Why Buy a Chest Freezer?

If you're a fan of stocking up on food items in large quantities or require a freezer to preserve your vegetables and fruit, think about a chest freezer. Look for features like counterbalance lids that let you search through the contents without falling on your head, or interior lights to make organising easy.

There is also an array of designs suitable for outbuildings and garages. Most require manual defrosting but are quiet and energy-efficient.

Size

A chest freezer is a great way to store a lot of food items in an area like a garage or utility room. It can be used to keep the abundance of apples your neighbour gave you for winter crumbles, or bulk-buys such as whole sides of salmon and chicken wings. It will also make room in your fridge and freezer to store the everyday frozen staples.

We have designs from a variety of reputable white goods producers that come in a range of sizes and widths that suit your home. You can opt for a sleek and compact model which can be easily placed in an under the stairs or in an alcove or a bigger chest with capacities of up to 519 litres to accommodate all those party snacks and batch-cooked meals.

Many models have one or more wire storage baskets. They are great to store small items such frozen vegetables and oven chips. The counterbalanced lid won't hit you on the head when lifting it, and it can also be used as a way to reach items from the back. Some have a fast-freeze function, for that extra blast of coldness to make the most of your fresh meals.

Check that the freezer is approved to be used in a garage or an outbuilding attached to your house. The majority of them are not intended to be used in rooms that have no insulation and are below 10degC. This could cause a warranty to be invalidated.

Energy efficiency

If you're looking for a commercial freezer or one for your personal home, it's important to evaluate its energy efficiency. Refrigerators and freezers can consume an enormous amount of electricity and so deciding to purchase a more efficient model will save you money in the long in the long. You can locate the Energy Rating on the product page, which will let you know what it's expected to cost for operating.

Another thing to take into consideration is its size. Chest freezers typically are larger and lower than upright models, which means it is important to ensure that there is enough room in your home to accommodate one. It is important to keep in mind that a bigger freezer will consume more energy.

Danby and Whirlpool are two brands that are experts in energy-efficient appliances. They have smaller footprints with incredible insulation, which can help keep frozen food cooler for longer. They're also an excellent value for price, starting at just PS250.

A chest freezer will assist you in avoiding food waste, and store essentials in case of bad weather. A new freezer may be expensive however, it will prove useful and can save you money in the long term.

Noise

There is a chance that you are worried about the noise the chest freezer is likely to make when you're looking for one. It's understandable that a loud sound can be alarming, since freezers are generally quiet appliances. Don't be alarmed. There are many reasons for your freezer to be making noises. There aren't any bad reasons.

Defrosting your freezer may be required if the freezer is producing a lot of noise. Defrosting chest freezers is necessary to ensure they are operating effectively and to prevent ice build-up. This isn't as hard as it appears.

There are a myriad of models to pick from, ranging from compact models for small spaces up to larger 500+ litre models for large families. There are numerous options regardless of whether you are looking for an elegant white home addition or a more garage-friendly.

This garage-friendly model from Hotpoint 263L Freestanding Freezer - White Buy Now provides a fantastic combination of price and size. The 255-litre capacity gives you ample storage space for frozen ready meals and stews that are cooked in batches, and the internal lid that is counterbalanced and light helps in accessing food items that are located at the bottom of the appliance. It's also A+ Energy Efficiency rated and has a power-failure safe-store feature. It is possible to leave it on standby for upto 24 hours in the event of power outage.

Convenience

It's worth looking for chest freezers chest with features that make them more practical. Certain chest freezers have lights or alarms that activate when the temperature increases. This helps to cut down on food waste, and can help you save money over time. There are lids that lock and are useful if you're worried about kids or burglars accessing the contents of your freezer, Frydge especially if it's kept in an unheated area like garages.

Many chest freezers do not come with drawers or shelves which makes it difficult to reach the items at bottom. Choose models with storage baskets that are in the top -these lift out and let you easily access those difficult to reach items. Additionally, some models feature controls on the bottom corner of the door, which can be especially useful when you find it difficult to bend down or have issues with your back.

The stylish black chest freezer is garage-friendly and offers a large capacity of 312 litres -perfect for storing a family's frozen ready meals or batch cooking. It also comes with a variety of other useful features, including an adjustable thermostat and power failure-safe storage and a speedy freeze function. It's also extremely energy-efficient and comes with an A+ rating.