The Best Chest Freezers in the UK

Our experts have reviewed the top chest freezers to help you find the best one for your home. These freezers are perfect for families, hunters, and gardeners that are looking to maximize their harvest.

Chest freezers like upright refrigerator lg models require manual defrosting in order to ensure efficiency and prevent the icing from happening. They come with sturdy baskets for storage to prevent small items from being lost in the depths, and an adjustable lid that won't hit you on the head while you hunt for last month's frozen pizza.

1. Haier HCE519F

This freezer is durable and will last for a long time if you are willing to pay a little more. Its capacity of 252L is enough to hold more than 10 shopping bags and is ideal for families with multiple children. It can be used in garages, outbuildings without heating and even inside the home. The low-frost technology makes it easy to maintain and only requires defrosting every few years.

The lid is counterbalanced so it's easy to sort your contents and not be concerned about the lid hitting you in the head. This is particularly helpful in the case of retrieving frozen fish fingers that you have forgotten to freeze. A wire basket clips onto the lid to store smaller items. It also has an internal light that assists you in sorting through your supplies.

The freezer is rated A on the new energy efficiency scale. It's a great option when you're trying to cut down on your electricity bill. It will keep your food safe for up to 24 hours in the case of power outages and is excellent for peace of mind.

3. LOGIK L198CFB20

Chest freezers are an ideal option for hunters who prefer to store their kills in freezers or for anyone who needs extra storage. Designed to be used in the garage or an unheated outbuilding, these models can work in much lower temperatures than lg lg fridge freezers because they're placed in areas where cold air falls and hot air rises.

This smart black model has an impressive 142 litre capacity and looks professional tucked away in your garage. It comes with an adjustable thermostat and a counterbalanced lid that shields your fingers. The only negative is that it needs manual defrost. This means you'll need to reach in using a scraper periodically.

It is rated A+ in energy efficiency, and comes with a clever "fast-freeze" function that reduces the temperature faster than your normal freezer. This makes it easier to make a stock of summer ice creams as well as stews cooked in bulk for winter. It's also a great choice for outbuilding use and can be left to operate at temperatures ranging from - to -15C. It can hold food safely for up to 16 hours in the event of a power failure and can also be used in the event of a power outage.

4. Bush BECF99L

This Bush chest freezer is ideal in the event that you're looking to add storage at a low cost. It's a great size to store in a corner of your home and can be utilized in spaces that aren't heated like garages or outbuildings. It has a lid that is balanced to ensure it doesn't fall over your head while you're retrieving food and is almost silent, meaning you will not be disturbed while at home. The only drawback is that it doesn't have a digital display or lg fridge freezer Uk temperature warnings, and there's just one storage basket in the freezer.

With a capacity of 139 millilitres the chest freezer is large enough for most households to store 10 bags worth of groceries. It's also small and quiet, meaning it won't take up too much space in your kitchen. It has an A+ energy rating, which means it's cheap to run and good for the environment too. Dual cooling lets you use it as a Lg Electronics refrigerator which is a great option when you want to keep cold drinks in the summer.