Why Buy a Chest Freezer?

A chest freezer is essential for those who wish to reduce food waste and make the most of bumper crop. This model is simple and offers plenty of space, and is affordable to operate. Its counterbalanced top won't hit you when you reach for a stray piece of pizza.

Capacity

Chest models are a great alternative for households that need more space to store food items. They are usually found in garages, basements, or utility rooms. They come with a wide selection of capacities from under 100 litres to more than 500 litres. They are top-loading and feature a lid that opens wide to make it easy to access. A lot of them have a basket on top for storing smaller, more frequently used food.

The size of your freezer is contingent on the amount of storage you require and the number of household members. You should be able to accommodate 2.5 cubic feet for each household member. Also, you should consider the amount of frozen food you have. A larger freezer is ideal for those who plan to freeze large slabs or bulk ingredients.

If you're primarily focused on price and space, we recommend the LOGIK L198CFB20 because of its value and space-saving features. It's got a huge capacity of 93 litres, and is available in a smart gloss black finish that makes it a good combination for modern kitchen designs. It also has a counterbalanced top that will not hit your head when you go to grab a pizza. It lacks some convenience features such as a fast freeze feature and a digital display.

Energy efficiency

Chest freezers are commonly used in garages or utility rooms to store extra food. This is especially helpful for those who cook in huge quantities and have ample amounts. Due to their sidewall insulation that's built-in, they can withstand cold temperatures efficiently and require less energy than upright freezers. In addition, they can keep their contents frozen for three days if they're not connected, so they're also an excellent option for power outages or home relocations.

Many of our chest freezers are evaluated at A+ for energy efficiency, and we also have several models that are frost free too. These freezers tend to be somewhat more expensive to operate, but they are less expensive to energy consumption and produce less ice.

If you're looking to save on running expenses, check out for a freezer which uses the environmentally friendly HFC-245fa refrigerant. This information is available on the product page or in the specifications of the freezer.

Space

A chest freezer offers plenty of room to store food items. Chest freezers feature an airtight seal around the lid, in contrast to the upright swing-door models, which may have gaps in the door frame. This design helps conserve energy and ensures a consistent temperature for food.

According to GE lg appliances a chest freezer of average size needs 230 kwh per year to maintain its temperature. This is less than the 240kwh required by a typical upright refrigerator.

The size of your freezer will depend on the items you plan to store in it. Maytag recommends 2.5 cubic feet per person, however certain buyers might require more. For example, if you hunt and intend to store your own meat in a freezer, or if you regularly purchase in bulk, you'll need more storage space than an average freezer.

Small models with small footprints, like the Essentials C95CFW20 from Currys are ideal for tucking into an unheated garage or utility room. These models are slim and look more like mini fridges rather than traditional freezers. Larger options, such as the Fridgemaster MCF198 from Currys can be used in an open kitchen, but sit more obtrusively in a garage or unheated utility room. These freezers are great for those who want to have more space but don't want be burdened by the high operating costs of deep freezers.

Safety

Researchers from Finland, Norway, and the UK have studied the development of domestic technology in order to find out how the freezer came to be widely accepted as a household technology. Their work has uncovered the complex process of "domestication in which the social meaning of a technological object is created and shaped in the way it is utilized. The freezer is just such an appliance that is used in the everyday household, but its widespread and largely uncritical acceptance reveals how complex this process of domestication really is.

Look for models that have child locks when purchasing the chest freezer. These can prevent children from climbing inside and becoming trapped or suffocating. It's also important to search for a model with an open drainage system in the front so that any leftover water from defrosting can easily be drained away. Certain models also have a basket or two at the top of the storage compartment to help keep bags of frozen peas and homemade ice lollies up and prevent small items from being lost in the freezer's depths.

A lot of lg fridge freezers uk don't have internal lighting, which makes it difficult to know what you're looking for in the dark. This might not be a big issue for those who only use the freezer for a few times a year, but it's a big problem if you're planning to stock up on food items that require long-term storage or when you have children at home that might be inclined to wander around in the dark looking for something to consume.