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4.6 | 779 Reviews

GE® ENERGY STAR® 15.7 Cu. Ft. Manual Defrost Chest Freezer

GE Appliances FCM16DLWW

Features

  • Garage Ready
  • Power Outage Promise
  • The highest rated upright and chest freezer lineup in the industry
  • Find The Right Fit

Quick Specs

  • Type: Freezer
  • Style: Chest
  • Width: 65"
  • Height: 33.375"
  • Depth: 28.5"
  • Energy Star Rated: Yes
  • Refrigerator Size: 15.7 (cu. ft.)
  • Freezer Capacity: 15.7 (cu. ft.)
  • WiFi Connected: No

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Garage Ready

GE freezers are tested to perform from 0°F to 110°F

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Power Outage Promise

In the event of a power outage, food remains frozen* 48 hours in the freezer (*temperature 32 degrees F or lower)

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The highest rated upright and chest freezer lineup in the industry

Based on aggregated ratings and review data from GEA.com and leading retail websites

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Find The Right Fit

Chest and upright freezers come in a variety of sizes to fit your needs

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High Temp Indicator

Exterior light alerts you if the temperature rises

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Audible Temperature Alarm

The easy-to-hear alarm alerts you if the temperature rises

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Second-Level Rail

Rail allows convenient access to sliding baskets at different heights in freezer

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LED Interior Lighting

Interior lighting automatically illuminates when door is open

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Exterior Power "On" Light

Easily see if the freezer is working without having to open the door

Garage Ready GE freezers are tested to perform from 0°F to 110°F

Power Outage Promise In the event of a power outage, food remains frozen* 48 hours in the freezer (*temperature 32 degrees F or lower)

The highest rated upright and chest freezer lineup in the industry Based on aggregated ratings and review data from GEA.com and leading retail websites

Find The Right Fit Chest and upright freezers come in a variety of sizes to fit your needs

High Temp Indicator Exterior light alerts you if the temperature rises

Audible Temperature Alarm The easy-to-hear alarm alerts you if the temperature rises

Second-Level Rail Rail allows convenient access to sliding baskets at different heights in freezer

LED Interior Lighting Interior lighting automatically illuminates when door is open

Lock with Key This security feature allows you to protect your valuable food items from unintentional entry

Exterior Power "On" Light Easily see if the freezer is working without having to open the door

Features

  • Garage Ready
  • Power Outage Promise
  • The highest rated upright and chest freezer lineup in the industry
  • Find The Right Fit
  • High Temp Indicator
  • Audible Temperature Alarm
  • Second-Level Rail
  • LED Interior Lighting
  • Lock with Key
  • Exterior Power "On" Light
CAPACITY
Freezer Capacity 15.68 cu ft
Total Capacity (cubic feet) 15.7 cu ft
FILTER
App Filter - Defrost Type Manual
App Filter - Capacity Freezer 14 cu. ft. and above
App Filter - Product Type Freezer Chest
APPEARANCE
Handle Color White
Color Appearance White
Door Swing Other
WARRANTY
Labor Warranty Limited 1-year entire appliance
Warranty Notes See written warranty for full details
Parts Warranty Limited 1-year entire appliance
POWER / RATINGS
Electrical Requirements 115V
Energy Consumption (kWh/year) 277
Volts/Hertz/Amps 115V;60Hz
Hertz 60
ECONOMICAL / QUIET
Insulation (Cabinet & Lid) Foam
Wrap Around Evaporator Yes
Wrap Around Condenser Yes
Cabinet Liner Textured Aluminum
WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS
Approximate Shipping Weight 181 lb
Overall Depth 28.5 in
Side Air Clearances 2 in
Overall Height 33.375 in
Height Needed for Lid to Raise 90 Degrees 60.625 in
Overall Width 65 in
Net Weight 168 lb
Height w/Lid Open 60.625 in
Back Air Clearances 2 in
FEATURES
Temperature Range -17 F to 9 F
Audible Temp. Alarm with Light and Reset button
Defrost Type Manual
Product Type Chest
Temperature Control Adjustable
Bulk Storage Basket (4) Slide-Out (2 Upper, 2 Lower)
Power "ON" Light Yes
Refrigerant Type R600a
Second Level Rail Yes
Lock with Self-Ejecting Key
Interior Lighting LED
Control Type Manual
Defrost Water Drain Yes
Garage Ready Yes

