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4.2 | 119 Reviews

16 Cu. Ft. Convertible Chest Freezer with 3 Storage Levels

Whirlpool WZC5216LW

Features

  • Fit everything you need with 16 Cu. Ft. Capacity
  • Keep food visible and easy to access with 3-level organization
  • Clean or convert the freezer using the Built-In Drain
  • Convert from a freezer to a fridge for extra fresh storage space

Quick Specs

  • Type: Freezer
  • Style: Chest
  • Width: 55.25"
  • Height: 36"
  • Depth: 28.6875"
  • Energy Star Rated: No
  • Refrigerator Size: 16 (cu. ft.)
  • Freezer Capacity: 16 (cu. ft.)
  • WiFi Connected: No

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3-Level Flexible Organization

Quickly find what you re looking for with a flexible 3-level storage system that keeps food visible and organized the way you want.

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Convertible Freezer-to-Fridge

Adapt to your family s changing needs with extra freezer space or more fresh food storage when you need it.

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Counterbalanced Lid

Use both hands to grab what you need or organize food with a Counterbalanced Lid that stays open and in place where you want it.

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LED Lighting

See your food clearly and easily find items with bright LED interior lighting to keep it all in sight.

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Raised Shelf and Divider

Create a dedicated space for your favorite items that everyone can reach using the raised shelf and divider.

16 Cu. Ft. Capacity A spacious 16 Cu. Ft. Capacity lets you fit bulk purchases, small items and everything else your family needs.

3-Level Flexible Organization Quickly find what you re looking for with a flexible 3-level storage system that keeps food visible and organized the way you want.

Built-In Drain Clean or convert the freezer without the mess thanks to a Built-In Drain.

Convertible Freezer-to-Fridge Adapt to your family s changing needs with extra freezer space or more fresh food storage when you need it.

Counterbalanced Lid Use both hands to grab what you need or organize food with a Counterbalanced Lid that stays open and in place where you want it.

Easy Clean Corners Spills are a snap to wipe up with smooth, rounded Easy Clean Corners.

Garage Ready in Freezer Mode Keep your freezer where you want it, either in your home or in a garage, with a unit that functions in temperature ranges 0°-110°F when in Freezer Mode.

LED Lighting See your food clearly and easily find items with bright LED interior lighting to keep it all in sight.

Lock and Key Keep your food safe and secure with the built-in lock and included key.

Modular Baskets Enjoy flexible organization with three modular storage baskets that can glide side to side and be positioned on any of the three storage levels.

Power On Indicator Light Check power at a glance for peace of mind with a green light on the outside of the freezer that indicates when the unit is turned on.

Raised Shelf and Divider Create a dedicated space for your favorite items that everyone can reach using the raised shelf and divider.

Rollers Lift and shift your freezer to where you need it with two smooth-gliding bottom rollers on one side of the unit.

Temperature Adjusting Indicator Light Check temperature status with a red light that turns on when the unit temperature is adjusting and turns off after the set temperature is reached.

Features

  • Fit everything you need with 16 Cu. Ft. Capacity
  • Keep food visible and easy to access with 3-level organization
  • Clean or convert the freezer using the Built-In Drain
  • Convert from a freezer to a fridge for extra fresh storage space
  • Grab food easily with a lid that stays open and in place
  • Easy Clean Corners let you wipe up spills in a snap
  • Place the freezer in your home or in a garage
  • See your food clearly with bright LED interior lighting
  • Keep food safe and secure with the Lock and Key
  • Enjoy flexible organization with three moveable storage baskets
  • See that the unit is powered on at a glance
  • Keep your most used items accessible on an easy-to-reach shelf
  • Lift and shift the freezer with bottom rollers on one side
  • Easily see when the set temperature is reached
Certifications
Prop65 CA
Ul Yes
Controls
Control Location Exterior
Control Type Knobs
Door Ajar/open Alarm No
Temperature Monitor Alarm Yes
Details
Garage Ready Yes
Ice Maker Compatible No
Wheels 2 Fixed Feet + 2 Wheels
Dimensions
Product Height 36.0
Depth Closed Excluding Handles 27.5
Carton Height 38.87
Gross Weight 115.74
Depth Closed Including Handles 28.688
Carton Depth 29.53
Carton Width 56.58
Product Depth 28.6875
Net Weight 112.22
Product Width 55.25
Exterior Details
Door Finish Smooth
Door Style Flat
Freezer Handle Type Lift Handle
Handle Material Plastic
Hidden Hinge No
Reversible Door No
Freezer Details
Basket Description 3 Wire Baskets
Defrost Drain Yes
Defrost Type Manual
Fast Freeze Setting No
Freezer Door Lock Yes
Freezer Lighting LED
Freezer On Indicator Light Yes
Freezer Shelves 1 Raised with Separator
Freezer Type Chest

Quick Specs


  • Appearance

  • Type: Freezer
  • Style: Chest

  • Dimensions

  • Width: 55.25"
  • Height: 36"
  • Depth: 28.6875"

  • Features

  • Energy Star Rated: No

  • Capacity

  • Refrigerator Size: 16 (cu. ft.)
  • Freezer Capacity: 16 (cu. ft.)
  • WiFi Connected: No

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4.2 out of 5

78% of reviewers recommend this product.

