Customer Ratings & Reviews

Haven't had the freezer but a month but so far, so good. I had a chest freezer for almost 30 years and was getting worried about it going down and thus losing all my food. I have a limited space for the replacement and this product fits perfectly. It's a little bit smaller than my prior freezer but I know it's far more energy efficient as the total cost per year is a mere $28. I wish the freezer defrosted itself but none of the brands offer this feature. I like that it has a light inside. It runs very quietly, too.

It’s compact, quiet and does the job. I’m happy with my purchase. I live in an apartment & it’s convenient & a space saver.

Great small freezer with light. Low cost and energy.

I bought the previous generation of this freezer over 5 years ago, and it’s been working well. But we needed more space, and I wanted to organize different items in different freezers to make it easier to find them. So far the new freezer, which I bought on clearance, seems just as good as the old one, with a few changes: slightly squarer horizontal dimensions (but same height), a really useful built-in light, and a clear recommendation for where to set the temperature dial. The timing for the Best Buy delivery was an hour or two later than the automated system had claimed on the morning if the delivery day, but the delivery staff were friendly and let us wait a few minutes to make sure the freezer was starting to work. I would recommend this to anyone who needs a cheap but likely reliable way to store frozen items in their garage. I haven’t tried keeping it inside a primary living space.

This is a great freezer. It is small enough to not take up much space but large enough to hold enough food so when you find a good sale you can stockup. I like it too because it has a raised area where you can put items that you use frequently. It is quiet too. For the price you definitely can't go wrong with this chest freezer.

Great extra freezer for garage. Perfect for small space, but deep enough to store a lot of items. Cannot tell from the pictures shown on the website, but it actually provides a good amount of space. Had it for almost a month now, so far so good. Great price considering it was less than $200 for a 5.0 cu. ft size. Had to grab it since when I saw it was available. Very hard to find one for this price. The product is pretty light and easy to carry, but may still need 2 people.

After having it running for over a year now I can say it's a great freezer. It's been the perfect size for us. My only complaint is that it doesn't auto defrost. So some frost has built up over the year. But I knew it didn't do that when I bought it so I really can't complain. It's built up less frost than I expected actually.

we needed some extra storage space in our two bedroom apartment for additional food. This was a very ideal size and has worked well now nearly 6 weeks into using it. We can’t hear it at all and there’s no residual heat from the freezer. The light works well and keeps the food frozen.

Right size. Cold secure. Holds extra food. Does everything it’s supposed to do and fits perfectly into our spot just off kitchen. Easy peasy.

Amazing freezer. I was an emergency purchase since my fridge decided to go out. The staff was very helpful, the freezer is super easy to move and transport even in a small SUV. It’s a nice size, spacious and gets every cold. I love they give you a little tool to help with de icing. Very easy to unbox and get started,

I wasn't sure whether to wait a few weeks to review, but decided given my purchase was based on "Pandemic Preparedness" - I would go ahead and post my observations given reviews of others was helpful in my decision process. I was torn between the 3.5, 5.0, and 7.0 Models. For me, a single person, I decided the 5.0 was just right. I was quite concerned given other reviews on how the item would arrived, i.e. damaged or dented in shipping. The store was AWESOME with curbside; it fit beautifully into a Ford Explorer SUV (on it's side); and I am happy to say the appliance was in beautiful condition when I unboxed. Even though it was on it's side during transport home, I STILL let it sit upright a good 48 hours before plugging it in and turning it on - just to be safe. The 5.0 is manageable by one person to unload, unbox, carry up a flight of steps, and position. Easier with two, but it wasn't bad. I did have to do some leveling, but the two leveling feet on the left side were easy to access and use. Since my only option was to place on carpet - I did have a piece of wood made to place it on as a "base" and made it easier to level as well as clean around. I turned it on to about 3/4 of the way towards "Max" and in two hours, it was at -10 F (I used a Refrigerator/Freezer Thermometer) just to be sure. The light is a nice feature and quite bright. Operation is very quiet - white noise if anything. I am filling it up slowly as I do my shopping and keeping an eye on how the freezer performs. I am giving it 5 Stars for now - because, as long as it continues to perform this way - it has met my needs during this difficult pandemic time. Overall, it appears to be efficient and a really nice size for the tight space I have to work with!

This is a great freezer for the price. I’ve had it since 2022 and it is still running wonderfully. It’s the perfect size for a family of 4 to store bulk purchases, highly recommend.