Quick Specs


  • Appearance

  • Type: Freezer
  • Style: Chest

  • Dimensions

  • Width: 65"
  • Height: 33.375"
  • Depth: 28.5"

  • Features

  • Energy Star Rated: Yes

  • Capacity

  • Refrigerator Size: 15.7 (cu. ft.)
  • Freezer Capacity: 15.7 (cu. ft.)
  • WiFi Connected: No

4.6 out of 5

93% of reviewers recommend this product.

1 Stars

Not sure I would recommend this one Waite an see

Hopefully 2nd time 8/5/2026

Had a horrible experience. Freezer was delivered from the nicest delivery company . We plugged it in to bring it to temp. Waited till the thermostat had come to the correct temp and transferred our meet into the new freezer. This is an ordeal took like 20 minutes to organize it how we wanted it. That night the alarm kept going off. We were worried so we purchased censors to go to our phone if temperature dropped. For a couple days we tried adjusting the temp but the alarm kept going off again. Finally we had to move the meat to a friend™€™s freezer and send it back. Now we are waiting for a new freezer to be sent. Such a run around getting it approved to be returned and a new one sent. This better not happen again!!
Originally posted on www.ge.com

No, I do not recommend this product

5 Stars

Great purchase

Garage Chest 4/4/2026

Great quality, very efficient storage and I love the visual alarm for power loss and audible alarm if the temperature raised to high. Still filling the chest up but all products freeze quick and frost is minimal
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

4 Stars

Nice baskets

TabbyQuat 2/28/2026

Long to cool when new. Nice baskets but one more of each will be nice
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Love the Baskets!

Turks923 11/26/2025

The freezer is great with deep storage, and baskets that can be used for everyday items.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

2 Stars

Don't waste your money.

siefk64 11/4/2025

We bought this freezer April 2025. Almost immediately it started frosting over. Now I have to chip the frost off of the corners periodically so it shuts right. It also has plastic rails to hold the baskets in place that have already broke off.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

No, I do not recommend this product

5 Stars

Great features

Dave266 10/26/2025

Great features. Love the capacity and drawers grea in size
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Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Solidly made, sliding baskets are super handy!

Kris6691 10/7/2025

Loving it so far- it's been in place (in our garage) and up and running for just over a month. The rails with the four baskets is handy and should help us keep things more organized. Hoping NOT to loose anything down the the bottom of the unit and find it months (ok, maybe years later- but that was an isolated incident and to be fair it was a small package of beef.) The lid is solid and sturdy and I appreciate the brightness of the LED light. It cooled down quickly to temperature after unpacking so we could get it loaded up right away. We bought this model as it was EnergyStar compliant, garage ready and the right size for our needs (2 person family, but with homegrown fruit, veg and livestock that is processed and frozen).
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Great Features

beefman52 10/2/2025

We like the looks and the capacity of or new 15.7 cu.in. freezer. We also like the temperature control location and the added ease of separating foods with the baskets. So far all is great!
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Great size and interior design!

Wsbfab 9/13/2025

The interior design is very functional and maximizes the space! Despite it's size, it looks nice and doesn't feel too big when placed.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

4 Stars

So far, so good

Boomer534 9/9/2025

So far I'm pleased with the freezer. The only issue I have found with the freezer is the temperature control dial on the front bottom of the unit. I can be spun by simply a light touch of the finger which makes it possible to simply hit it with your foot and turn it up or down by accident. I called a technician to fix the issue and was told that the looseness is normal. Technician stated that some dials turn easily and some turn harder. That doesn't say much for GE's quality consistency. I had to mark the temperature dial with a marker and put a piece of tape over over it to make sure it doesn't get moved by accident. I shouldn't have to do that to a brand new freezer. I have a smaller GE freezer which I had bought a few weeks prior to this one and its dial worked as it should. It had numbers marked on it and resistance to being turned. It clicks into place as the dial is turned. This is how an external temperature control knob should operate. Why the larger freezer has a free spinning temperature control dial is anybody's guess.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

