Why Buy a Chest Freezer?

If you like to stock with food in bulk or need a freezer to preserve your vegetables and fruit, consider a chest freezer. Be sure to look for features such as counterbalance lids that allow you to look through the contents without falling on your head, or interior lighting to make organising simple.

There are a range of styles that are suitable for garages and outbuildings. Most require manual defrosting but are quiet and energy efficient.

Size

A chest freezer is a great option to store a large amount of food items in a garage or utility room. You can store the apple that your neighbor gave you to make winter scrumptious or big purchases like whole meals of salmon and chicken wings. It will also allow you to store your daily frozen staples in your freezer and refrigerator.

We offer a wide range of white goods from trusted manufacturers in various widths and heights. You can choose an elegant and compact design that is easily tucked away in an under the stairs or in an alcove or a larger chest with capacity of up to 519 litres for party snacks and batch-cooked meals.

Most models come with one or more wire baskets that are ideal to store small items such oven chips and frozen vegetables. The counterbalanced design of the top doesn't strike your head when you lift it. You can also make it an edging to access items at the back. Some are equipped with a quick-freeze function, which gives you that extra burst of coldness to make the most of your fresh produce.

If you're planning to store your freezer in your garage or an outbuilding chest freezer connected to your home, be sure that it's approved for use in that location. Most are not designed to operate in rooms without insulation that are below 10 degrees, and doing so may invalidate your warranty.

Energy efficiency

If you're looking for a commercial freezer or one for your personal home, it's worth examining its energy efficiency. Refrigerators and freezers can use plenty of energy efficient chest freezer uk, so selecting the most energy-efficient model can save you money over time. The Energy Rating is available on the product's webpage and will tell you how much the appliance is likely to cost.

Another aspect to consider is the size. Chest freezers are usually longer and lower than upright ones, so it is important to ensure that you have enough space in your home to accommodate one. It's also worth bearing in mind that the larger the freezer the larger, the more energy it'll use.

There are a variety of manufacturers that specialize in energy efficient appliances, like Danby and Whirlpool. They are smaller in footprint and have excellent insulation, which helps to keep frozen food cool for longer. They're also an excellent value for price, starting as low as PS250.

A chest freezer is the perfect option for those who want to cut down on food waste, and also keep an inventory of food items for when the weather gets bad. A new freezer can be an expensive investment but will reduce your expenses over time.

Noise

There is a chance that you are worried about the noise that the chest freezer can make when you're looking for one. It's natural that a loud sound can be alarming as freezers are usually quiet appliances. Don't panic. There are many causes that your freezer could be making noises. There aren't any bad reasons.

Defrosting your freezer may be required if your freezer is making lots of noise. Defrosting chest freezers are essential for them to function effectively and to prevent the build-up of ice. This isn't as hard as it seems.

There are plenty of models available to suit your space and needs, from Compact SIA White Chest Freezer - 201L models perfect for small spaces to massive 500+ litre models designed for large families. Whether you're after a smart white kitchen or something more garage-friendly there are a lot of options available.

This garage-friendly model from Hotpoint provides a fantastic combination of price and size. The capacity of 255 litres will give 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 with accessing the food within the bottom of the appliance. It's also rated A+ in energy efficiency and has a power failure safe store feature, so you can leave it on standby for up to 24 hours if your home goes out of power.

Convenience

It's worthwhile to look for chest freezers that come with features that make them more practical. Certain chest freezers have alarms or lights which activate when the temperature rises. This helps reduce food waste and can help you save money over time. Some freezers have lockable lids that are useful for those who are worried about the possibility of burglars or children gaining access to their contents, especially if the freezer is kept in garages.

A majority of chest freezers do not have shelves or drawers, which makes it difficult to reach the items on the bottom. Make sure you choose models with storage baskets that sit at the top of the freezer - they lift out to let you easily get to those more awkward foods. Some models also have controls at the bottom corner of doors, which can be useful if you have back pain or struggle to bend over.

This sleek black chest freezer is garage friendly and comes with a huge capacity of 312 litres. It's perfect to hold a family's freezer of ready meals or batch cooking. It has many other useful features, such as an adjustable temperature, safe power failure storage, and a quick freeze function. It's also extremely energy efficient and has an A+ energy rating.