Frigidaire Upright Freezers: Sizes, Defrost and Garage Use
Frigidaire upright freezers range from a 7 cu. ft. apartment-size model to 21 cu. ft. garage-ready models, plus a Professional 33-inch freezer column.
Frigidaire upright freezers on our site range from a 22-inch class apartment-size model to full-size freezers with 21 cu. ft. of space. Many are listed as garage ready and convertible, which means you can switch them to run as a refrigerator. At the top of the line, the Professional freezer is a 33-inch stainless column for the kitchen.
This guide compares six Frigidaire upright freezers using the details on each product page. For a general look at sizing and defrost types, see our upright freezer buying guide, or browse all Frigidaire freezers.
- The FFUE0726AW is an apartment-size upright with 7 cu. ft. and manual defrost.
- The FFUE1326AV (13 cu. ft.) and FFUE1626AV (16 cu. ft.) are frost-free, garage-ready and convertible, with door ajar and high temp alarms.
- The FFUE1836AV has 17.6 cu. ft., Cold Boost and a fingerprint-resistant stainless look finish.
- The FFUV2126AW has 21 cu. ft., automatic defrost and can switch from freezer to fridge.
- The Professional FPFU19F8WF is a 33-inch stainless freezer column with an ice maker and Star-K certification.
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Compare them side by sideProfessional Column Pick: Frigidaire Professional FPFU19F8WF
Frigidaire FPFU19F8WF Professional 33 inch Upright Freezer with 19 cu. ft. Capacity, Smudge-Proof, Star-K Certified, Energy Star, in Stainless Steel
The FPFU19F8WF is a Professional 33-inch upright freezer in stainless steel with a stainless steel interior. Its spec sheet lists 18.9 cu. ft., an ice maker, a left hinge, Star-K certification and Energy Star. The left hinge lets it sit next to a right-hinge refrigerator column for a matched pair.
- Stainless steel interior
- Ice maker
- Star-K certified
- Door is not reversible
Apartment-Size Pick: Frigidaire FFUE0726AW
Frigidaire FFUE0726AW 22 inch Garage Ready Upright Freezer with 7 cu. ft. Capacity, Convertible to Fridge, and ENERGY STAR Certified in White
The FFUE0726AW is an apartment-size upright freezer that is 21 5/16" wide and 56 1/8" tall with 7 cu. ft. of space. It is garage ready, convertible to a fridge, Energy Star certified and ADA compliant. It uses manual defrost, and the door is reversible.
- 21 5/16" wide
- Convertible to fridge
- ADA compliant
- Manual defrost
- 7 cu. ft.
Frost-Free 13 Pick: Frigidaire FFUE1326AV
Frigidaire FFUE1326AV 28 inch Garage Ready Upright Freezer with 13 cu. ft. Capacity, Convertible, Door Ajar and High Temp Alarm, and Frost-Free Design (Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel Look)
The FFUE1326AV is a garage-ready upright freezer with 13 cu. ft. of space and frost-free defrost, in a fingerprint-resistant stainless steel look finish. It is 26" deep and lists door ajar and high temp alarms, Sabbath mode, a reversible door and Energy Star certification. It is also convertible.
- Frost-free defrost
- Door ajar and high temp alarms
- 26" deep
- 13 cu. ft.
Frost-Free 16 Pick: Frigidaire FFUE1626AV
Frigidaire FFUE1626AV 28 inch Garage Ready Upright Freezer with 16 cu. ft. Capacity, Convertible, Door Ajar and High Temp Alarm, and Frost-Free Design (Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel Look)
The FFUE1626AV keeps the same 27 3/4" width as the FFUE1326AV but adds space, with 16 cu. ft. inside. It has the same fingerprint-resistant stainless steel look finish, and it is frost free, garage ready and convertible, with door ajar and high temp alarms, Sabbath mode and Energy Star certification.
- 16 cu. ft.
- Frost-free defrost
- Alarms for door and temperature
- 29 1/8" deep
Cold Boost Pick: Frigidaire FFUE1836AV
The FFUE1836AV is a garage-ready convertible freezer or refrigerator with 17.6 cu. ft. of space. It lists Cold Boost, the EvenTemp cooling system and frost-free defrost, in a fingerprint-resistant stainless steel look finish. It is Energy Star certified.
