Update 10/29/24: This starts our Black Friday coverage of chest freezers, and we like what we see so far. The following deals are from a variety of good brands, show a wide range of prices, and most importantly come in various sizes, so you can pick what is right for your home.
While Black Friday officially starts on November 29, retailers are getting started early this year. That means great early Black Friday deals, including on things like chest freezers. Here, we search high and low for the best deals on chest freezers to hit the market. That means we’re looking at sources like Walmart’s, Amazon’s, and Best Buy’s early Black Friday deals among others to get you the best deals possible. Whether you’re wanting to store ice cream, meat, or a party’s worth of frozen pizza, these are the best chest freezers for you.
Hisense 5 cu. ft. Garage Ready Chest Freezer — $165 $189 13% off
This small but effective chest freezer is made to withstand typical garage temperatures and has Hisense ‘Temp Hold’ tech to keep the freezer at 32 degrees Fahrenheit for 135 hours during power outages. Get it now for just $165.
Kismile 7 cu. ft. Chest Freezer — $235 $390 40% off
This affordable chest freezer comes with two removable baskets to help you organize your gear. It stays at about 38dB, so you can have it in your home without causing noise complaints from your family. Grab it while it’s still 40% off for big savings.
Insignia 10.2 cu. ft. Garage Ready Chest Freezer — $300 $480 38% off
Insignia, Best Buy’s house brand, brings affordable products at all times, and they always show up with good deals during the holiday season. This mid-sized chest freezer is aggressively priced at just $300. We particularly like its counterbalanced hinge, so you can lift it at precise angles from 45 to 75 degrees and have the door hold itself open.
Frigidaire 14.8 cu. ft. Manual Defrost Chest Freezer with LED Light — $598 $799 25% off
This is definitely a larger one, measuring 32.5 x 55.8 x 29.6 inches (H x W x D), that somehow still remains affordable. Not seen in the image above is the useful wheels on the bottom that can help you maneuver it to exactly where you want it.
Frigidaire 24.8 cu. ft. Chest Freezer — $1,000 $1,250 20% off
This one is absolutely massive at just over 83 inches long. It is fully featured with six wheels, can withstand temps up to 110 degrees Fahrenheit in your garage, and has a counterbalanced lid. Save $250 when you buy it now.
How to choose a chest freezer on Black Friday
If you just need a chest freezer for a few basic items or to expand your freezer space, it is totally okay to just pick one of the cheaper ones.
However, there are some other considerations if you have more in mind for your chest freezer. Size can be an issue, for sure, and getting too much of a good thing can crowd you out. Don’t get more freezer than your home can handle.
Of course, if you do want a bigger-sized chest freezer, you can possibly stick it out in your garage. Many chest freezers are rated for their ability to withstand high external temps. Check out your garage’s temperature (it might be higher or lower than what your meteorologist says your outdoor temp is, depending on build, shade, and ventilation) first if you think it might be too high for the freezer.
Meanwhile, if you want the freezer inside, go ahead and check out the chest freezer’s noise rating. Most are pretty quiet, but you won’t want something loud causing you issues. You should also make sure condensation won’t be an issue.
Finally, don’t worry too much about timing. As this isn’t your typical popular deal category, we don’t expect too many last minute deals. We’ve seen discounts as high as 40% off from the very beginning.
How we chose these Black Friday chest freezer deals
The preceding Black Friday chest freezer deals were chosen for their variety of sizes, great deal prices, and reliability. Depending on what size of chest freezer you want, you should be able to find it in the deals above.
You’ll also probably find something from a brand that you like. However, if you don’t find what you are looking for, you should feel free to bookmark this page. We’ll be consistently updating as the deals season progresses.