The Best Chest Freezers in the UK

Our experts have analyzed chest freezers so you can choose the best one for your home. These cavernous freezers are ideal for hunters, families, and gardeners who want to maximize their bounty.

Beko CF374 104L White Horizontal Chest Freezer freezers like upright models require manual defrosting to keep the freezer's efficiency high and avoid the icing from happening. Strong storage baskets keep small items from getting lost and a counterbalanced top lid won't strike you on the head when you are searching for the frozen pizza you bought last month.

1. Haier HCE519F

This durable chest freezer can last for years if you are willing to spend a little more. Its capacity is 252 litres. It can accommodate more than 10 bags of groceries and is suitable for large families. It's designed to be used in garages and outbuildings that are not heated as well, and it also makes use of low frost free chest freezers uk technology to allow for simple maintenance. It only requires defrosting every couple of years.

It also boasts an anti-balanced lid, which means you can sort through your items without the lid hitting your head when you're looking for an unopened bag of frozen fish fingers. A wire basket can be slid over the lid to store smaller items. It also has an inside light that helps you sort through your contents.

The freezer is rated as A on the new energy efficiency scale. It's a great choice when you're trying to cut down on your electricity bills. It will keep your food safe to eat for up to 24 hours in the event of a power cut too, which is an excellent option for peace of brain.

3. LOGIK L198CFB20

Chest freezers can be a great option for hunters who prefer to freeze their catch or anyone looking for extra storage. They are designed to be used in garages and outbuildings that are not heated. They can operate at much lower temperatures than fridge freezer due to the fact that they are situated where hot air rises, and cold air is lowered.

This black model is elegant and has a 142-litre capacity. It looks great in your garage. It has a counterbalanced lid and an adjustable thermostat. The only negative is that it requires manual defrost. You'll need to reach inside using a scraper periodically.

It's rated A+ for energy efficiency. It has an innovative feature called fast-freeze which helps to lower the temperature quicker than a typical freezer, making it a breeze for you to fill it up on those summer ice creams or winter stews cooked in batch. It's also great for outbuildings and is left to run at temperatures as low as 15C. It's able to hold food for up to 16 hours in the event of a power outage and can also be used in the event of a power outage.

4. Bush BECF99L

This Bush chest freezer is ideal if you're looking for extra storage at a budget-friendly price. It is a good size to store in the corner of your home and can be used in areas that aren't heated, such as garages or outbuildings. It's virtually silent and has a counterbalanced top so that it doesn't shut itself off from the person who is grabbing food. It doesn't come with a digital display, temperature warnings or more than one storage basket.

With a generous capacity of 139 millilitres this chest freezer is large enough for most households to store 10 bags worth of shopping. It's also small and quiet, so it will not take up much space in your kitchen. It has an A+ energy rating, so it's cost-effective to run and great for the environment as well. Dual cooling allows you to make it a fridge which is very useful for those who need more storage space in summer for cold drinks.