Love this mini freezer. Have a small freezer and wanted to stock up on sales items when needed. Wow this has been one of the best things I have purchased in quite a while. Not too big - fits next to my washer and dryer and is about the same height. Deep and I like the mini basket shelf it comes with. I had debated about purchasing one with a light but to be honest the ceiling light works just fine for me to see inside. 9 months and it is still working as good as the day we purchased.

Great purchase. I placed the freezer in the garage and there have been no issues. The hot months are soon to be here and I’m sure it will perform to my liking. A huge win is the LED light inside. The light provides plenty of brightness, making it easier to find what I’m looking for. The freezer is also very quiet. Last, props to Best Buy with having the best purchase price.

Badly needed. For deer and fish. And convient in my garage.

I am very happy with this freezer. It was packed with the customer in mind. All I had to do was slightly cut the box on two corners, slide the freezers it from the bottom and plug it into the wall. The amount of room in this 5 cubic size freezer is amazing. The light is such a bonus. I open it up and can quickly view all the frozen items in an instant. This freezer works perfectly. I was not familiar with the Insignia brand but i am know. What a great little freezer.

Great value. Perfect size for my garage. The led light inside is a nice feature.

Purchase Reason: I purchased this freezer because we have limited freezer space in our current side by side. Now we have three children under 5 and need extra freezer space. I went online and saw that they are finally in stock after not being able to buy a freezer during the pandemic. Features: LED light built into the lid! I didn’t even know this but love that I can see when the chest it is open! This freezer is quite even thought I didn’t read that in it’s product description. This freezer is actually replacing a mini fridge that I’ve used for years to store beer in. I was worried it would be noisy. This freezer is quieter than my ‘name brand’ mini fridge! Price: This freezer’s price was already reasonable but was on sale and was a great deal! I couldn’t pass. Packaging: Some of the cardboard packaging was dented but my unit was unharmed. Initial Operation: I plugged in the freezer in and then read the manual. The manual said to clean/wipe the inside down with a damp cloth. I used baby wipes and they started to get stuck because they were frozen to the walls of the freezer. The freezer got cold as soon as I plugged it in and started to freeze on some parts of the walls. One month of ownership: Had the freezer a month and it is working great! The temperature controls are on the front & bottom of the machine.;easy for small & curious fingers to reach.m and adjust. It has a small temperature turn-dial with limited detail. I knew the temp control was like this when i made my purchase. Temperature: In the manual it says that the temperature range from the highest at 10°F to -10°F at it’s coldest. I bought a freezer thermometer to know the real temperature inside my freezer since it doesn’t have a digital display. My freezer has been set to it’s coldest for several days and the coldest it’s gotten is 0°F. NOTE - There is still empty space inside my freezer, and after the research I have done, I expect the temperature to drop to -10° once the freezer is full of frozen food. Recommend? Yes. Right now I would 100% recommend this freezer to my friends and family.

The Insignia™ 5.0 Cu. Ft. Garage Ready Chest Freezer is a reliable appliance that performs exactly as intended. I have had no issues with its functionality, making it a great addition to my garage storage setup. One of the standout features of this freezer is the built-in light. It provides excellent visibility, allowing me to easily locate and organize items even in low-light conditions. This feature adds convenience and saves me time when I need to find specific items quickly. The presence of a drain hole for defrosting is another convenient aspect of this freezer. When the need arises to defrost the unit, the drain hole makes the process simple and hassle-free. It helps maintain the freezer's efficiency and keeps it running smoothly. In terms of performance, it delivers reliable cooling capabilities. It maintains a consistent temperature, ensuring that my frozen goods are kept at optimal conditions. I have not experienced any fluctuations or temperature-related issues since I started using it. Overall, if you are looking for a dependable chest freezer for your garage storage needs, the Insignia Chest Freezer is an excellent choice.

Purchased at the beginning of "stay at home" mandate for NJ for extra food storage. Perfect size for my needs. Many stores sold out of small freezers due to panic buying so I did not have a choice finding a well known brand. But Best Buy had it available within 3 days of order for pickup. So far I'm very happy with this brand. Very quiet and maintaining about 12 degrees. It's not a self defroster so will see how it is to clean when the frost builds up. Would recommend to others. A little bit bigger then the smallest and not too big for a small space.