New Freezer

Bonnie2017 8/26/2025

It is very nice looking. Holds about the same as my old one did. The basket option is new to me; I will have to get used to that part.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Great finish on the outside of the freezer

Gilleyann 8/21/2025

Looks Great, love the size and the finish. The inside of the freezer is nice with the 2 rails for the baskets.
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Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Great feature

Arreaga 8/19/2025

It™€™s great . With full capacity. Energy efficiency. And perfect temperature
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Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Quality product

Beach Chief 8/4/2025

Well designed with nice features. Handy interior light and the four sliding storage baskets are very convenient.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Works great...

KCST 6/21/2025

So far it is great. Love all the baskets!!! Hope it lasts as long as my last freezer...over 45 years!
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Great features

RA21 6/10/2025

Love the size, that they have sliding drawers & warnings for if the temp gets too high. Exterior feels higher quality than competitors also.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Good Freezer.

ike4 6/4/2025

The freezer was more rectangular than expected. Longer and thinner than our old one, but works well
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Great little freezer

Yumacoco 4/27/2025

Great replacement freezer for my 1982 Kenmore--keep my fingers crossed it lasts as long, ha.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Great freezer

Mvall 4/14/2025

Good fit and finish. The four included bins make organization of the space much more usable.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Works for us!

NE fam 4/5/2025

Lots of space and great energy usage! We™€™ve been happy with this product. It has the capacity to fit our food needs.
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Yes, I recommend this product

1 Stars

Lasted only 3 years

Catz23 2/21/2025

Purchased 3-years ago and it stopped freezing. Had part replaced in compressor and it™€™s working; however, will need to pay $600 to add refrigerant. For the amount of money paid, should have lasted longer than 3 years. I would not recommend this product.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

No, I do not recommend this product

4 Stars

Good looking freeze, but short cord.

Jschorr 1/15/2025

Good looking product, packed well to prevent damage to exterior and interior baskets. Only complaint is the short power cord. The power is ok one side of the freezer and the cord barely reaches the opposite side at its lowest point making positioning limited..
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Beautiful Chest Freezer

LadyTex83 12/10/2024

I'm just giddy! This freezer is nicer than I could even imagine. I have wanted a GE freezer for a long time and bought this from the internet. Your description did not describe it very well. It is so much nicer than I even hoped for. It is lighted, It has 5 baskets- none of this is mentioned. I never did find our what "garage ready" meant.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

4 Stars

Big family investment

Zperez 11/27/2024

😊 a great investment for a big family or a family that loves going fishing!
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Perfect replacement

Scb901 10/26/2024

Replaced an old Kenmore freezer - just what I needed.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

1 Stars

RIP OFF

nickname234567 10/19/2024

compressor failed 2 & 1/3 years after purchase I DO NOT RECOMMEND BOUGHT OTHER BRANDS OF FREEZERS AROUND TIME AND THEY ALL STILL WORK
Originally posted on www.ge.com

No, I do not recommend this product

1 Stars

Compressor Broke after 2 years

KRFF 9/17/2024

We noticed the food softening and surprised the alarm wasn't ringing. (It has rung in the past when we lost power after storms. ) We had the repair company come out and they said the compressor was broken and it would need a new one. It would cost $700 to fix. (They are on sale now with $850 with rebates.) This freezer is only 2 years old and costs $1000.00. We should be able to get a GE product and have it last longer than 2 years for that kind of money.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

No, I do not recommend this product

3 Stars

IMMEDIATELY GOT COLD

WAG94 8/7/2024

MAKES A LOT OF NOISE WHEN RUNNING (ALMOST LIKE A WHOOSHING OR AIR MOVING) AND GETS EXTREMELY HOT ON SIDE PANEL AND FRONT PANEL. MAKES COLD AND LOTS OF ROOM.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

No, I do not recommend this product

1 Stars

Poor function from the get

wood62 7/8/2024

Compressor has gone out twice and I am having a very difficult time getting through with GE to actually have them make this right
Originally posted on www.ge.com

No, I do not recommend this product

1 Stars

Freezer didn't live up to expectations.

