When Freezers Are Sold Out, Consider a Second Refrigerator

If you want a freezer now, you might consider purchasing a second refrigerator instead. Top-freezer models cost about the same as a full-sized freezer and are typically smaller and more affordable than other refrigerators, such as side-by-sides and French-doors.

That makes them a smart choice for a second fridge assigned to the garage or basement. In terms of capacity, the freezer compartments of the biggest top-freezer fridges in our ratings have about the same space as a small chest freezer, or about 6 cubic feet. And as a bonus, you get plenty of extra cold storage for fresh foods and beverages.

Just remember that there's no need to hoard food during quarantine. And there's a difference between hoarding and preparing. If you need help figuring out what and how much to buy, see our guide to what you need when you're quarantined at home.

Below are the best top-freezers with large freezer compartments from our refrigerator ratings, arranged in order of most to least freezer capacity. They carry prices ranging from $700 to $900 and are made by Frigidaire, Insignia, Maytag, and Whirlpool.