
Frigidaire EFR753, 2 Door Apartment Size Refrigerator with Freezer, Retro Chrome Handle…
- Refrigerator
- 7.5 cu ft
- 7.5 cu ft
- 6.5 cu ft
- Better rated than 55%
- More reviewed than 95%
A well-sized apartment refrigerator with genuinely useful freezer space and quiet operation, held back by a shipping record that produces dented arrivals often enough to plan for.
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How it ranks among the 23 refrigerators we track
4.1★ across 586 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
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Modest tracked demand last month.
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Overview
The Frigidaire EFR753 is a 7.5 cubic foot two-door refrigerator with a separate freezer compartment, styled with retro chrome trim and pull handles in a stainless finish. Inside are adjustable glass shelves, a transparent crisper and a full-width door bin sized for tall bottles. It uses mechanical thermostat controls and a cycle defrost system.
This occupies the gap between a dorm cube and a full-height fridge, and that gap is genuinely underserved. At 7.5 cubic feet with a real freezer compartment rather than a frost-lined icebox, it does the job of a primary refrigerator for one or two people. The retro chrome treatment is doing a lot of the selling, but the practical draw is capacity in a footprint that fits an apartment galley.
- 7.5 cu ft two-door with freezer compartment
- Retro chrome handles, stainless finish
- Adjustable glass shelves and clear crisper
- Front leveling legs plus rear casters
Who it's for
A good fit for studio apartments, short-term rentals, offices, finished basements and garage beverage duty. One or two people can run it as a main fridge. It is not enough for a family, and anyone who needs precise or digital temperature control should look elsewhere.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Shipping damage is the single most repeated issue: multiple owners reported dents or creases on arrival, some minor enough to accept rather than return, despite heavy factory packing. Beyond that the feedback is warm, with several noting it is much quieter than expected, holds temperature well once closed, cools down quickly, and fits more than its size suggests including a full pizza box. One owner raised a real functional failure, saying that after following the manual on standing time, clearance and knob settings, their unit would hold either the fridge or the freezer at temperature but not both.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Real separate freezer, not a chest liner
- Runs quietly enough for a studio or bedroom
- Reversible door and rear casters ease placement
- Full-width door bin takes tall bottles
- Frequently arrives dented from shipping
- Mechanical dial gives no temperature readout
- Freezer needs manual defrosting
- Shorter than many buyers expect
Performance notes
Cycle defrost means the fresh food compartment thaws its own coils during off cycles while the freezer stays manual, so expect to defrost the freezer section by hand periodically. Cooling is set by a mechanical dial rather than a digital thermostat, which means the number on the knob maps to compressor run time, not a target temperature. Two leveling legs at the front and casters at the rear let you roll it out and then level it in place, which also matters for door seal.
Specifications
| Brand | Frigidaire |
|---|---|
| Model | EFR753-PLATINUM |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 90 pounds |
| Size | 7.5 cu ft |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 21.5 × 22.4 × 55.5 inches |
| Door Orientation | Reversible |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 7.5 cu ft |
| Refrigerator Net Capacity | 7.5 cu ft |
| Fresh Food Capacity | 6.5 cu ft |
| Freezer Capacity | 1.5 cu ft |
| Defrost System Type | Manual |
| Adjustable Temperature Control | Yes |
| Cooling Method | Compressor |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Annual Energy Consumption | 378 Kilowatt Hours |
| Construction & materials | |
| Shelf Type | Glass |
| Door Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Number Of Shelves | 3 |
| Door Shelf Count | 3 |
| Color | Silver |
| Finish Types | Glossy |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Fridge |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Lock Type | No Door Lock |
| Number of Doors | 2 |
| Number of Sections | 2 |
| Number Of Racks | 3 |
| Has Convertible Freezer | No |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| Is Product Cordless | No |
| Is Customizable | No |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Additional Features | Separate Freezer |
| BEE Star Rating | No |
| Form Factor | Freezer Top |
| Specification Met | ETL |
| Configuration | Freezer-on-Top |
| Item Type Name | Frigidaire EFR753, 2 Door Apartment Size Refrigerator with Freezer, Retro Chrome Handle, 7.5 cu ft, Platinum Series, Stainless steel, 7.5 |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in refrigerators.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frigidaire EFR753, 2 Door Apartment Size Refrigerator with Freezer, Retro Chrome Handle…This product | 4.1 / 5 | 586 | 3.7 / 5 |
| WESTLAKE 82" W Commercial Refrigerator 3 door 3 Section Stainless Steel Reach in Solid…WESTLAKE | 4.4 / 5 | 54 | 3.6 / 5 |
| BLACK+DECKER 17 Cu. Ft. Convertible Freezer RefrigeratorBLACK+DECKER | 4.2 / 5 | 123 | 3.5 / 5 |
| Samsung 17.5 cu. ft. Smart Counter Depth 3-Door French Door RefrigeratorSamsung | 3.9 / 5 | 23 | 2.7 / 5 |
| LG 36 Inch Smart French Door Refrigerator with 28 cu.ft. CapacityLG | 3.7 / 5 | 9 | 2.7 / 5 |
Questions about the Frigidaire EFR753-PLATINUM
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How big is the Frigidaire EFR753 really?
It holds 7.5 cubic feet, roughly 206 liters, and owners describe it as noticeably shorter than a full-height fridge at around chest height rather than the 5 feet some expect.
Does the EFR753 freezer defrost itself?
No. It uses a cycle defrost system for the fresh food side, so the freezer compartment requires manual defrosting.
Can the door be reversed?
Yes, the door is reversible, and the unit has two adjustable front leveling legs plus two rear casters for positioning.