3 Stars

Price Fraud Cheap Baskets

TFD1064 9/8/2026

My first observation is that Whirlpool, and probably all the other vendors of chest freezers, sells its chest freezers with only 3 baskets which is less than half of the "baskets" that a person would typically use. Secondly, the additional 4 baskets cost more than $100.00 each. Therefore, the actually cost of a chest freezer is more than $400.00 more than the adversited price. The baskets are made of thin wires and plastic handles. The wires are spaced so far apart that small storage containers do not stand upright. When fully loaded, the plastic handles do not slide easily.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

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3 Stars

Nice Chest Freezer

tmjc 3/19/2026

I don't like it as well as my old one. My other one had a slide in that give it six compartments. So nice. This doesn't have it and all the stuff just is in the bottom all mixed up.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

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5 Stars

Rack system. I bought 2 more racks.

RONALD 2/17/2026

The product works as expected. It is a nice product.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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3 Stars

Looks good

Billl 2/14/2026

Had to replace a 40+ year old freezer. Was hoping for this one to last a long time as well. Beginning to question as the unit vibrates when the compressor runs. Have reached level just to make sure and it™€™s fine. Otherwise everything else is fine.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

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4 Stars

Good freezer, but cheap basket hangers

RobinWisconsin 1/30/2026

The freezer is working well so far (after 1 wk). However, the cheap plastic bars that the wire baskets hang on from the side of the freezer will not last very long. Any amount of weight I put in the baskets causes the plastic strips to bend downward, and they will probably break if any pressure at all is used on them sliding them sideways. I've warned my husband he will need to be very careful when moving them.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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3 Stars

Could be better

Danoh 1/27/2026

Part of the reason I bought t his freezer is because it advertised three level storage so I was expecting a built-in rail system. Instead it has cheap wire racking to set your wire basket on.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

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5 Stars

Carl 1/4/2026

It has ample room for all our beef and pork for the year. it seems to working at expectations
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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4 Stars

Remember to remove the spacers

Matt 722 12/28/2025

The freezer seems to be doing a good job keeping frozen. It did an initial large build up of frost due to shipping clips not removed upon delivery. They are red, about 3 inches long and support the lid from sealing the lid. There are 5 that need to be removed before starting the freezer
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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4 Stars

Dave 12/6/2025

Good quality freezer. Sliding baskets have plastic clips that hold them on top allowing them to fall frequently.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Love the sliding racks makes it a lot easier.

LorenG 11/9/2025

We've only had the freezer for a month but it's really nice clearing out the freezer part of our side by side. Now we've got room for a couple of frozen turkeys in the new freezer that wouldn't fit in the small side by side freezer.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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1 Stars

Worked for a week

Karen 11/6/2025

One week and one day is how long we had this freezer until it quit working. Waiting on a replacement. Hopefully it works. If not, we™€™ll be asking for a refund and buying something different.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

Customer Provided Photos

Customer Provided Photos

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1 Stars

Builds up ice everywhere

Gmack 10/2/2025

Terrible freezer. It constantly fills up with ice everywhere, on the walls, on the lid, even inside ziplock bags building up ice on the foods itself. I called for warranty and was told this is normal for freezer to build up ice. I can™€™t believe in 2025 we don™€™t know how to make proper freezers that don™€™t build up ice.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

Customer Provided Photos

Customer Provided Photos
5 Stars

Love my freezer.

