Frigidaire FFFH17F2QW review

The Frigidaire FFFH17F2QW is an Energy Star-qualified upright freezer with 16.6 cubic feet of space.

Frigidaire FFFH17F2QW review
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Top Ten Reviews Verdict

The Frigidaire FFFH17F2QW is no longer widely available so will be difficult to get hold of.

Pros

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    Thick freezer walls

Cons

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    No longer widely available

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    There isn't a fast freeze option

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The Frigidaire FFFH17F2QW is an upright freezer. It is, however, no longer widely available so you may not be able to purchase it brand new. To find an alternative, check out our guide to the best freezers or for a combined option, head to our guide on the best French door refrigerators

Frigidaire FFFH17F2QW: Features 

The Frigidaire FFFH17F2QW is an Energy Star-qualified upright freezer with 16.6 cubic feet of space. That provides plenty of room to store the frozen pizzas, turkeys, desserts, veggies, and dinners you can’t fit in the little box over the fridge. This upright freezer offers energy-friendly features such as frost-free operation and exterior temperature controls, so you don't waste energy adjusting the freezer's temperature by having to open the freezer door. 

This upright freezer has LED lighting, which is not as warm as incandescent lighting but is safer on the environment, generating less greenhouse gas. This freezer's walls are thicker than average to keep food frozen for up to two days in the event of a power outage.

While there is no alarm to alert you if the door is left open, this freezer has the advantage of locking. This is a nice feature if you have children whose access to the freezer you want to monitor. It also helps prevent the door from being left open. The key on this freezer automatically ejects after the door locks so you won’t leave it in the door.

This Frigidaire upright has an automatic defrost system so you don’t have to empty it out and defrost it yourself. The interior temperature rises when the freezer senses that there is built-up ice to melt. Temperature changes like this increase the potential for freezer burn, but you can guard against it by tightly wrapping your food.

The estimated operating cost of this Frigidaire model is $52 a year. This Frigidaire upright freezer has an unusual design that is taller and wider than most other brands' models but with below-average depth and shelf space. It still offers plenty of storage space, however.

This Frigidaire upright freezer lacks a fast-freeze feature, which may be a problem if you have food you want to freeze quickly. It also lacks a reversible door, which would allow you to configure the door hinge on the left or right based on where you put the freezer in your home. If this is a deal-breaker for you, then check out the Whynter CUF-110B. Frigidaire offers a one-year warranty with its upright freezers, and you can choose to extend the service agreement at an additional cost. If you'd like a longer guarantee, then check out the Sub Zero ID30F, which has a 12-year warranty.

Should you buy the Frigidaire FFFH17F2QW?

The Frigidaire FFFH17F2QW offers thick walls to lock in the cold in the event of a power outage, as well as frost-free and automatic defrost functions. While this stand-up deep freezer's interior space is more than adequate to store and organize your frozen food, some additional shelf space would be helpful.

Grant Morgan

A graduate of Weber State University with a B.S. in Electronic Media and an Art minor, Grant started writing at Top Ten Reviews in 2012 covering graphic and photo software, spreading his expertise into large appliances and HVAC. Grant enjoys reading, anime, board games, backpacking and dreams of exploring Norway and the Pacific Northwest.