Why Buy a Chest Freezer?
If you love stocking with food in large quantities or require a freezer to preserve your vegetables and fruit, consider a chest freezer. Look for features like counterbalanced lids, which allow you to look through the contents without letting it fall on your head, or interior lights that make organizing easy.
There are a range of designs that are ideal for outbuildings and garages. Most require manual defrosting however they are quiet and energy-efficient.
Size
A chest freezer can provide plenty of storage space that is ideal for garages or in a utility room. You can put away the apples that your neighbor gave you to make winter crumbles or larger purchases such as whole meals of salmon and chicken wings. It will also let you keep your daily frozen staples in your refrigerator and freezer.
We have designs from a variety of reputable white goods manufacturers, in a choice of widths and heights to match your home. You can choose an elegant, compact model that is easily placed under your stairs or in an alcove. Or, you can pick an extra large chest that can hold up to 519 litres, with enough room for all the meals for the party and even the batch meals.
Many models come with one or more wire baskets that are ideal for small items like oven chips and frozen vegetables. The lid is balanced so that it doesn't hit you with your head when you lift it, and it can be used as a way to reach things from the back. Some have a quick-freeze feature to give your food that extra blast of coldness.
Make sure the freezer is certified to be used in a garage or outbuilding attached to your house. Many are not built to work in uninsulated rooms below 10degC, and doing so may invalidate your warranty.
Energy efficiency
Whether you're looking for a commercial freezer or one for your private home, it's always worth checking its energy efficiency. Fridges and freezers can consume lots of energy, so choosing one that is more energy efficient will save you money over time. The Energy Rating is available on the product's page. It will let you know how much the appliance is likely to cost.
Another factor to consider is its size. Chest freezers are typically long and lower to the ground than upright designs Therefore, it is crucial to ensure you have enough space to accommodate one in your home. It's also worth bearing in mind that the larger the freezer is, the more energy it will use.
Danby and Whirlpool are two brands that specialize in energy-efficient appliances. They have smaller footprints and outstanding insulation, which helps keep frozen food chilled for longer. Prices start at less than PS250.
A chest freezer can assist you in avoiding food waste, and store essential items in the event of bad weather. A new freezer is expensive, but it will help you save money over time.
Noise
If you're shopping for an upcoming chest freezer, you might be worried it will make a lot of noise. It's normal to be concerned that a loud sound can be alarming since freezers are typically quiet appliances. But don't be worried there are many reasons your freezer might be making noises, and they're not always the bad news you'd expect at first.
Defrosting your freezer may be required if your freezer is making noise. Chest freezers must be defrosted on a regular basis to ensure that they run efficiently and to prevent the build-up of ice. Fortunately, this isn't as complicated as it may sound.
There are plenty of models that will fit your needs and space including compact models suitable for small spaces to large 500+ litre ones designed for large families. There are website many options available regardless of whether you are looking for a sleek white home addition or something more garage friendly.
This garage-friendly model from Hotpoint offers a great balance between price and size. The 255-litre capacity offers plenty of space to store frozen meals and soups that are cooked in batches. The internal light and counterbalanced lid make it easy to access food items at the bottom. It's also A+ energy rated and comes with a power-outage secure store feature, which means you can safely leave it in standby mode for up to 24 hours in the event that your home goes out of power.
Convenience
It's worth looking for chest freezers with features that make them more convenient. Certain chest freezers come with alarms or lights which activate when the temperature rises. This helps to reduce food waste and also help you save money over the course of time. Others have lockable lids which are helpful if you're concerned about burglars or children getting into your freezer, particularly if it's kept in an unheated area like garages.
A majority of chest freezers do not include drawers or shelves, which makes it difficult to reach the items on the bottom. Look for models that have storage baskets on top. They can be lifted up to help you reach those food items. Similarly, some models have controls in the bottom corner of the door, which can be particularly useful for those who struggle to bend down or have issues with your back.
This smart-looking black chest freezer is garage friendly and offers a large capacity of 312 litres, which is perfect to hold a family's freezer of ready meals or batch cooking. It has many other useful features like an adjustable temperature, safe power failure storage, and an easy freeze function. It's also extremely energy efficient and is rated with an A+ energy rating.