Self-Defrosting vs Manual Defrost Freezer: Major Differences The major difference between the two types of freezers is how excess ice and frost are eliminated from the cavity. With a self ...

Manual defrosting could be a better choice if you want to deep freeze foods for long periods and defrost them as needed. An upright freezer with automatic defrosting (aka frost-free) may work for ...

My family owned both chest and upright freezers growing up, and I have had hands-on experience using both manual and frost-free styles. I've used this experience, extensive online research ...