A small upright freezer is an excellent choice for a tiny area, but choosing the best one can be an arduous task.

The explanation why it’s so vexing is that they all tend to have the same features and colours as well as both good and bad reviews from current and past owners. Therefore determining which model most closely fits your needs can seem like an impossible task.

For consumers who live in tiny places such as a small residence, dorm room or tiny lake cabin, there’re some excellent small upright freezers that have proved themselves again and again. Below we make your search easier by enumerating the leading models and their features.

Danby Model DUF408WE

• It has a capacity of 4.2 cubic feet.
• Has two alterable quick freeze shelves in the freezer section and two shelves in the door.
• The bin in the base of main section can be removed completely to make room for enormous items.
• Alterable temperature control.
• The door hinge is reversible and the door can open to the right or left side.
• It’s manual defrost which makes it more energy efficient.
• This model has earned an Energy Star certification.

Haier Model HUM013EA

• It provides 1.3 cubic feet of storage space.
• Has a wide shelf that easily slides out.
• A freezer basket that lifts out completely is included.
• The mechanical thermostat permits the user to set and adjust the temperature.
• The reversible door hinge gives your the choice to have the freezer opening from the right or left side.
• It's a manual defrost model.

Sunpentown Model UF-311S

• Provides 3.0 cubic feet of storage
• Has four pullout baskets for simple access and organising food.
• It has a mechanical thermostat and must be manually defrosted.
• When placed on uneven surfaces, the front legs can be altered for leveling.
• This model has a reversible door hinge.

Ray Osborne is the editor of a freezer reviews site on where he gives independent information on the top upright freezers.