Hamilton Beach HZ8971 Upright Convertible Fridge/Freezer: Convertible freezer/fridge mode
Meet the Hamilton Beach HZ8971—your new best friend when it comes to keeping things cool (or frozen, depending on your mood). This isn't just any fridge/freezer; it's a chameleon in the kitchen, garage, basement, or even your dorm room, thanks to its one-click mode switch. Need more space? With 17 cu. ft. capacity, it's like having a TARDIS for your groceries, swallowing up everything from your craft beer collection to last night's leftovers without breaking a sweat.
And here's the kicker: no more chiseling away at ice like some Arctic explorer. The frost-free operation means you can forget about manual defrosting. Plus, with electronic controls, tweaking the temperature is as easy as adjusting your thermostat—because who has time for guesswork? Inside, it's all about organization (or at least the illusion of it) with four removable tempered glass shelves, in-door shelves, and a see-through bin at the bottom for those items you always forget about. And when you're rummaging at midnight, the interior LED light ensures you won't mistake the orange juice for milk.
Worried about where to put it? Don't be. This fridge stands proud on its own, with rollers and adjustable legs to keep it steady on any surface. And because it's Energy Star Certified, it's kind to your wallet and the planet—because saving money and the Earth is always in style.
Features
- Large 17 cu. ft. capacity
- Frost-free operation
- Precise temperature control
- Organized storage with removable shelves
- Versatile placement options
- Energy-efficient operation
- Convertible freezer/fridge mode
General specs
- Brand: Hamilton Beach
- Model: HZ8971
- Seller: Amazon
- ID: B0C1M7G35Q
- Capacity: 17 cu. ft.
- Operation: Frost-free
- Shelves: 4 removable tempered glass shelves, 4 in-door shelves, 1 bottom slide-out transparent bin
- Lighting: LED interior light
- Certification: Energy Star Certified
- First listed by seller: 7/19/25
If you are interested in more details, you can find full information on the seller's page.
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| Brand | Hamilton Beach | Kenmore | Frigidaire | BLACK+DECKER | Forno | Upstreman |
| Model | HZ8971 | KKUF14-W | FPFU19F8WF - FPRU19F8WF | BR1000HW | FFFFD1722-60MG-WHT | BM71 |
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| Price | $1,069.99 | $1,142.70 | $3,389.79 | $659.99 | $2,999.00 | $419.99 |
| Seller | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon |
| Update | Dec 6, 2025 | Dec 6, 2025 | Dec 6, 2025 | Dec 6, 2025 | Dec 6, 2025 | Dec 6, 2025 |
| Capacity | 17 cu. ft. | 14 Cubic Feet | 18.6 Cubic Feet | 10 Cubic Feet | 27.2 Cubic Feet | 7.1 Cubic Feet |
| Shelves | 4 removable tempered glass shelves, 4 in-door shelves, 1 bottom slide-out transparent bin | 3 | 6 | 2 | ||
| Certification | Energy Star Certified | Energy Star | Energy Star | Energy Star | Energy Rating | |
| Annual Energy Consumption | 204 Kilowatt Hours Per Year | 218 Kilowatt Hours Per Year | 384 Kilowatt Hours Per Year | |||
| Installation Type | Freestanding | Freestanding | Built-In | Freestanding | ||
| Voltage | 115 Volts | 115 Volts | 120 Volts | 120 Volts | 115 Volts | |
| Defrost | Automatic | Automatic | Frost Free | Manual | ||
| Included Components | Convertible freezer/fridge; 4 x removable shelves; 1 x basket | Refrigerator, manual | Bins, Refrigerator, Manual, Drawers | adjustable shelves, Refrigerator | ||
| Item Weight | 510 Pounds | 112.2 Pounds | 330 Pounds | 77.16 Pounds | ||
| Product Dimensions | 26.62 x 32.88 x 71.5 inches | 26.2 x 23.6 x 59.9 inches | 29.7 x 59.76 x 84 inches | 20.7 x 21.3 x 54 inches | ||
| Special Features | Internal Ice Maker, CrispSeal Crispers Humidity Controlled crispers with Auto Humidity | Adjustable | Automatic Defrost, Freezer Light, Front Ventilation, Separate Freezer, Adjustable Shelves | Energy Efficient | ||
| Door Hinges | Right | Reversible | Reversible | |||
| Number of Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Country of Origin | China | China | China | |||