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Summit 16.6 cu. ft. Chest Freezer NOVA53
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The Summit NOVA53 is a 61-inch chest freezer with a white finish and a hammered aluminum interior. It offers 16.6 cubic feet of storage capacity and features a sliding glass lid for visibility and access to contents. The unit measures 29.25 inches high, 60.75 inches wide, and 27.25 inches deep, and includes a defrost drain for maintenance.
This chest freezer is designed for ice cream storage and display, making it suitable for commercial applications or households requiring dedicated frozen dessert storage. Given its width of just over five feet, the unit requires adequate floor space and clearance for the sliding glass lid to operate. Buyers should verify that their intended installation location can accommodate these dimensions and that electrical requirements are compatible with their setup.
Fridge.com Expert Verdict
The Summit Appliance NOVA53 — chest freezer.
- 16.6 cu. ft. of usable storage — a practical mid-size footprint.
- Measures 60.8″ W × 31.5″ H × 27.3″ D, so confirm your alcove and door swing before ordering.
- Currently listed at $2,675 based on the live offers above.
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How this chest freezer stacks up against close alternatives on Fridge.com.
| Spec |  Summit NOVA53 61"" Ice Cream Freezer with Hammered Aluminum Interior 16.6 cu. ft. Capacity Sliding Glass Lid and Defrost Drain in White Summit Appliance · NOVA53 | Alternative Accucold · EL51LT |  Summit Appliance · FOCUS171 | Alternative Accucold · EL41LT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,675 | $3,428.88 | $2,329.35 | $3,008.99 |
| Capacity (cu ft) | 16.6 | 15.5 | 17.1 | 12.8 |
| Width | 60.75 | 67 | 67 | 59 |
| Height | 31.5 | 34 | — | 34 |
| Depth | 27.25 | 27 | — | 27 |
| Color | White | — | White | — |
| Finish | White | — | White | — |
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| Where to buy | Get Deal | Get Deal | Get Deal | Get Deal |
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Brand Background
About Summit Appliance
Summit Appliance, a division of Felix Storch, Inc., has operated out of the Bronx, New York since 1969, carving out a distinctive niche in specialty refrigeration that sets it apart from mainstream appliance manufacturers. The company's catalog on Fridge.com encompasses 907 active products, reflecting an unusually broad range of specialized cooling solutions. Rather than competing in the standard kitchen refrigerator market, Summit focuses heavily on commercial and specialty categories—the brand offers 161 upright freezers, 153 kegerators, 153 beverage centers, and 78 built-in units, alongside 161 french-door models. This distribution reveals a manufacturer deeply invested in foodservice, hospitality, and medical applications rather than typical residential needs. ADA-compliant models like the CT661WADA compact freezer demonstrate Summit's commitment to accessibility requirements, while units like the SBC15NKCSS kegerator highlight their strength in beverage dispensing equipment. With products carrying an average rating of 3.7 out of 5, Summit Appliance occupies the mainstream tier but serves markets that premium residential brands often overlook, making it a go-to source for undercounter installations, laboratory storage, and commercial beverage applications where specialized dimensions and compliance certifications matter most.
- Founded
- 1969
- Parent company
- Felix Storch, Inc.
- Brand rating (aggregate)
- 3.6/5 · 460 reviews
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30-day price history
Summit 16.6 cu. ft. Chest Freezer NOVA53 price history: low $2,675 (Oct 8), high $2,675 (Oct 8), latest $2,675 (Nov 5).
Deals use a 60-day price baseline; charts show 30 days of history.
60-day price baseline: $2,675 median from 35 recorded days. Deal eligibility requires further checks.
Daily low over the last 30 days. Lowest recorded new-condition price across tracked retailer offers. Retailer coverage can change.
Recorded prices stayed the same. All 29 readings came back at $2,675. The flat line connects those observations; prices between checks are unknown.
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| Oct 8 | $2,675 |
| Oct 9 | $2,675 |
| Oct 10 | $2,675 |
| Oct 11 | $2,675 |
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| Oct 25 | $2,675 |
| Oct 26 | $2,675 |
| Oct 27 | $2,675 |
| Oct 28 | $2,675 |
| Oct 29 | $2,675 |
| Oct 30 | $2,675 |
| Oct 31 | $2,675 |
| Nov 1 | $2,675 |
| Nov 2 | $2,675 |
| Nov 3 | $2,675 |
| Nov 4 | $2,675 |
| Nov 5 | $2,675 |
Dots mark observed prices; connecting lines show change, not observations between checks. Unobserved prices, including in-cart prices, are never invented.