Frigidaire GLFC1326FW is a Stylish, Lockable Chest Freezer

Frigidaire GLFC1326FW Freezer The Frigidaire GLFC1326FW chest freezer has a capacity of 12.8 Cu. Ft. It is the smallest of the top-of-the-range Gallery Series which also includes chest freezer with 14.8, 19.7 and 24.9 Cu. Ft. capacities.

It is white and stylish and has a rugged steel liner. The model is made from quality durable materials, virtually assuring you of many years of reliable service.

As is the case with the other freezers in the Gallery Series, this freezer features an innovative food organization system. This system comprises heavy duty dividers and printable storage labels...

These together help you store your food by type and expiry date which in turn makes it easy to locate and retrieve food. Labeling food properly also lowers the risk of "burying food," which ultimately, is a waste of money and effort as the food is never consumed.

With dimensions (HxDxW) of 35 in x 29 1/2 in x 42 3/4 in, this Frigidaire chest freezer stores over 350 lbs of frozen food. You can therefore use it to rein in the rising food prices and save money by buying meat, fruit and vegetables in bulk and storing them in here.

Considering the benefit of discount grocery shopping and less frequent shopping and cooking, this freezer, whose regular price is $499 seems reasonable.

Electrolux, the Frigidaire brand manufacturers have been major players in the freezer industry for decades. The Frigidaire GLFC1326FW is therefore backed by Electrolux's track record and you can buy it with the assurance that it is a robust home freezer. But it gets better...

This Frigidaire chest freezer is backed by a 1-year warranty. For an entire 12 months from the date of purchase, Electrolux will meet the cost of repairing or replacing parts, including the compressor, arising from defective materials or workmanship. This warranty is, of course, backed by Electrolux's well-regarded service team.

Frigidaire GLFC1326FW Benefits

Because the Frigidaire GLFC1326FW is a high-end model, it comes with all the basic features you have come to expect in a chest freezer and more. These include:

2 lift-out storage baskets
Food organization system
Adjustable temperature control
Power indicator light
Lock with pop-out key
Interior light
A defrost drain

The 2 lift-out storage baskets are handy for storing and retrieving tiny or regularly used items. Should the 2 baskets prove insufficient, you can purchase additional baskets. These would be a good investment as maneuvering around a well-organized is both easier and less stressful.

And, when you need to store bulky or oddly shaped items, you can completely remove the baskets from the freezer in order to create more room.

The adjustable temperature knob gives you the power to adjust the temperature of your freezer from time to time as needed. It is recommended that you set your freezer temperature to a colder setting 3 hours before introducing new food items such as meat and vegetables into it. This stops bacterial growth and helps preserve the food's natural juices, color and flavor.

The power indicator light is one of the benefits that is often taken for granted although it is not a standard feature on all chest freezer models. It is nevertheless crucial because with a glimpse, it tells you whether or not your freezer unit is receiving power...

If it isn't, you are able to take remedial measures to reinstate power supply to the model, averting food wastage and the attendant financial loss.

The lock with pop-out key helps you protect your food investment by preventing unauthorized people from accessing and tampering with the contents of your freezer. It does this by automatically ejecting the key upon locking, thereby ensuring that you do not forget the key in the freezer.

If you have young children, you can keep them safe by keeping their little curious hands out of the freezer, effectively child-proofing this useful but potentially dangerous appliance.

The interior light, molded into the freezer lid to maximize lighting, is indispensable for storing and retrieving food in dark and dimly lit rooms. However, it is still useful even in optimally lit rooms as it acts as a kind of spotlight, enabling you to search for and locate frozen items with ease.

As is the case with virtually all chest freezers, this Frigidaire freezer needs to be manually defrosted every 12 months or so when 1/4 to 1/2 inches of frost have formed. While this is a tedious exercise, it is essential for the continued efficient operation of the freezer.

The defrost drain located at the base of the unit makes this exercise somewhat easier. It also virtually eliminates the risk of spraining your back through strenuous lifting as all you need to do is simply tilt the freezer toward the defrost drain.

And, you can drain the run-off water directly into a sink by attaching a hose adapter and garden hose to the defrost drain. That way, you don't have to mop a messy floor afterward.

Review

There are no consumer reviews on this Frigidaire chest freezer yet. Following is Freezer-Reviews.com's review of its pros and cons based on the manufacturer's specifications.

Advantages

The Frigidaire GLFC1326FW can store over 350 lbs of food. With that considerable holding capacity at your disposal, you are able to shop and cook more, less often. In so doing, you save both time and money...

You can then spend the extra time on activities that your family longed for but you just couldn't make the time for. And, by buying in bulk, you ensure that your expenditure on food doesn't exceed your budget.

Disadvantages

This chest freezer model has to be manually defrosted when a 1/4 to 1/2 inch layer of frost builds up. While defrosting a freezer is tedious, it is essential to the proper functioning of your freezer. This in turn keeps your electricity bill in down.

The Frigidaire GLFC1326FW is not Energy Star qualified so it is not one of the 12.8 Cu. Ft. chest freezers that are independently certified to be energy-efficient. That said, it only consumes 362 kWh of electricity each year, under 41 percent what a 100 Watt light bulb does. This translates into an electric bill of about $39 a year, or $3.25 a month.

Conclusion

The Frigidaire GLFC1326FW is stylish, durable and dependable. It also offers a useful food organization system in a medium sized freezer. So if you value this function but don't have the space or the need for a mammoth freezer, this is could be the model for you.

The model is recommended for medium-sized families of 3-5 people which treasure a well-organized chest freezer.