The Conserv FR 430 SC Convertible Upright Freezer-Refrigerator is a compact and versatile storage solution designed for a variety of settings. With a 4.3 cu.ft. capacity and measuring 43.3 x 20.7 x 21.3 inches (HxWxD), it provides ample space for your frozen or fresh goods, and its convertible functionality allows seamless switching between freezer and refrigerator modes.
Engineered for durability, the unit features a fingerprint-resistant stainless steel finish, keeping it looking sleek and clean with minimal effort. It is garage ready, operating in temperatures from 0°F to 110°F, making it suitable for basements, kitchens, or garages. The manual defrost system includes a built-in drain for easy maintenance. With adjustable legs for stability, a reversible door for flexible installation, and a flush back design, it fits seamlessly into tight spaces.
Inside, the appliance boasts two adjustable shelves and a pull-out drawer, offering organized storage for a variety of items. Certified by CSA and E-Star, the unit uses R600a refrigerant, ensuring energy efficiency and environmentally friendly performance. Operating at just 42dB, it delivers quiet functionality, perfect for shared spaces.
I did a lot of research before I bought this little freezer. It is replacing a 30 year old chest-style deep-freeze that still runs, but it's very tired and the rubber seal on the lid is worn out. While I know that today's appliances are not made like they used to be as far as longevity, they certainly are WAY more energy efficient. To give an example, our old chest-style freezer ran on 600 watts. This new one runs on 60 watts. No...that is not a type-o. Those are the true numbers per my electrical engineer husband who tracks that sort of thing.
It took FedEx a bit longer to get it here than I had hoped, but it arrived in good shape. The bottom of the shipping box clearly had been sitting in water at some point in it's life, but the thick Styrofoam that is molded around the bottom of the freezer itself seems to have protected it. You never know the conditions of a warehouse.
To test the freezer, I put a cooler ice-block on each shelf. And within about two hours, they were mostly frozen. So I know it's working.
Worth noting here, a lot of small upright freezers have fixed shelves that can't be moved or removed. With this freezer, the shelves while not adjustable in height, can be removed for larger items. There is a little plastic bin at the bottom. The freezer door appears to close tightly. It's a wonderful little unit.
I got the "stainless" color. It's not stainless in the traditional sense, but rather is a light gray almost plastic looking material with a silvery sheen. It doesn't show fingerprints. It's very pretty. Since this freezer is in our garage, I'm not that picky about the looks of it, but this is pretty enough to be inside of a nice home.
As you can see in my second image, frozen pizzas do fit in there, as long as they are not huge. The dimensions published on the Wayfair site are correct. I bought a "palate" to put below the fridge (different vendor) to keep the bottom of the unit up off of the garage floor so it stays clean and dry. It is visible in my two images included. This will also allow me to keep the area under the freezer clean when things like leaves blow into the garage which is an inevitability.
This unit can be used as either a fridge or a freezer depending on how you set it. The setting dial is a bit hard to move, which actually is great, so that it doesn't get rotated accidentally and provide a surprise in temperature ruining your food by getting too cold...or too warm.
So far, I'm VERY pleased with this purchase. We'll see how it holds up over time. If it lasts, it will be one of my best purchases. Even my husband (who didn't want to replace the old chest-style freezer) LOVES this one...especially when he saw the amazing energy numbers!. Joni. Shawnee, KS. Tue Mar 24 2026
