
Specifications
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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.
The Summit NOVA53 — chest freezer.
Specifications
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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 · NOVA53 | Alternative Summit Appliance · NOVA22 | Alternative Summit Appliance · NOVA45 |
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| Price | $2,436.99 | — | — |
| Color | White | White | White |
| Material | — | Steel | Steel |
| Size | 29.25" H x 60.75" W x 27.25" D | — | 29.25" H x 53" W x 27.25" D |
| Finish | — | White | White |
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| Where to buy | View Deal | See details → | See details → |
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Brand Background
Summit, a brand line from Felix Storch, Inc. headquartered in the Bronx, New York, has been manufacturing specialty refrigeration products since 1969. Unlike mainstream appliance makers that focus primarily on full-size kitchen refrigerators, Summit has carved out a distinctive niche in purpose-built cooling solutions. The Fridge.com catalog currently tracks 149 active Summit products, with the lineup revealing the brand's specialized focus: 69 french-door units, 35 upright freezers, and 24 beverage centers represent the core of their offerings. The catalog also includes compact refrigerators, chest freezers, kegerators, wine coolers, and dedicated ice makers, demonstrating Summit's commitment to serving commercial, medical, and hospitality applications alongside residential needs. Models like the CM411LBIIF and FF1512SSIM illustrate the brand's emphasis on built-in and space-conscious designs. With an average rating of 3.3 out of 5 points across its product range, Summit occupies the mainstream tier of the market, offering functional specialty refrigeration without the premium pricing of luxury brands. For buyers seeking dedicated beverage storage, compact undercounter units, or commercial-grade freezers, Summit provides options that larger appliance manufacturers often overlook.