Black Chest Freezers
Black chest freezers have plenty of room for your frozen foods. They're an excellent choice for areas with power outages since they keep food frozen longer than upright freezers.
If you intend to store your model in a dark basement or garage you should look for models that include interior lighting. This feature will help you find your food more quickly and help reduce energy consumption.
Capacity
A chest freezer is an ideal option for anyone who requires additional frozen food storage. You can keep your own homemade meals, leftovers, or seasonal vegetables and fruits in them. Many models have separate baskets and dividers that can be removed, to allow you to organize your contents in a way that is logical to you. There are also models that are energy-efficient which use less energy.
Make sure you choose models designed to withstand cold temperatures, if you are planning to keep an upright freezer in your shed or garage. Certain models are made to work in temperatures as low -10 degrees Celsius.
This budget model offers almost 100 litres of extra freezer space and fits neatly in an uncluttered corner of your kitchen. It is not frost-free, and doesn't have the ability to display temperature in a digital format. However, the price is so low that these flaws can be easily overlooked.
This chest freezer is a great option if you're looking to get more space in your freezer, but don't have to pay an extra amount for the top of the high-end model. Its 255-litre capacity provides enough space for summer icecreams as well as stews that are cooked in batch during winter. The sleek, black finish will look great in any home. It also features an automated defrost system and drain, along with a strong vinyl-coated basket to help you divide up your meals.
Energy efficiency
A freezer is a useful addition to any kitchen. It can help prevent food waste by keeping food items frozen. However, it can also increase energy costs since it requires more energy to keep frozen meals cold than a refrigerator does.
Think about buying a chest freezer Energy Star certified to reduce the energy bills. These models are insulated with foam and use a type of refrigerant called 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane, which does not deplete the ozone layer and is considered safe for indoor usage. Upright freezers use more energy due to their larger footprints, and are not as well insulated.
Since they are shorter and lower, longer, chest freezers have more storage space. They can take up a large amount of floor space, and you'll need to account for the door height, which can swing left or right.
Choose a freezer that has a built-in storage basket to help you organize your food. This will help you save space and money. A wire basket can allow you to fit more food items in less space than a shelf which is an ideal option for families with limited storage space. Another feature that makes the use of a chest freezer more affordable to operate is manual or auto-defrost. A self-defrosting model requires less energy to run than a defrost that is manually done and it also cycles off and on periodically to prevent the accumulation of ice.
Noise
Black chest freezers produce less noise than upright freezers, making them ideal for your garage, shed or outbuilding. If you hear a sound at night, it's likely due to the normal expansion and contraction in the freezer's walls. This will not keep anyone awake. Some models are incredibly quiet, with only 38dB at their most loud, which means you don't need to be concerned about keeping your neighbors or family members entertained with loud appliances! Currys' own brand Logik offers a variety of silent black freezers that are affordable. Garage-friendly freezers are available for less than PS200. They can hold more than 50 litres of storage space.
Defrost time
The majority of chest freezers require manual defrosting which means you need to unplug the freezer before opening it to let the ice melt. However some models are simpler to defrost than others. The GE FFP245LDBS is one of the best. It comes with a removable basket for easy organization and an internal light and a lid that counterbalances so that you won't strike you on the head when you try to retrieve a frozen pizza from the freezer. It also features an recessed handle and foam insulation for energy efficiency.
Chest freezers are typically purchased to create additional storage space. They are perfect for storing large ice cream tubs and bags of frozen vegetables or pieces of meat. They are large in capacity and come with hinged lids that open from the top. Some come with bins as well as internal dividers to aid in the organization of the room, while others come with locks and self-defrosting.
Some of these freezers will last up to 48 hours without being thawed, if the door is closed. This is ideal for emergency situations however if you are required to keep the freezer open for extended period of time you must ensure it is located in a cool area and has plenty of airflow. Be careful not to put anything that is warm in the freezer, as it will increase the temperature read more and cause food to melt faster.