Juju 9/20/2025

I am real happy with it--works well and meets my needs,
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Happy with the Freezer

douglas 9/16/2025

Overall, very happy with the purchase. It was easy to get going, and is keeping everything frozen very well. There are a few negatives, but even combined, they were not enough to lower a star (and most had less to do with the product more with the company). 1) I followed all setup instructions (washing it out before using, etc...), but there is still a little bit of a chemical smell to it that I have not noticed with freezers before. That being said, it is the first "new" freezer I have ever had, so I also assume that will dissipate over time. 2) Shipping was a mess. It was delayed multiple times, and ended up taking two additional weeks beyond when I had ordered it. Pretty frustrating, but when it was finally delivered, the delivery was very smooth. 3) I did not see an option to add on dividers when purchasing, and they would be very helpful to have (and are essentially needed to fully take advantage of the space). Definitely need to get dividers.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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4 Stars

Good but loud

tass 8/7/2025

Looks good and freezes hard. It's pretty loud though. And apparently Whirlpool does not sell extra baskets and I've not been able to find any offbrand verisons that fit.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

16 cu ft multi level freezer

LadyGray3011 7/30/2025

I bought my 16 cu ft chest freezer July 2025. So far it™€™s been a great buy. Just wish It would have come with more storage bins as 3 bins for this size is just not enough and buying 2-3 more at -$50-$60 is crazy as I just bought the freezer. There has to be a better way to configure the ™€œ3 layers™€ it looks great in the picture!
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Not only freezes but lights up!

Fuzzy 5/30/2025

I needed a new freezer and really like the Whirlpool derp freeze I purchased. It™€™s roomy and I like that it lights up!
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Lovely Freezer

Omotee 4/21/2025

I bought it one week ago. I like that it is compact with a lot of space inside and I also got a reasonable price because it is on sale. I will recommend it
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

Customer Provided Photos

Customer Provided Photos

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5 Stars

Love the Product, Pay Attention during Instalation

Ha3m 3/12/2025

This freezer works excellently! Be careful when it's delivered, however, as there are plastic spacers between the lid and the chest that protect the rubber gasket in transit. We had no idea those needed to be removed once the freezer was installed, which resulted in extra energy costs for a couple months until we figured out the problem.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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4 Stars

Good buy!

Freezer 2/25/2025

Works awesome. Large capacity. Just what we needed.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Loved the way it was a freezer and a refrig

rlangel79 2/17/2025

This was a replacement unit and I liked the options that the unit has.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

user friendly

memememe 1/25/2025

It's been too long since I owned such a nice deep freeze.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Nice Freezer

L1224 1/22/2025

This freezer is very quiet and more modern looking than the 50 year old freezer it replaced.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

4 Stars

Works but Basket organization is all hype.

John 1/3/2025

Seems to be a good, functioning freezer. We received only three of the 4 promised baskets. The other wire stabilizers that sit in the bottom of the freezer are worthless- they don't even serve to divide the sections. The basket clips are cheap and will easily break. Bottom line, the organization of space is no better than any other freezer and worse quality than our old freezer.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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3 Stars

Chest freezer fair only

Joe ! 1/1/2025

This unit replaced an existing freezer. Basket system in new freezer is flimsy and really only one layer. Quality of new freezer compared to one replaced is much cheaply made. Basket layer design could be much better if they would have designed rails for the different layers instead of a cheap wire rack design.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

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5 Stars

Awesome Versatility

Herk37 12/27/2024

I had been waiting for this item to come back in stock and when it did I ordered it almost right away and I have not been disappointed. So far I have only kept it in freezer mode for meat and holiday cookies but I™€™m excited to try it in refrigerator mode this summer to keep all of my garden produce fresh before I use or can my berries and veggies.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Great Product For the Money

GP-3 12/2/2024

Great product for the money. I would like a few more baskets but if you need a nice deep freezer look no further.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Love fact can be refrigerator or freezer

Vern 10/14/2024

I brought this last month very happy with products
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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4 Stars

Product Works Good

Okiecad1 9/20/2024

Freezer works good, however I am a little surprised that the light inside the freezer works off of what sounds like a ™€œmarble™€. When I open the top the ™€œmarble™€ rolls and the light turns on. When the lid is closing, the ™€œmarble™€ rolls and the light goes off. It works™€¦. Just surprised.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

BIGGER& BETTER

Mulberry 9/6/2024

GR8 Improvement. Bigger & better, with huge capacity over prior deep-freezers. Plugged in & up to temp in short order even in summer heat. This model is the 'go-to'!
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Onr month review

Peter 8/12/2024

This is the rating I can give it today but I have only owned it one month. To be fare this survey should be sent out after two or three years.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

5 Stars

Great product!

