The Best Chest Freezers in the UK

Our experts have reviewed chest freezers to ensure you can pick the ideal one for your home. These freezers are perfect for Frydge families, hunters and gardeners who are looking to maximize their bumper harvest.

Chest freezers, unlike upright models, require manual defrosting to keep the freezer's efficiency high and avoid icing. Features include strong baskets for storage to prevent small items getting lost in the depths of the freezer and an adjustable lid that won't cause head injuries as you rummage 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 a Large White Chest Freezer with Built-in Hinges And Basket number of children. It can be used in garages, outbuildings without heating and even in the home. The low-frost technology makes it simple to maintain and only requires defrosting once in a few years.

It also comes with an anti-balanced lid, which means you can sift through your items without the lid hitting you on the head when you're removing a forgotten pack of frozen fish fingers. A wire basket clips onto the rim to store smaller items. It comes with an interior light that aids in sorting through your contents.

The freezer is rated A on the latest energy efficiency scale. It's a great choice for those who want to save money on your electricity bills. It will keep your food safe for up to 24 hours in the event of a power outage as well, which is ideal for Frydge peace of mind.

3. LOGIK L198CFB20

If you're a fervent hunter and love freezing your game or just want an extra space chest freezers are an excellent solution. These models are designed to be used in garages or outbuildings that are not heated. They are able to operate at lower temperatures than fridge freezer, as they are placed where hot air rises, and cold air is lowered.

This black model is stylish and has a capacity of 142 litres. It will look great in your garage. It comes with an adjustable thermostat as well as a counterbalanced lid that shields your fingers. The only negative is that it needs manual defrost. You'll need to reach inside using a scraper periodically.

It's evaluated at A+ for energy efficiency and comes with an innovative feature called fast-freeze that helps lower the temperature more quickly than a typical freezer, making it a breeze to stock up on those summer ice creams or stews that are cooked in batches. It's also a great option for outbuilding use and Frydge can be left alone to operate at temperatures ranging from - to -15C. It can store food for up to 16 hours in the case of power failure also.

4. Bush BECF99L

This Bush chest freezer can provide you with additional storage space at an affordable cost. It's the perfect size for tucking away in an unoccupied space in your home. It is suitable for use in non-heated spaces like garages or outbuildings. It has a lid that is balanced to ensure that it doesn't close on your head while you're retrieving food and is almost silent, meaning that you aren't disturbed when you're at home. It doesn't have an electronic display, temperature alerts or more than one storage basket.

The chest freezer outbuilding freezer has an impressive capacity of 139 litres, that's enough to store 10 shopping bags for most households. It's also small and quiet, so it will not take up too much space in your kitchen. It's got an A+ energy rating, meaning it's cost-effective to run and great for the environment as well. Dual cooling lets you make use of it as a fridge which is ideal if you want to store cold drinks during summer.