Choosing a Chest Freezer For Garage Use

Many manufacturers of freezers now claim that their products can also be stored in garages or other unheated outdoor areas. This is usually achieved by having a 'concealed condenser' which allows them to operate below the -10C threshold outlined in their official climate class.

A chest freezer is an excellent method to store food items or wild game as well as other items you'd like to keep on hand.

Energy START(r) Certified

ENERGY STAR® certified freezers are more eco friendly and use less energy per year than other models. They also meet the strict temperature requirements and have an efficient cooling system.

It is essential that a chest freezer in your garage can keep food frozen in the event of a drop in temperature. It must be able to store enough food for the typical freezer usage in the week, as well as during "peak" time periods such as holidays.

This chest freezer from Danby has 7.0 cu ft of space for food items. It comes with all the standard features you'd expect from a chest freezer including mechanical temperature control, a variable thermostat, and storage baskets that can be removed. The freezer is also ENERGY STAR (r) certified, and uses R600a refrigeration which is better for the environment and does not deplete ozone. The freezer is also built with foam insulation for keeping cold in and heat out of the appliance.

10.0 Cubic Foot White Deep fridge freezer lg

This model from Frigidaire comes highly recommended if looking for a big and high-quality freezer that could serve as the main freezer in a family. It also comes with many convenient features. It's a higher priced than the Midea WHS129C1, but it also delivers a lot more practical space and sophisticated features.

Store and organize frozen food effortlessly with adjustable storage bins made of heavy-duty. The clips are color-coded, making it easy to find the items you're looking to find. Keep your frozen goods fresh and cool with easy mechanical controls as well as an external temperature control dial, and a manual defrost drain.

This Freezer offers plenty of storage space for frozen food items. It is very compact in size. This makes it ideal for condos small apartments, offices with limited space. It has a lot of useful features and is a perfect option for families that tend to buy bulk food items in the bulk.

Storage Access Easy

If you are buying in bulk, it's crucial to have a reliable freezer that can keep the frozen foods cool. This chest freezer was designed to be used in garages with climate control. It's also easy to access all the items you need.

The 635L Matte Black American Side-By-Side Fridge Freezer is equipped with wire storage baskets that are ideal for holding bags of frozen vegetables and pints of ice cream and other items you use on daily basis. These baskets are easy to remove to allow you to adjust the storage space according to your requirements.

This freezer has a built-in drainage system, which means you can clean it without having to take out the contents. Also the smooth and rounded Easy Clean Corners make cleaning up spills fast and easy. It's the perfect accessory to your garage! This freezer comes with a Danby 5-year limited parts guarantee.

Modern Mechanical Thermostat

When purchasing a freezer to store in your garage, you need to ensure that it works even in extreme temperatures. This model is able to do just that and also has different built-in organizing systems so your smaller frozen items don't end up buried in the abyssal appliance.

The temperature control that is mechanical is simple to access and ensures an uniform and consistent freezing so that your food is safe. The manual defrost drain is located at the front of the unit, making it easy and efficient maintenance.

This 7.0 cubic foot freezer has plenty of storage space to store your extra food items and is ideal for those who aren't looking to spend a fortune on an expensive new freezer. It also features a removable and sliding bulk storage basket that is easy to reach up front temperature controls as well as handles that are recessed. This freezer is ENERGY STAR(r) certified that means it can save energy costs.

Convenient Defrost Drain

In contrast to regular freezers, which are designed to work within a certain temperature range in controlled environments, garage ready freezers are built with the ability to handle greater temperature swings. This is particularly crucial for areas that can experience warmer summers or frigid winters.

This Midea chest freezer for garage provides ample storage space, with adjustable bulk storage baskets on two levels that can easily accommodate your food needs. The modern mechanical thermostat is easy to set and control with an easy defrost drain that allows for easy and quick cleaning.

The cabinet and lid are constructed with an energy efficient foam insulation that will ensure that your food remains frozen, even in non-heated areas. This is a great freezer for your home, cottage, apartment or office basement and will offer years of reliable service for your family's food storage requirements. The exterior and interior of the freezer are easy to clean.

5 Year Parts & Labour Warranty

Having a chest freezer in the garage or basement is a great way to store food items for an emergency however, it's important to keep in mind that not all freezers are built for use in cold areas. Ideally, you should keep your freezer close to an outlet that is powered by electricity and keep it out of direct sunlight.

This model from GE features a power-on indicator light and LED lighting inside for ease of access to stored items. It comes with removable dividers and baskets for easy cleaning and storing. Plus, this freezer has an adjustable lid that is open for easy access to the contents.

Some manufacturers label their freezers as "garage optimized" meaning that they are able to withstand temperatures that range from 0°C to 110°C F. You should be aware that your freezer might experience issues with performance if exposed to extreme temperatures for prolonged periods.