How to choose an upright, self-defrosting freezer?
From my own experience, watch out for the following pitfalls.


Size. Very wide or very long items don't fit, so shop for the most interior space available.
Plastic doors. Check that these are secured and don't fall out easily. Check if spare parts are available and affordable. If you can, buy one with
Only drawers.
Auto-defrost is nice. Check how and where the drain-water goes. Plan for it.
Buy the most energy-efficient you can afford.