Why Buy a Chest Freezer?
Think about an upright freezer if you prefer to store food items in large quantities or to preserve your fruits and vegetables. You should look for features such as lids that are counterbalanced, allowing you to look through the contents without having it fall over your head, or interior lighting that makes organizing simple.
There are a range of styles that are suitable for outbuildings and garages. They all require manual defrost, but are usually quiet and energy efficient.
Size
A chest freezer offers a large volume of storage that is ideal for a utility room or garage. It will let you keep that pile of apples your neighbor gave you for winter scrumptious, or bulk-buys like whole sides of chicken wings and salmon. It will also let you free up space in your fridge and freezer for the daily frozen staples.
We have designs from a range of trusted white goods manufacturers with a variety of widths and heights to match your home. You can pick an elegant and compact design that is easily tucked away in an space under your stairs or in an alcove or a larger one with capacity of up to 519 litres for party snacks and batch-cooked meals.
Most models come with one or more wire baskets, which are great to store small items such oven chips and frozen vegetables. The lid with a counterbalanced design won't strike you in the head when you lift it, and you can use it as a ladder to reach things from the back. Some are equipped with a quick-freeze function, which gives you an extra blast of coldness to get the most out of your fresh foods.
If you're planning to keep your freezer in the garage or an outbuilding connected to your home, make sure that it is rated for use in those areas. They aren't designed to function in rooms that are not insulated and temperatures below 10degC. This may invalidate your warranty.
Energy efficiency
When you're searching for a commercial freezer or one for your own home, it is always worth checking its energy efficiency. Refrigerators and freezers use up a lot of energy, so choosing an energy-efficient model will save you money over time. You can locate the Energy Rating on the product page, that will reveal the amount it is expected to cost for operating.
Another feature to consider is the size. Chest freezers are typically taller and closer to the ground than upright designs It is therefore important to ensure you have enough space to accommodate one in your home. It's also worth bearing in mind that the bigger the freezer is, the more energy it will use.
There are several manufacturers that specialize in energy efficient appliances, like Danby and Whirlpool. They have smaller footprints with outstanding insulation, which can help keep frozen food cooler for longer. Prices start as low as PS250.
A chest freezer will help you avoid food waste and also store essential items in the event of bad weather. A new freezer can be an investment that can be costly, but it will save you money over time.
Noise
If you're in the market here for an upcoming chest freezer, you might be worried it will make quite a bit of noise. Since freezers are typically quiet appliances so a loud sound could be alarming. However, don't worry there are a variety of reasons your freezer might be making a sound and they're not always bad news you'd expect at first.
Defrosting your freezer could be required if the freezer is producing noise. Chest freezers must be regularly defrosted in order to keep them running efficiently and to prevent the build-up of ice. Fortunately, this doesn't have to be as much of a hassle as it may sound.
There are a variety of models to fit your space and needs from small models that are ideal for small spaces to huge 500+ litre ones designed for large families. If you're looking to make a chic white kitchen appliance or a garage-friendly option, there are a lot of options to choose from.
This garage-friendly model from Hotpoint provides a fantastic combination of price and size. The 255-litre capacity provides ample space for freezer meals and soups that are cooked in batches. The internal light and counterbalanced lid make it easy to access food items on the bottom. It's also rated A+ in energy efficiency and has a power loss secure store feature, which means you can put it in standby mode for up to 24 hours if your home goes out of power.
Convenience
When looking for a chest freezer it's worth paying attention to models that include extra features to make the appliance more practical. For example, some feature alarms or light bulbs that come on if the temperature starts to rise -this helps reduce food waste and can save you money over the long term. Some freezers have lockable lids that are useful for those who are worried about children or burglars accessing their contents, particularly if the freezer is kept in a garage.
Most chest freezers don't have shelves or drawers so the things at the bottom may be a bit tricky to reach. Look for models that have baskets for storage in the top. These can be lifted to make it easier to reach those foods. Some models also have control panels at the bottom corner of the doors, which are particularly useful if you have back problems or struggle to bend over.
The stylish black chest freezer is garage-friendly and comes with a huge capacity of 312 litres. It is ideal to hold a family's freezer of ready meals or batch cooking. It also has a number of other handy features including an adjustable thermostat and power failure-safe storage as well as a fast freeze feature. It's also very energy efficient and comes with an A+ energy rating.