Actually, the new one is way, way larger than the one we used to have, even though, by my measurements the new one should be just a smidge smaller than the old one.
Anyway, the new one still can fit (in our basement utility room), but, a couple of years ago, there was a leak on the 1st floor of our house which dumped a bunch of water into the basement (yes, it was a real mess), and she’s kind wondering if there is a good way of safely raising the freezer so that it’s a little bit off of the ground? The old one had a small wooden frame, with holes where the “feet” would go into, but it was a lot smaller than this new one, so a similar type frame would have to be bigger, and also be able to carry the heavier weight.
The freezer is about 193 lbs., empty, according to the website, but I don’t know how heavy it’d be when it’s full of frozen food…
Pallet and a piece of plywood on top was my first thought. I can get truck loads of free pallets from my work for free. Something also arrived last week that had a 4ftX4ft piece of 3/8in plywood. again free.
Got a circular saw? Home Depot got wood… Raid the scrap cut off pieces.
Any houses being built in the framing stage around you? A case of beer would get you a 2X4 frame and a top on it in about 10min work.
I’d build another wood platform but I’m in the building business. Are you looking for a ‘plug-and-play’ type of solution, or have you the tools to build? And how tall does the platform need to be from the floor?
Also note that new building codes require that all major appliances use an approved anti-tip over bracket or restraint, with more stringent requirements in SoCal and other earthquake-prone areas. That’s usually supplied with major appliances now so use it, instructions will be included for doing that in or with the owner’s manual.