Why Buy a Chest Freezer?

If you're looking to minimize food waste and make the most of the abundance of food available, a chest freezer is a necessity. It's a simple model and provides plenty of space, and is affordable to run. Plus, its counterbalanced top won't hit your head when you reach to grab a stray piece pizza.

Capacity

Although not as common as upright freezers, chest freezers can be a good choice for families that require additional food storage space. They are typically found in basements, garages or utility rooms and come with a wide range of capacities that range from less than 100 litres, to more than 500 litres. Top-loading, they come with Shop the Fridgemaster MCF198E White Chest Freezer lid that opens up so that it is easy to access. Some also have an additional storage basket on the top for storing smaller and less often used food items.

The size of your freezer depends on the amount of storage space you require and the number of household members. The rule of thumb is to provide 2.5 cubic feet of freezer space for every person living in the home You should also consider the amount of frozen foods you have in your freezer as well. A larger freezer is ideal IceKing CF96WE: Ultimate Solution for Space Saving those who plan to freeze large chunks of food or bulk ingredients.

If you are primarily concerned about cost we suggest the LOGIK L198CFB20 because of its excellent value and space-saving features. It comes with a stylish Spacious Black Chest Freezer from SIA - 201L gloss finish and a capacity of 93 litres. This makes it a great fit for modern kitchens. It also comes with an adjustable lid that won't hit you on the head when reaching for a buried pizza slice. It does lack some convenience features, however such as the ability to display a digital display as well as a speedy freeze function.

Energy efficiency

Chest freezers are often used in garages or utility rooms to store extra food. This is especially helpful for those who cook in large quantities and have allotments. Because of their built-in sidewall insulation, they can withstand cold temperatures well and use less energy than upright freezers. They can keep their contents in a freezer for up three days when not connected. This makes them an ideal choice for power outages or moving homes.

We have many chest freezers that are A+ assessed for energy efficiency. We also have frost-free models. These freezers are typically a bit more expensive to operate, but they are less expensive to energy consumption and produce ice less often.

If you want to save money on the operating costs of your freezer select one that utilizes the eco-friendly refrigerant, HFC-245fa. This information can be found on the product's page and in the specifications of the freezer.

Space

A chest freezer has plenty of space to store food. Chest freezers feature an airtight seal around the lid, in contrast to open-door models with an upright design that could have gaps in the door frame. This design helps to conserve energy and ensure a constant temperature for the food.

According to GE Appliances, a chest freezer of average size requires 230 kwh each year to keep its temperature stable. This is less than the 240kwh needed by an average upright refrigerator.

The size of your freezer will depend on what you intend to store in it. Maytag suggests allowing 2.5 cubic feet of storage space for each household member, but some buyers might require more capacity than that. If you plan to freeze your meat, or buy bulk quantities of food it is possible that you will require more space than a conventional freezer.

Compact models, such as the Essentials C95CFW20 model by Currys can be tucked into a garage or utility room that isn't heated. They're low-profile and appear more like the size of a mini fridge rather than traditional freezers. The Fridgemaster MCF198, sold by Currys is a more substantial option that can be placed in the kitchen, but also is a great choice for a garage, or an unheated utility. These freezers are ideal for those who want to have more space but don't want to be burdened by the high operating costs of deep freezers.

Safety

Researchers from Finland, Norway, and the UK looked into the history of technology used in the home to find out how the freezer became accepted as a commonplace domestic technology. Their research has revealed a complex process called 'domestication,' in which the social significance of a technological object is derived and also the way it is arranged and the way it is utilized. The freezer is an appliance used in everyday life however its widespread and largely not-critical acceptance shows how intricate the process of domestication actually is.

Look for models that have child locks when buying chest freezers. These locks can prevent children from climbing inside and getting trapped or suffocated. It is also essential to look for a model with an opening for drainage so that any leftover water from defrosting can easily be drained away. Some models come with an upper basket to keep frozen peas upright and prevent small items from getting lost.

Some freezers don't have internal lighting, making it difficult to find what you are looking for when it is dark. This might not be a big issue if you only use the freezer for a few times a year however, it's a major issue if you're planning to stock up on foods that require storage for long periods of time, or in the case of children at home who might be inclined to wander around in the dark to find something to eat.