Black+Decker BDA12GLAS 12 cu. ft. Top Freezer
Quick verdict
A 12.0 cu. ft. top-freezer refrigerator from Black+Decker, positioned as a value option around $400. ENERGY STAR Most Efficient. A good fit for households that want this layout without overpaying for features they won't use.
Best for
- Apartments and dorms
Key specs
- Capacity
- 12.0 cu. ft.
- Dimensions
- 23.6" × 64.8" × 31.0"
- Annual energy
- 312 kWh/year
- Ice / Water
- No ice · No water
- Wi-Fi
- No
Our Review
The Black+Decker BDA12GLAS 12 cu. ft. Top Freezer is a 12.0 cu. ft. top-freezer refrigerator from Black+Decker, sitting in the sub-$1,000 range. With a 8.9 cu. ft. fresh-food compartment and 3.1 cu. ft. of freezer space, it's positioned for apartments and dorms.
What stands out
At this price, Black+Decker delivers the headline specs (capacity, ice maker, ENERGY STAR rating where present) and skips the extras. If you need a working refrigerator and don't care about cabinet-flush styling or app integration, that's a fair trade.
ENERGY STAR Most Efficient certification means it sits in the top ~10% of the category for energy use. At ~312 kWh/year, expect roughly $49 in annual running cost at the U.S. average electricity rate — meaningfully less than older models from a decade ago.
Layout and capacity
Exterior dimensions are 23.6" W × 64.8" H × 31.0" D — check your opening, especially the depth with handles extended. Total useable capacity is 12.0 cu. ft., split 8.9 fresh / 3.1 freezer.
Bottom line
The Black+Decker BDA12GLAS 12 cu. ft. Top Freezer delivers the basics at one of the lowest prices in the category. If your goal is a working fridge with the right capacity, this gets the job done.
Full Specs
Capacity Total capacity | 12.0 cu. ft. |
|---|---|
| Fresh-food | 8.9 cu. ft. |
| Freezer | 3.1 cu. ft. |
Dimensions Width | 23.6" |
| Height | 64.8" |
| Depth | 31.0" |
| Depth (with handles) | 33.5" |
Energy ENERGY STAR | Yes |
| Annual energy use | 312 kWh/year |
| Est. annual cost | $50 |
Features Ice maker | No |
| Water dispenser | No |
| Wi-Fi connected | No |
| Smart features | No |
| Door style | Top Freezer |
| Finishes available | Stainless Steel, Black Stainless Steel, Fingerprint-Resistant Stainless, White, Black |
| Noise level | — |
Pros & Cons
+Pros
- ✓Simplest, most reliable layout — fewer moving parts to fail
- ✓ENERGY STAR Most Efficient — lowest-in-class energy use
- ✓Aggressive pricing makes it one of the cheapest ways into the category
–Cons
- ✕No built-in ice maker on this configuration
- ✕Bending to reach fresh-food drawers becomes a daily nuisance for tall users
- ✕Trim and drawer hardware feel lighter than premium competitors
Rating Breakdown
Where to Buy
| Retailer | Current Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Home Depot | See retailer | Shop at Home Depot |
| Best Buy | See retailer | Shop at Best Buy |
| Lowe's | See retailer | Shop at Lowe's |
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