Ariesgod53 8/4/2024

We purchased this to replace our 20 year old chest freezer. Looks great and had lots of storage. Especially love the basket organizer that's included.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

5 Stars

Happy Customer

J and S 6/19/2024

There is much to like about this freezer, the adjustable temperature, the red and green visible lights to show the unit is powered and at temperature, the illumination on the lid to provide interior light and the multi-level storage bins to arrange food items. The lid is counterbalanced to stay in position when open and the size is really ideal for our use. The storage bins are metal, but the clips that hold the basket in position are plastic. Our unit is 2 weeks old, so I have no opinion on the reliability of the unit over time. The delivery and removal of our old unit was efficient and the crew was respectful. We are happy with the purchase that fit our needs.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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4 Stars

Chest Freezer Design

Ray H 6/16/2024

This is a very nice chest freezer and the only complaint I have is the cheap rollers that are put on the front and none on the back. How much extra does it cost to install decent rollers on a nice freezer. Very bad design!! But I'm sure no one that has any authority at Whirlpool will not contact me directly about this poor and cheap design.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Great options!!!

Kin35 6/9/2024

Bought this freezer about 2 months ago and we are glad we found it!! It is so quiet, love everything about it, the space, baskets, and the option to have it as a freezer or a refrigerator!!
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Nice Freezer

Ray H 6/2/2024

Nice basket layout, can be converted to a refrigerator. Only drawback is small cheat no swivel wheels/rollers. Makes maneuverability cumbersome.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

5 Stars

Nice Freezer except for the wheel/rollers

Ray H 6/2/2024

So far so good, I like the basket positioning and that it could be used as a refrigerator. The only thing I find at this point that could be better is the rollers. All are non swivel wheals and are very small. Only good to pull straight out or push straight in against a wall. No maneuverability.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Great freezer.

KeithFL 5/21/2024

I bought this freezer a month ago and could not be more pleased. Works and looks great. I love the green light telling me all is well when I walk by.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Nick77 5/13/2024

Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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1 Stars

Won't work in new garages.

Jordan 3/1/2024

New Garages require GFCI outlets; this says it's garage ready. This will trip every GFCI outlet you plug it into instantly.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

5 Stars

Exactly what we needed

Pamaw 3/1/2024

This phaser replaced a 47 year old freezer, it™€™s quieter, lighter, and we did go a little smaller. At this point it is working very well.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Great Freezer

Mike 2/19/2024

Great product. Plenty of storage space for the price.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Chest freezer

Stacey 2/15/2024

Excellent freezer! Works great! Very spacious! Love the baskets for great organization! Love the light as it's in my garage!
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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Customer Provided Photos

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5 Stars

It's cold in there

Whataboutbob 2/5/2024

The freezer does two things well. It's verry cold and very quiet!
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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4 Stars

bmoore24 1/30/2024

It™€™s only been less than a week but the freezer seems to be fine. The issue I had is with the delivery process. I left work early 2 days to be home for delivery only to have the delivery cancelled. It was finally delivered on the third attempt but no one seems to care that I was inconvenienced.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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4 Stars

good features

brushfire 1/19/2024

wish I could have found a bigger Whirpool at Home Depot
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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2 Stars

Questionable manufacturing and quality control!

Disappointed 1/6/2024

Considering it took the delivery of the THIRD FREEZER before I FINALLY received a PROPERLY WORKING, UNDAMAGED freezer before I can say Whirlpool finally got it right, I don™€™t consider Whirlpool is still what I call a ™€œthe best™€ brand on the market today. The first freezer arrived warped across the top, leaking cold air with excess frost buildup within a week. The second one arrived with a SERIOUS SCRAPE/DENT in the top of the lid, which I wasn™€™t going to accept. In each case I had to wait a month or more to receive a replacement. Having begun placing my initial order for the freezer in September, I finally received a fully functional, undamaged freezer in Dec. Since when does it take 4 MONTHS AND THREE FREEZERS LATER to get a properly working appliance?! All the freezers were delivered in the original boxes, unopened, as they were shipped from Whirlpool. Therefore, the condition of each freezer had NOTHING to do with the handling by the retailer, but everything to do with the manufacturer and Whirlpool™€™s QUALITY CONTROL DEPARTMENT! Need I say more?
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

 Incentivized Review

5 Stars

Good freezer

Chris 1/6/2024

Have had about two months awsome freezergood price. The light inside is cheapbut everything else is good
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Awesome Brand!!!

GabeLaw5050 12/27/2023

I bought this freeze to replace are 30 year old whirlpool freeze that never had an issue untill recently. Im so excited to have such a name brand at one hell of a great price!!!
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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3 Stars

Provide Parts Diagram....

david 12/19/2023

Have owned many Whirlpool appliances in the last 30-40 yrs...In the past ,they all came with a decent operators manual that included a COMPLETE parts diagram. Wanted to buy additional wire baskets for this chest freezer... Spent considerable time searching using model No.for baskets.... No luck... I was a Commercial ,Restaurant Equipment Repair Contractor for 25 years....
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

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