Features:

  • Measures: 20" Long x 17.5" Wide x 27.5" High. The noise level is <45 dB and the voltage is 115 volts /60Hz
  • Freestanding setup (clearance around the unit is needed).Refrigerant type: R600a.
  • Sleek stainless steel reversible-swing door and black cabinet with cylinder lock and two keys
  • Compressor cooling. Freezer internal dimensions: 12.5 W X 16 D X 21 H inches
  • Two removable shelves. Maximum power consumption (AC) - 75 watts
3.0 cu-ft model

I've been wanting to downsize to a much smaller fridge someday, so I've also wanted to move much of the freezer food elsewhere. I got the 3.0 size last summer. I'd been thinking it would be about the size of a dorm fridge; it's much taller and heavier than I'd expected. It comes up to my hips (about the same height as my kitchen counters), and it's fairly deep, and it's heavy. I can't pick it up alone, so getting it single-handedly into the house then down the basement stairs was a real challenge. (I eventually took it out of the box outside, fastened straps around it to use as handles, and eventually slid it sideways down the stairs on a ramp of flat cardboard sheets.) So on the one hand it turned out to be way bigger than I thought I needed, and I regretted not getting the smaller size. On the other hand, it holds a surprising amount of food, and I've managed to keep it packed ever since. At any rate, it arrived in excellent shape without any dents or scratches, even though the plastic strapping holding the bottom of the packaging in place was loose. I read the manual and followed the directions for washing it out, leveling it, and setting it up otherwise, and so far I haven't any issues with it -- my food's freezing rock solid, and I haven't noticed a major impact on my electricity bill. I'll try to add a few photos to show how tall it is, and what it looks like empty and with the basket in/out. The basket isn't very large -- it's about half the depth of the shelves -- because it's sharing space with the motor. (You can see the motor and wiring on the back at the base, and the setting dial is beside it.) The two upper shelves aren't adjustable and are fairly deep (can easily handle something like frozen pizzas lying flat). The door also has a lockable latch, though I haven't used it.

I'd buy it again in a heartbeat.

Fantastic little freezer. It's in my RV right next to the TV. So quiet I wasn't sure it was working - I think the key is to level it very well. Door swing switch is easy, very little frost buildup and uses very little electricity (Someone calculated it out at about 1.5 amp draw and I believe it). I have it on a 15amp circuit with my whole entertainment center and it hasn't tripped the breaker even when I plug the vacuum into the same circuit. Holds allot more than you might think and doesn't have to kick on very often once the temp settles. I think I have about 2 whole deer crammed in there.

HUGE, low power consumption, GREAT

Can't believe how LARGE this is- more than enough for my needs (I'd estimate large enough to hold at least a month's worth of frozen food). Glad I didn't get the 3 cubic feet one. It holds MUCH more than the photo (or video) suggests (more below). Well-packed, in perfect shape. Indeed, as the instructions assert, if the freezer isn't level the door doesn't stay closed. I'd never done this before, have poor manual dexterity and it took me quite a while to adjust the feet on each side, using a level horizontally and vertically (checking the side to side tilt and the front-to-back). It wasn't difficult, but it required time and patience. The instructions say turn each foot (two at the front corners) to the right to lower, to the left to raise, which confused me a bit but it translates to counter-clockwise to lower, clockwise to raise. Once I finally got it level (I have a wonky surface in my travel trailer), the door closed tight. At one point I tried locking the door with the key and THAT did the trick, so if it ever becomes an issue (like when traveling) nice to have a surefire method for ensuring that the door remains closed. Note- I got it all situated, THEN read the part about initially setting the temperature knob to 5, the highest it will go, so had to pull it out again and set it (see photo of the back- the white round dial on the left). SO, all ready to go, plugged it in, and put in an ice cube tray of water. It took less than TWO hours to freeze solid! (I read reviews of other freezers that said it took overnight for ice to freeze initially). To give you an idea of what can fit in the freezer (I experimented), it can hold 39 full-size Banquet TV dinners + 2 smaller packages, like Lean Cuisines, + 4 small frozen juice containers + 8 smallish burritos, like Don Jose's. I've checked repeatedly, and regarding a large bag of ice, there's none of that slightly melting and then re-freezing again, which results in ice that's congealed cubes and requires an icepick (my house fridge does that). Ice cubes remain frozen solid and separate, and ice cream is as hard as a rock, the way I like it. [UPDATE: The thing about the ice not slightly melting I've found is only true if you keep the ice on the bottom shelf. If you place it on the top shelf it does slightly melt, requiring an ice pick. But ice cream kept on the top shelf is always rock hard, as is other frozen food, so it seems the effect is slight and of little consequence, my house fridge/freezer does the same thing. I've kept chicken, fish, etc. frozen on the top shelf for months at a time, no ill effects whatsoever and cooks up fresh. Also, for what it's worth, we had a power outage of 10 hours and everything still seemed to be frozen solid. After five months of use still LOVE the freezer.] I was unable to upload the video of the freezer from the Whynter site for some reason, you can go there to see it (but it also shows those little containers/cartons of Haagen Dazs-type icecream, which don't provide an accurate impression of how MUCH it holds). You can also download the owner's manual (note: the freezer is listed under refrigerators, for some reason). FYI, the owner's manual states that the freezer draws 75 watts, .88 amps. It comes with a small paper sticker on the front that removes easily after soaking for a few minutes with dishwashing lotion. So quiet, you can barely tell when it's running. And it's BEAUTIFUL. Couldn't be happier with this freezer! If it malfunctions or dies I'll update my review.

