4.0-star average trails the top-rated compacts in this group
Small 3.5 cu ft capacity is supplemental, not bulk storage
Manual defrost required as frost builds up
Our scorecard
4.0/5overall
Owner rating4.0/5
4.0 average across 509 owner ratings
Value for money1.6/5
$73 per cubic foot, above the category median
Popularity4.1/5
509 owner reviews, more than most models here
Storage space1.6/5
3.5 cu ft, compact for this category
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other refrigerators and freezers we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
The Avanti CF35F0W is a 3.5 cubic foot compact chest freezer in a clean white finish, built as garage-ready so it can hold temperature in spaces that are not climate-controlled. It is a long-established model, the kind of straightforward overflow freezer many households add as a reliable second unit.
Its practical touches are sensible rather than flashy. An external temperature control means you adjust coldness from the front without reaching inside, and a power indicator light gives a quick visual confirmation that the unit is running, useful for catching a tripped outlet before food thaws. A removable storage basket keeps everyday items near the top.
It uses a manual-defrost design and runs on standard 120-volt power at about 53 pounds. Its 4.0-star average across roughly 500 reviews is solid but sits below the top-rated compacts in this roundup, so it reads as a dependable, no-surprises choice rather than a class leader.
Specifications
Capacity
3.5 cu ft
Installation
Freestanding
Shelves
1
Door
Top
Color
White
Weight
53.0 lb
Voltage
120 Volts
Performance notes
At 3.5 cubic feet this is a compact, supplemental freezer for a modest stash of meat and frozen meals rather than bulk storage. The external control and power indicator light are practical for everyday use, letting you adjust temperature without opening the lid and confirm power at a glance. It runs on standard 120-volt power and weighs about 53 pounds, so one person can usually position it; as a manual-defrost chest, plan an occasional hand defrost and expect to lift items out to reach the bottom.
What buyers say
Owners generally describe it as a dependable, no-frills compact freezer, valuing the garage-ready build, the external control and the reassurance of the power light. The somewhat lower average rating reflects scattered complaints typical of budget compacts, including the manual defrost chore and the limited capacity for households that freeze a lot.
Yes. It is garage-ready, meaning it is built to maintain its set temperature in spaces that run warmer or colder than a conditioned room.
How do you adjust the temperature?
Through an external temperature control on the front of the unit, so you can change how cold it runs without opening the lid or reaching inside.
What does the power indicator light do?
It gives a quick visual confirmation that the freezer is powered and running, which helps you catch a tripped outlet before stored food begins to thaw.
