General Electric offers three different uprights, all listing at $599. The first model has a 20-cubic-feet capacity with manual defrost but no adjustable temperature control, lock, interior lighting, nor recessed handle. It is 70 inches in height, 28' inches in width, and 32 inches in depth.

The other two uprights offer automatic defrost but are smaller, at 16 cubic feet. Both have adjustable temperature control, a lock, and interior lighting. Dimensions for these models are 64' inches in height, 32 inches in width, and 26' inches in depth. One has electronic controls with a reach-through handle. The other one does not have electronic controls but has a recessed handle with a bulk slide-out storage basket.

General Electric chest freezers have the most variety to choose from, ranging in size from 24 cubic feet to 5 cubic feet in capacity, from $819 to $199, all having manual defrost. There are 11 choices in all.

The middle-of-the-road version is the best bargain at $490, with a 14-cubic-feet capacity, four baskets, adjustable temperature control, power-on light, lock, and interior light. It requires a space 48 inches wide, 35 inches tall, and 29' inches deep.

The best bargain for a 'little guy' is the 5-cubic-feet chest for $199, which has adjustable
temperature control, one basket, a power-on light, and a recessed handle. It is only 28 inches wide, 33 inches high, and 22 inches deep.