SK Pop 7/5/2024

Purchased through Costco a little less than 3 years ago and it just quit working. I have another freezer that I bought at Costco over 12 years ago that still works fine.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

No, I do not recommend this product

1 Stars

Too short lived

Ceci K 7/2/2024

I™€™ve only had the freezer for about 2.5 years. It just stopped working. Not sure what it might be. It™€™s been in the garage, never made weird sounds. There was ice all the way around the freezer.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

No, I do not recommend this product

5 Stars

Great family freezer!

CasLam 6/28/2024

Our 65' deep freezer just got installed a few days ago and we are already loving having the extra food storage space! The baskets inside are a huge plus as we are able to put smaller packaged items in them and not lose them in the bottom of the freezer. We love the temperature indicator light and the locking feature that ensures the kiddos are kept safe and unable to leave it open.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

2 Stars

It worked great until it didn't.

grrantu 6/26/2024

The compressor failed after about 4 years. It did have a funny sound to it that others mentioned, but it was in the Garage so it didn't matter. I didn't feel it iced up to quickly. it hadn't needed defrosting before the compressor failed. It had about an inch of ice at the thickest points.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

No, I do not recommend this product

4 Stars

Just what was described

Labladykokomo 6/26/2024

So happy with the product. My first chest freezer. Just what we want and need. Delivery was very good from Lowe™€™s and delivery personnel were also very good. Perfect condition was perfect and happy consumer report gave very high rating. Would have giving 5 stars but need to have at least a few months to do so. Believe in fair and accurate reviews.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

4 Stars

So far...so good!!

WREE 5/18/2024

So far...so good!! It's a nice box but I just plugged it in...so... I assume it will hold up!!
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

4 Stars

Only a day

Tw75 5/17/2024

Very quiet, great having 4 baskets, plenty of space, finish is easy to clean, the light is bright, Overall so far very pleased, but just had it a day, May update later
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

1 Stars

Horrible Chinese piece of crap

Unhappy GE Buyer 4/30/2024

I would give it 0 stars™€¦.Compressor stopped working at 20 months. Lucky it had an alarm or would have lost a whole steer.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

No, I do not recommend this product

4 Stars

2 weeks in

BNHW 4/17/2024

Frosted up in the first 2 weeks™€¦maybe me not doing something correct.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

1 Stars

Evidently not built well.

What is the point 4/14/2024

One star is too many. This is the second one that has stopped getting cold in 9 mos, since we purchased the initial one.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

No, I do not recommend this product

5 Stars

Works as it™€™s supposed to.

JMH11 3/15/2024

Great so far. It™€™s quiet and runs a constant temperature. Alarm and power outage lights work well. It could use more storage inside rather than having to pay extra for it. Pleased overall.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Easy to organize

PatrickCF 2/24/2024

So far, so good. The space inside the freezer is great. The baskets make it easy to organize. Having an LED light under the lid makes finding things much easier.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Great Product

Nyanthe 2/18/2024

I love the baskets in the freezer the most. I can get to everything I need.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Very satisfied, perfect garage freezer

dgorelick 2/13/2024

Just the right size, four drawers help keep things organized.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Solid lid

JLockl 2/13/2024

Great freezer. Bought to put beef in works great. Lights help alot
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Another great GE product

JimBII 2/3/2024

Appliance performs as designed. Exceptionally easy to clean inside and out.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Good features.

Dave2129 2/1/2024

Installed today. No problems with install. Good size. Should serve our needs.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Great features well made

gkulus 1/23/2024

Love the sliding shelves, and the lid is well made
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Baskets!!!

Joanielynn 1/18/2024

Very spacious. Love the baskets feature. Great for keeping things organized!
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

This is a cool freezer.

Cueball219 1/9/2024

We like the sliding shelves inside. Make for easy storage.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Great features

Dan071 1/8/2024

I just got The freezer and have it installed in my garage very pleased with the quality of workmanship, locking device and freezer baskets. It would be nice to have the divider and two additional baskets but it™€™ll work good for my application.
Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product