If you have a space that's tall versus wide, you have two good choices of Frigidaire upright freezers. Size-wise they are exactly the same: Both have 17 cubic feet of storage area and are the exact same dimensions (64 1/2 inches in height, 32 inches in width, and 26 1/2 inches in depth).

Both models have frost free, which allows you to automatically defrost the freezer (there is a model available with manual defrost, which costs $580). The bells and whistles are the major difference between the two (one model costs $699; the other $599).

What are you getting for that extra $100? A temperature alarm system (alerts you with a light and a buzzer if the freezer's interior temperature becomes unsafe for proper food storage), a lock with pop-out key (keeps your freezer door shut and securely locked with a key that automatically ejects for child safety), and an extreme freezer (allows you to quick-freeze meats, poultry, produce, and dairy products to lock in flavor and minimize the risk of spoilage). It also includes a digital display mode, digital controls, and a door jam alarm.

When it comes to chest freezers, the Frigidaire with the 13-cubic-feet capacity with manual defrost and drain, adjustable temperature control, a power-on light, and two Stor Mor lift out storage baskets comes highly recommended. This freezer ranks high for a reduced noise factor, energy efficiency, and temperature performance.

Your space needs to be a bit wider than 42 inches--the width of this chest freezer--but you only need 35 inches of height and 29 1/2 inches of depth. This freezer is Frigidaire's best bargain for large chest freezers at $430.

For small chest freezers, Frigidaire offers a baby--a 5-cubic-feet freezer for only $230, which has the adjustable temperature control and power-on light. Its dimensions are 27 inches in width, 34 inches in height, and 23 inches in depth. All Frigidaire chest freezers have manual defrost.