The Whirlpool EV187NYR upright freezer is intended to be the all-freezer portion of a two-appliance refrigerator-and-freezer combination as part of Whirlpool's "Sidekicks" line; it's a snazzy looking freezer that comes in "Satina", a stainless look, which lends the appearance of stainless steel without the maintenance requirements of the real thing.

The EV187NYR is a decidedly upscale freezer model. It is much too attractive to relegate to the basement or garage; you'll want to feature this freezer front and center in your kitchen. When paired with the equally attractive matching refrigerator model -- the EL87TRRR -- you'll have a virtual wall of refrigerator/freezer space in your kitchen. Both units have 17.7 cubic feet of space inside, so if you purchase the pair, your refrigerator-freezer combination will have a whopping 35.4 cubic feet of storage space!

The EV187NYR upright freezer is surprisingly energy-efficient. It runs on approximately 635kWh of energy annually, so with current energy prices, you can expect to pay around $67 to run this unit. While this is not exactly a low cost, this model will only add about $5.50 a month to your electric bill.

Inside the EV187NYR, you'll find many upscale features. First of all, the it has six adjustable, clear pick-off door bins that match those found on the companion refrigerator, plus a fixed full-width door shelf. The main compartment has four shelves that can be easily removed. This model also has two pullout white wire baskets -- a large basket on the bottom and a medium-size basket above the bottom basket. An automatic icemaker is optional.

The EV187NYR is available in Satina -- a stainless steel-look finish -- as well as white and stainless-on-black.

Whirlpool's EV187NYR upright freezer has an upscale, trendy look and several handy features.


Pros: Energy-efficient, attractive, provides a huge amount of food storage with its companion refrigerator
Cons: Lacks automatic icemaker

Warranty
1 year, parts and labor