Why Buy a Chest Freezer?

If you want to cut down on food waste and get the most out of the bounty of their harvest, having a chest freezer is an absolute must. This basic model provides plenty of space and is cheap to run, and its lid is balanced and won't fall down on you when you try to grab an unwelcome pizza.

Capacity

Chest models are a good alternative for households that need more space to store food items. These chest freezers are usually located in basements, garages or utility rooms. They come in various sizes, from 100 litres to 500 litres. They are top-loading, and come with an opening lid to make it easy to access. Some also have an extra storage basket at the top for storing smaller and more frequently used foods.

The size of your freezer depends on the amount of storage you need and the number of household members. You should have 2.5 cubic feet for each household member. Additionally, you should take into account the amount of frozen food items you have. A larger freezer is recommended if you plan to freeze large pieces of food or bulk ingredients.

If you're primarily worried about price, we recommend the LOGIK L198CFB20 because of its excellent value and space-saving features. It comes with a stylish gloss black finish and has a capacity of 93 litres. This makes it a perfect match for modern kitchens. It is also equipped with a counterbalanced surface which won't strike your head when you reach for a pizza. It's not equipped with many convenience features like a quick freeze feature as well as a digital display.

Energy efficiency

Most often, they are used in a garage or utility room, chest freezers provide an ideal place to store extra food items, particularly for batch cooks, and allotment holders. Due to their built-in sidewall insulation, they can withstand cold temperatures well and use less energy than upright freezers. Plus, they can keep their contents in ice for three days if they're not connected, so they're also an ideal option for power outages or for home moves.

Many of our chest freezers are certified A+ for energy efficiency, and we also have a number of models that are frost free chest freezers uk free as well. These freezers are generally slightly more expensive to run, but they reduce energy consumption and produce ice less often.

If you're looking to cut down on running expenses, check for a freezer that uses the eco-friendly HFC-245fa refrigerant. This information can be found on the product's page or in the specifications of the freezer.

Space

A Chest freezers for sale uk freezer is a great source of storage space to store food. Unlike upright freezers with swing doors that can have gaps along the door frame, chest freezers are equipped with an airtight locking seal on the lid. This design helps them conserve energy and keep foods in a more stable and colder temperature.

According to GE Appliances an average chest freezer size needs 230 kwh per year to keep its temperature stable. This is less than the 240 kwh needed by a typical upright freezer.

The size of your freezer will depend on the items you intend to store in it. Maytag recommends 2.5 cubic feet per person, however some buyers might require more. If you intend to freeze your meat or purchase in bulk, you may need more space than a conventional freezer.

Compact models, such as the Essentials C95CFW20 from Currys can be put into a garage or utility room that isn't heated. They have a low-profile design and resemble an ice maker than a traditional freezer. Larger options, such as the Fridgemaster MCF198 from Currys are ideal for an open kitchen, but be more visible in a garage or an unheated utility room. These freezers are an excellent choice for homeowners who need extra space but want to avoid the higher running costs of the best deep freezers.

Safety

In research into the history of domestic technologies, researchers from Finland, Norway and the UK have looked into how the freezer came to be accepted as a standard home technology. Their research has revealed an intricate process of 'domestication where the social meaning of an object of technology is generated and configured as well as how it is used. The freezer is a typical household appliance. However, its widespread acceptance and acceptance without question illustrates how complicated the process of domestication is.

Find models with child locks when buying the chest freezer. These locks can prevent children from climbing in and becoming trapped or suffocated. Make sure to choose a model with an integrated front drainage system to ensure that any water that remains after defrosting can be easily drained. Some models also come with an additional basket or two at the top of the drawer to help keep the bags of frozen peas and homemade ice-lollies upright and to stop small items being lost in the freezer's depths.

There are many freezers that don't have interior lights, which can make it hard to see what you're searching for in the dark. It's not necessarily an issue when your freezer is used for occasional grocery shopping. However, it can be problematic in the event that the food you're planning to store requires long-term storage or if you have young children in the house who might be looking through the dark for food items.