to 90 degrees for hands-free loading, and a front drain handles the manual defrost you will need once or twice a year.

Specifications

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