The Kenmore 04629 is a 17 cubic foot chest freezer aimed at large households, serious gardeners, hunters, and small farms that need a lot of frozen storage without paying commercial-grade prices. Power Loss Assist helps maintain safe frozen temperatures for an extended period when the power goes out, which is particularly valuable in rural areas where outages can last longer than the four to six hours a typical chest freezer can handle on its own. The wide, deep interior holds whole deer quarters, gallon tubs of ice cream, multiple cases of frozen vegetables, and stacks of casseroles with room to spare. Three included wire baskets help organize small items so you are not digging through a frozen block every time you want a bag of peas. The exterior mechanical thermostat is straightforward, the lid handle is comfortable, and the cabinet fits through standard 30-inch doorways for delivery to a basement or garage. This is the freezer to buy when you want chest-freezer efficiency in a large size without going to a commercial unit.
FreezersWe are a family of six in St. Louis and this 17 cubic foot Kenmore chest freezer is exactly the right size for our needs. We buy meat in bulk at Costco and we freeze a lot of leftovers. Power Loss Assist is reassuring during the spring storm season even though we have not had a major outage since we bought it. The three interior baskets keep things organized and the mechanical thermostat is simple. Manual defrost is what it is at this size and I do it once a year. The defrost drain makes the chore manageable. My only complaint is the lid handle is a touch shallow for my hands, but it works fine. For a large family or a serious bulk buyer this is a great chest freezer at a fair price. Would buy again.
I run a small catering business out of my home in suburban Atlanta and I needed a chest freezer that could handle large quantities of prepared meals plus bulk ingredients. The Kenmore 04629 at 17 cubic feet has been perfect. The interior is wide enough for full sheet pans and large roasting pans, and the three wire baskets keep my smaller items organized on top. Power Loss Assist gives me peace of mind during summer thunderstorm season. The mechanical thermostat is reliable and the lid handle is comfortable. Manual defrost is what I expected and I do it twice a year given how heavily I use it. The defrost drain makes the chore quick. For anyone who needs serious frozen storage at a fair price, this is the chest freezer to buy. Highly recommend.
I am an avid hunter in Wisconsin and I needed a chest freezer big enough to handle a whole deer plus all the regular frozen groceries for my family of four. The Kenmore 04629 at 17 cubic feet is exactly the right size. The interior is wide and deep enough for whole deer quarters laid flat, and three included wire baskets keep my everyday items organized on top. Power Loss Assist is reassuring during winter storms when we lose power occasionally. The mechanical thermostat is simple and reliable, the lid handle is comfortable, and the lid is counterbalanced. Manual defrost is what I expected and I do it once a year on a Saturday morning. The defrost drain makes the chore quick. For hunters and serious bulk buyers this is the chest freezer to buy.
I have owned the Kenmore 04629 for over a year and it has handled everything I have thrown at it. Seventeen cubic feet is a lot of freezer and fits a half beef from a local ranch, a full deer from hunting season, plus all the regular frozen groceries for my family of four. Power Loss Assist has already saved me once during an extended outage. The three interior baskets are useful and the mechanical thermostat is simple and reliable. Manual defrost is what I expected at this size and I do it once a year. The defrost drain makes the chore manageable. The cabinet is well built and the lid handle is comfortable. For a serious bulk buyer, a hunter, or a large family, this is the chest freezer to buy. Great value for the price.
My wife and I buy beef, pork, and lamb in bulk from a local farm in upstate New York, and we needed a chest freezer big enough to handle a whole lamb plus a half beef plus all the regular frozen groceries for our family of five. The Kenmore 04629 at 17 cubic feet fits it all with room to spare. Power Loss Assist is reassuring during the winter storms we get here. The three interior baskets keep small items accessible on top, the mechanical thermostat is straightforward, and the lid handle is comfortable. Manual defrost is what it is at this size and I do it once a year. The defrost drain makes the chore quick. Great chest freezer for a serious bulk buyer. Kenmore quality at a fair price.