I’m running out of space in the freezer section of my refrigerator. This is unfortunate. If I had more freezer space I could save/preserve more vegetables from my garden. I could take better advantage of specials at the grocery store. I could cook large quantities of stew/soup/whatever and make my own microwave meals. Etc. Etc. All of the above would help save me money in the long run.
Here are my limitations and assets:
Space is limited. I’m looking at a footprint about 2 foot by 2 foot. So I’m thinking “upright” rather than “chest”
I also think an upright is better because stuff is less likely to get “lost” at the bottom than in a chest, and if stuff gets stacked on top (likely in this household) I can still get in and out of the freezer without major relocating of objects required.
I’d prefer free delivery (of course!) but I own a pickup and have friends who can help me pick up and move such an object.
I have a friend with an even bigger pickup if necessary.
Price is important, but not so important that I’m going to dumpster-dive for a freezer and/or clean out questionable substances and body parts from a used one. Spouse is lobbying for BRAND NEW! under the theory we won’t have to deal with anyone else’s history/headaches and maybe we could get a more energy-efficient model.
After the next roofing job (hope that will start tomorrow) assuming nothing goes off the rails otherwise, I could probably liberate up to $300 for the project between my earnings and family willing to kick in a few bucks to help me out.
I don’t care what color, styling, etc. I just want a freezer that works as advertised.
Although I don’t have much to tell you as to “Sizes? Brands? Stores?”, I heartily second your quest for an upright. 2X2 is gonna be a little tight though.
I got mine off craigslist a few years ago. It’s a Kenmore, bought cheap from a couple who just didn’t “need a freezer”, couldn’t imagine why it came with the house and said it took up too much space in their garage. :rolleyes: YAY me!
It reduced my grocery bill by a significant amount (being able to shop meat sales, freeze garden produce, and a place to put the Pig that I refused to give a name, but he knows his chops :D)
If you do go new, definitely check the “dings & dents” store if there is one in your area.
Appliancy hijack: My dryer quit on me last week. It’s still warm so not a big deal right now, but winter is coming.
Tonight I found a 6 year old dryer on craigslist in the free section about 3 minutes after it was listed. About 30 frantic minutes of phone calls later (to the “giver” and a friend in Spokane with a truck). I have a new to me, working dryer, sitting in a garage in Spokane waiting until said friend comes up to go elk hunting to be delivered.
Yay me. Yay Friend Who Hunts. Yay People Who Give Stuff Away On Craigslist.
I would also add that mine is about 10 years old at this point and probably not the most energy efficient, but still well worth it. If you can find one within your 300 budget that's new (dings and dents regardless) it's probably spending the extra on.
But, of course, I’m preaching to the choir on that one. Just putting it in for anyone else reading along.
