Why Buy a Chest Freezer?

A chest freezer is essential for those who want to reduce food waste and make use of bumper crop. This basic model has plenty of space and is affordable to run, plus its counterbalanced lid won't slam down on you when you reach for a stray pizza.

Capacity

Chest models are an excellent option for families who require more space to store food items. These chest freezers are usually located in basements, garages or utility rooms. They are available in a variety of sizes, ranging from 100 litres up to 500 litres. Top-loading models have the lid that opens up to allow easy access. Some also have an additional storage basket on the top to store smaller and less frequently used items.

The size of your lg fridge freezers uk will depend on the amount of storage you require and the number household members. The rule of thumb is to provide 2.5 cubic feet of freezer space for each person living in the home It is also important to consider the amount of frozen foods you have on hand as well. If you plan to freeze large slabs of meat or bulk ingredients, a bigger model is a better option.

If price is your primary priority, we suggest the LOGIK L198CFB20 for its great value and space-saving design. It's a big capacity of 93 litres and comes in a chic black gloss finish that makes it a perfect combination for modern kitchen designs. It also boasts a lid that is counterbalanced, so it doesn't smack you on the head when you reach for a pizza slice. It's missing some convenient features,, such as a digital display and fast freeze function.

Energy efficiency

Chest freezers are often found in garages or utility rooms to store food items. This is especially useful for those who cook in large quantities and have plenty of space. They're more energy efficient than upright freezers and are able to keep temperatures at a lower temperature for longer because of the insulation in their sides. Additionally, they can keep their contents frozen for three days if they're not connected which makes them an excellent option for power outages or home relocations.

Many of our chest freezers are certified A+ for energy efficiency, and we have several models that are frost free too. These freezers tend to be somewhat more expensive to run, but they will reduce energy consumption and produce ice less often.

If you're looking to save on operating costs, check for a freezer which uses the environmentally friendly HFC-245fa refrigerant. This information can be found on the product's page or in the specifications of the freezer.

Space

A chest freezer offers plenty of room to store food items. In contrast to upright swing-door freezers which can have gaps along the door frame, chest freezers feature an airtight sealing seal on the lid. This design also helps them conserve energy and keep food in a more stable, colder temperature.

The average-sized chest freezer requires around 230 kwh to keep it at a cold temperature according to GE Appliances. This is lower than the standard 240kwh requirement for an upright new lg fridge refrigerator uk (why not try this out).

The size of the freezer you select will depend on the things that you intend to store in it. Maytag recommends 2.5 cubic feet per person, however certain buyers might require more. If you intend to freeze your meat, or buy in bulk often it is possible that you will require more space than a typical freezer.

Small models with small footprints, such as the Essentials C95CFW20 from Currys is ideal to be tucked away in an unheated garage or utility room. These models are low-profile and look more like mini fridges lg rather than traditional freezers. Larger options, such as the Fridgemaster MCF198 from Currys can be used in the kitchen, but may be a bit more noticeable in a garage, or an unheated utility room. These freezers are a great 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 technology used in the home researchers from Finland, Norway and the UK have investigated how the freezer came to be accepted as a normal everyday household technology. Their research has revealed a complex process of 'domestication where the social meaning of a technological item is generated and configured as well as how it is used. The freezer is an everyday appliance in the home, but its widespread and largely non-critical acceptance of the appliance reveals how complicated this process of domestication really is.

Check for models with child locks when you purchase a chest freezer. They can stop children from climbing in and becoming trapped or dying. Find a model with a front drainage system to ensure that any remaining water after defrosting can be easily drained. Certain models have a basket at the top to help keep frozen peas upright and prevent small things from being lost.

Some freezers lack interior lighting, which makes it difficult to identify what you are looking for in the dark. This might not be a huge deal in the case of using the freezer to shop for groceries on occasion but it's a huge problem if you're planning to stock up on foods that require storage for long periods of time, or in the case of children at home who might like to explore the dark to find something to eat.