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Why Buy a Chest Freezer?

A chest freezer is a must for those looking to reduce food waste and make the most of bumper crops. This basic model has plenty of space and is inexpensive to run, and its lid that is balanced won’t drop on the person who is reaching for the last piece of pizza.

Capacity

Chest models are an excellent option for households who need more space to store food items. Chest freezers are typically located in basements, garages or utility rooms. They come in a variety of sizes, from 100 litres all the way to 500 litres. Top-loading, they feature an opening lid that opens wide for easy access. Many have a basket on top to store smaller, less often used food items.

The size of the freezer you select is contingent on the storage requirements of your needs and the number of people in your household. The standard is to allow 2.5 cubic feet of freezer space for every person living in the home, and you should consider the amount of frozen foods that you have in your fridge as well. A larger freezer is ideal when you intend to freeze large chunks of food or bulk ingredients.

If you’re more focused on price then we recommend the LOGIK L198CFB20 due to its exceptional value and space-saving features. It has a spacious 93 litre capacity and comes in a smart gloss black finish which makes it a great design for modern kitchens. It also has a counterbalanced countertop that will not hit your head when you go to grab a pizza. It’s missing some convenient features, however such as the digital display and a quick freeze function.

Energy efficiency

Chest freezers are often employed in garages and utility rooms to store extra food. This is particularly useful for those who cook in large quantities and have allotments. They are more energy efficient than upright freezers and can keep cold temperatures for longer due to the insulation that’s built into the sides of their walls. They can keep their contents frozen for up to three days if they are not connected. This makes them an ideal choice for power outages or home moves.

Many of our chest freezers are evaluated at A+ for energy efficiency, and we also have several models that are frost free too. It’s worth noting that these freezers are typically some more than those that are manually defrosted however they can also lower the energy use and produce more ice less frequently.

If you want to reduce your freezer’s operating costs opt for a model that makes use of the eco-friendly refrigerant HFC-245fa. This information is available on the product’s webpage or in the specifications of the freezer.

Space

A chest freezer has plenty of space for food storage. Chest freezers feature an airtight seal on the lid, as opposed to open-door models with an upright design that could have gaps in the door frame. This helps conserve energy and keep food at a more consistent and colder temperature.

mini chest freezer uk -sized chest freezer consumes around 230 kwh to keep it at a cold temperature according to GE Appliances. This is less than the 240kwh required by an upright freezer.

The size of the freezer you choose will depend on the things that you plan to keep in it. Maytag recommends 2.5 cubic feet per person, however certain buyers might require more. If you plan to freeze your meat or buy bulk quantities of food you might require more space than a typical freezer.

Small models with compact footprints, such as the Essentials C95CFW20 from Currys is ideal for tucking into an unheated garage or utility room. They are low-profile and appear more like mini fridges rather than traditional freezers. Larger options, such as the Fridgemaster MCF198 from Currys, are suitable for the kitchen, but they can be more noticeable in a garage, or an unheated utility room. These freezers are a great choice for homeowners who want to have more space but want to avoid the higher running costs of the best deep freezers.

Safety

Researchers from Finland, Norway, and the UK looked into the history of domestic technology in order to find out how the freezer was accepted as a commonplace domestic technology. Their study has revealed a complicated process known as ‘domestication where the social significance of an object is generated along with its configuration and the way it is utilized. The freezer is an everyday appliance in the home however its widespread and inconspicuous acceptance shows how complicated the process of domestication actually is.

Make sure to look for models with child locks when purchasing chest freezers. These locks can keep children from climbing in and becoming trapped or suffocating. It’s also important to look for a model with an open drainage system in the front so that any water left over from defrosting can be easily removed. Some models also come with one or two baskets at the top of the compartment to keep bags of frozen peas and homemade ice lollies up to date and to stop small items being lost in the freezer’s depths.

Certain freezers don’t have interior lighting, which makes it difficult to find what you’re looking for when it is dark. It’s not an issue for a freezer that’s only used for occasional grocery shopping. However, it can be an issue when the food you wish to store requires a long-term storage or if you have young children in the house who may want to look through the dark for food items.