- Cold Boost
- Fingerprint-resistant finish
- Convertible
- Door is not reversible
21 Cu. Ft. Pick: Frigidaire FFUV2126AW
Frigidaire FFUV2126AW 30 inch Garage Ready Upright Freezer with 21 cu. ft. Capacity, Switch From Freezer to Fridge, ENERGY STAR Certified and EvenTemp Cooling System in White
The FFUV2126AW is the roomiest model in this guide with 21 cu. ft. It is garage ready, can switch from freezer to fridge and lists the EvenTemp cooling system, automatic defrost and Energy Star certification. It is 32 13/16" deep, so check the depth of your space.
- 21 cu. ft.
- Automatic defrost
- Switches from freezer to fridge
- 32 13/16" deep
Frigidaire Upright Freezers Compared
7 Cu. Ft. | 13 Cu. Ft. | 16 Cu. Ft. | 17.6 Cu. Ft. | 21 Cu. Ft. | Professional | |
| Model | FFUE0726AW | FFUE1326AV | FFUE1626AV | FFUE1836AV | FFUV2126AW | FPFU19F8WF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $398 | $793 | $843 | $773 | $893 | $3,293 |
| Capacity | 7 cu. ft. | 13 cu. ft. | 16 cu. ft. | 17.6 cu. ft. | 21 cu. ft. | 18.9 cu. ft. |
| Width | 21 5/16" | 27 3/4" | 27 3/4" | 32 13/16" | 29 11/16" | 32 7/8" |
| Depth | 22 3/8" | 26" | 29 1/8" | 28 7/8" | 32 13/16" | 27" |
| Height | 56 1/8" | 67 3/4" | 67 3/4" | 65" | 66 5/8" | 72 1/2" |
| Defrost | Manual | Frost free | Frost free | Frost free | Automatic | Not listed |
| Garage ready |  | | | | | Not listed |
| Reversible door | | | | Not reversible | | Not reversible |
| View | View | View | View | View | View |
Frost-Free or Manual Defrost?
Frost-free and automatic defrost models melt frost on their own, so you do not have to empty the freezer to defrost it. Manual defrost models, like the FFUE0726AW, need to be emptied and defrosted now and then, but they are simple and small.
Using a Freezer in the Garage
Most of the Frigidaire models in this guide are listed as garage ready, which means they are built to handle the hotter and colder temperatures of a garage. Leave space around the freezer for air flow and plug it into its own outlet.
- Garage ready: FFUE0726AW, FFUE1326AV, FFUE1626AV, FFUE1836AV, FFUV2126AW
Convertible Freezers
Convertible models can switch from a freezer to a refrigerator. That is handy for holidays and parties, when you need extra fridge space for drinks, or if your storage needs change over time.
How to Choose a Frigidaire Upright Freezer
- 01
Pick a sizePlan about 1.5 cu. ft. of freezer space per person, then add room if you buy in bulk.
- 02
Measure the spaceCheck the width, depth and height, and leave room for the door to swing open.
- 03
Pick the defrost typeChoose frost free to skip defrosting, or manual defrost for a smaller model.
- 04
Check the locationFor a garage, choose a model listed as garage ready.
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Shop Frigidaire freezersFrequently Asked Questions
Are Frigidaire upright freezers frost free?
The FFUE1326AV, FFUE1626AV and FFUE1836AV list frost-free defrost, and the FFUV2126AW lists automatic defrost. The apartment-size FFUE0726AW uses manual defrost.
Can a Frigidaire freezer go in the garage?
The FFUE0726AW, FFUE1326AV, FFUE1626AV, FFUE1836AV and FFUV2126AW are listed as garage ready.
What is the largest Frigidaire upright freezer in this guide?
The FFUV2126AW has 21 cu. ft. of space.
Can a Frigidaire upright freezer be used as a fridge?
The convertible models in this guide, including the FFUE1326AV, FFUE1626AV and FFUV2126AW, can switch to fridge mode.
Does the Frigidaire Professional freezer have an ice maker?
Yes. The FPFU19F8WF lists an ice maker.