We purchased this unit to fit in the basement compartment ...

We purchased this unit to fit in the basement compartment of a motor coach. It arrived in flawless condition and was operated " in home" for a month , prior to installation into the coach. It has traveled around the US in varied ambient climates and has performed perfectly thus far .

Very spacious and keeps temperatures stable

We run a small ranch/farm and use this primarily to store medication and vitamins for the animals. The lock on the unit is essential to keeping the items secure. We ordered and received this fast and in perfect shape. Actually this was great as we a Haier freezer that broke and we needed a new one fast. The interior of the unit is large and can store quite a large number items. I definitely think this 2.1 to 2.2 cu ft size is much more useable than the 1.1 cu ft style. It's still small enough to sit in a corner or on a table top. It freezes contents very quickly and keeps the temp. nicely. A very nice product and working fine for a few months as of now.

This is really a nice product. I have limited space and a small ...

This is really a nice product. I have limited space and a small main fridge/freezer that doesn't allow me to buy anything in quantity. This allows me to buy at the clubs again and save money. The freezer is very cold, runs very quietly, energy star rated to cost you $26 a year in electricity.

the walls are thin and suck copious energy

I had been looking for a solar refrigerator for my Sprinter van for some time. I found that the 12 DC chest style freezers were not only way too expensive, but they were too large and did not hold much food stuff. I also looked at many dorm fridges that would work with my Xantrex Prowatt 2000 inverter, however, the walls are thin and suck copious energy. Other alternatives such as RV fridges cost too much. So, I purchased the Whynter freezer and gave it a trial run. The unit is very quite and uses very little power. I use (4) 6 volt golf cart batteries, ( 2) 100 watt solar panels and a Xantrex prowatt 2000 inverter. This system powers a 600 watt microwave and a 700 watt tea kettle along with the Whynter freezer. During day light hours, the batteries charge to 12.9 to 13.3 volts with the Whynter running. after all night operation, the battery charge will maybe drop down to 12.6 volts. This is predicated on normal usage of the microwave and tea kettle during road trips etc. . If we use the microwave alot, the fridge may pull down the batteries to 12.4 volts over night. But after a full day of sun, the batteries are again at over 12.9 volts . The best option for this freezer would be to use it to freeze (2) 1 gallon water jugs, and frozen foods. The freezer does not have to be run at night with frozen juggs of water in the bottom section of the unit. The walls on this unit are twice a thick as a dorm fridge. The door seal seals tightly also. Anyways. at $218 this fridge is top quality for the money. It has the reliability of a beater proof a/c powered dorm fridge and will provide trouble free use compared to 12 volt DC freezer chests that cost $700. It also holds more food stuff than a chest style freezer while using way less space, The only caveta is one has to run an inverter 24/7 which is not a problem. The best solar fridge set up for a Sprinter van is as follows: (2) solar word 315 watt panels (4) 235 amp hour 6 volt costco gold cart batteries (1) Xantrex true sign wave prowatt 2000 inverter (1) 40 amp xantrex battery charge controller The Whynter freezer can be converted to a fridge with a digital tstat plug in controller. This freezer is twice as thick as a dorm fridge and hold the cold like a champ.

Great value.

This freezer is so quiet I had to feel the motor to make sure it was on. It got cold quickly and stayed that way.

... milk a few months ago and it is doing great. Fits under the lowest shelf in our pantry ...

Bought this for storing breast milk a few months ago and it is doing great. Fits under the lowest shelf in our pantry which was hard to find and I have been able to keep adding to my backstock of frozen milk without taking over our primary freezer. I used an external thermometer to make sure the temp was cold enough and it has consistently stayed below 0 degrees F since I bought it and turned it on.

It's chilling like a Villan!

Easy peazy set up, delivery was fast... arrived in perfect condition exactly when they said it would. The cooling mechanism on each shelf is awesome, it got up to temp very quickly ... It's only been a day but it's going well. Instructions were clelar and surprisingly well written! Never heard of this brand before but I am really happy with it. I looked up similar products from other more popular manufacturers and needed to keep in budget under $300. Yes, it is not exceptional quality materials... What else? My BF just said "It's nice to be able to lock up your meat!" Whatever that means :p Best part... I can see all my stuff in the fridge now.

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