Why Buy a Chest Freezer?

A chest freezer is essential for those who wish to reduce food waste and make use of bumper crops. It's simple and offers plenty of space, and is inexpensive to run. Its counterbalanced top will not fall on you when you reach out for a piece of pizza.

Capacity

Although they aren't as popular as upright freezers, chest freezers can be a good choice for families that require additional storage space for food items. These chest freezers are usually found in garages, basements or utility rooms. They are available in various sizes, from 100 litres all the way to 500 litres. They are top-loading with an opening lid to make it easy to access. A lot of them have a basket on top to store smaller, less frequently used food.

The size of the freezer you pick depends on your storage needs and the number of people in your household. The general rule of thumb is to allow 2.5 cubic feet of freezer space for every person in the house It is also important to consider the amount of frozen foods you have in your freezer as well. A larger freezer is ideal in case you plan to freeze large pieces of food or bulk ingredients.

If price is your primary concern, we suggest the LOGIK L198CFB20 for its excellent value and space-saving design. It comes in a stylish gloss black finish and boasts the capacity of 93-litres. This makes it an excellent match for modern kitchens. It also comes with a lid that is counterbalanced, so it doesn't smack you in the head while trying to grab a pizza slice. It's not equipped with many convenience features like a quick freeze feature and digital display.

Energy efficiency

Often used in a garage or utility room, chest freezers offer a convenient way to store extra food items, particularly for batch cooks as well as allotment holders. They're more energy efficient than upright freezers and are able to keep cold temperatures for longer because of the insulation in their LG 635L Side By Side Fridge Freezer - Smart Inverter Compressor walls. Additionally, they can keep their contents in ice for three days if unplugged and are an ideal option for power outages or home relocations.

A lot of our chest freezers are rated A+ for energy efficiency, and we have several models that are frost-free too. These freezers are usually somewhat more expensive to run, but they will reduce the energy use and produce ice less often.

If you want to reduce your freezer's running costs Choose a model that uses the eco-friendly refrigerant, HFC-245fa. This information can be found on the product page or in the specifications of the freezer.

Space

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

The average-sized chest freezer requires about 230 kwh to maintain its cold temperature according to GE Appliances. This is less than the standard 240kwh requirement for an upright refrigerator.

The size of the freezer you select will depend on the items that you intend to store in it. Maytag recommends 2.5 cubic feet of storage space per household member however some buyers may require more capacity than that. For instance, if you hunt and intend to freeze your own meat, or if you often buy in bulk, Frydge you'll need more storage space than an average freezer.

Small models with small footprints, like the Essentials C95CFW20 from Currys, are perfect to fit into an unheated garage or utility room. These models are slim and appear more like mini fridges than traditional freezers. Larger models, like the Fridgemaster MCF198 from Currys can be used in the kitchen, but may be a bit more noticeable in a garage or unheated utility room. These freezers are great for homeowners who want extra space, but don't want to be burdened by the high operating costs of deep freezers.

Safety

In an examination of the history of technology used in the home, researchers from Finland, Norway and the UK have looked into how the freezer came to be accepted as a common domestic technology. Their research has revealed a complex process known as 'domestication which is the process by which the social significance of a technology object is determined in addition to its design and how it is used. The freezer is an ordinary household appliance however its widespread and relatively non-critical acceptance of the appliance reveals how complicated the process of domestication really is.

Find models with child locks when you purchase a chest-freezer. These can prevent children from climbing in and becoming trapped or dying. It's also important to look for a model with an opening for drainage so that any leftover water from defrosting is easily drained away. Some models also come with a 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 thrown away in the freezer's depths.

There are many freezers that don't have interior lighting, which can make it difficult to discern what you're searching for in the dark. This may not be a problem if you only use the freezer for occasional grocery shopping but it's a huge issue if you're planning to stockpile food items that require storage for long periods of time, or in the case of children at home who may need to search in the dark for something to eat.