Whynter CUF-301BK 3 cu. ft Energy Star Upright Freezer with Lock – Black

The Whynter 3.1 cu ft upright freezer is compact yet surprisingly spacious, making it perfect for small homes or extra storage. It runs quietly, maintains consistent temperatures, and offers great value for its size and reliability.

I’m really happy with this freezer. Shipping and delivery were excellent — it arrived quickly, was well packaged, and there was zero damage. Setup was simple and it got cold surprisingly fast once plugged in. The 3 cu. ft. size is perfect. It holds a lot more than you might expect while still being compact enough to fit comfortably in a small space. It ended up being exactly the right size for storing everything I need it to, and I still have room for more. The build quality feels solid, the stainless steel looks nice, and the lock feature is a great bonus. Overall, it’s a really efficient, well-designed mini freezer that does exactly what it’s supposed to do. Highly recommend if you need a compact freezer with good capacity.

I live in a very small apartment, 500 sq feet. But I do shop at Costco. So my small apartment freezer gets full pretty quickly. I decided to get a small "back up" freezer for overflow and for my husband's ice cream. This little 1.1 sq foot freezer does the trick and does it well. It arrived quickly and in perfect condition. I set it up, plugged it in and it hummed to life. It's very compact and it's also quiet. As soon as it came to temp, I plopped six lbs of ground beef, four lbs of butter and a bunch of my chicken stock blocks in it. They are frozen solid and I still have room for hubby's homemade ice cream buckets.

I chose this particular freezer because of the Energy Star rating. After reading the instruction book and safety warnings, I decided to install it under the counter in a 24 inch wide cabinet with the doors removed. It fits like a custom order. After waiting 4 hours for the refrigerant to settle, I plugged it in and set it to MAX as per instructions. After 3 hours it had reached a temperature of -10 degrees fahrenheit plenty cold enough, perhaps even a bit too cold for my ice cream products. It is very quiet but if you listen carefully you'll be able to hear the compressor kick on and off, but you really need to be standing right next to it to hear anything so for me it definitely passes the quiet test. We are fully off grid so energy consumption played a big role in choosing this freezer. According to the handbook it draws 75 watts when the compressor is running which is for our needs great! I will keep an eye on it and will report back should the energy usage change. The freezer arrived in perfect condition (which was a concern of mine after reading so many reviews). My only surprise/complaint was the color of the "stainless steel" door. It looks almost bronze to me and it certainly isn't even close to matching the other stainless steel appliances in our kitchen, or the other pics in various reviews on Amazon. I have written Whynter customer support to see if I am missing something. The product seems well made and as long as it continues to keep my food frozen I am very satisfied.

The 3 cubic foot upright Whynter freezer is an impressive combination of style, functionality, and affordability. Its modern, clean design looks great in any space, whether it’s a kitchen, garage, office, or apartment. The upright form factor makes it easy to organize items, and the clear, well-thought-out layout allows for quick access without digging through frozen goods. What really stands out is the value for the price. This freezer delivers reliable performance and efficient freezing in a compact size, making it perfect for smaller households or as a supplemental freezer. It feels solid and well-built, yet doesn’t take up much floor space. Overall, the Whynter 3 cubic foot upright freezer offers excellent performance, attractive design, and outstanding value. It’s a smart purchase for anyone looking for a dependable, good-looking freezer without overspending.

I've been really happy with this upright freezer. It has plenty of space and keeps everything frozen solid. The shelves are easy to adjust, so I can fit different sized items without any trouble. It runs quietly and doesn't use much electricity, which is great for my bills. The door closes tight every time, and the light inside makes it easy to find what I need. It's been reliable and does exactly what I need it to do.

This is a great small freezer! There is quite a lot of space inside and it is perfect for an overflow freezer and to store large items. If necessary, you can remove the shelves for really large items but I was able to easily fit three 7lbs bags of ice in the top shelf alone. It is easy to move, easy to level using the leveling legs, very easy setup and starts getting cold within minutes of plugging it in. I did a lot of research before I purchased and I highly recommend this one.

Excellent mini-freezer. I looked long and hard for one with a manual defrost - specifically so temperatures wouldn't fluctuate as much. Also bought because I read reviews that it holds temps down to -11f - and it certainly does. Despite packing the freezer with a lot of things, it still holds the temp nicely. I have two thermometers inside it that transmit temperature data to my phone - so I have a log of it's performance. It's been excellent so far. Came packaged nicely and was easy to setup. Highly recommend for anyone needing a small freezer with consistent performance.