The Best Chest Freezers in the UK

Our experts have analyzed the top chest freezers to help find the one that best suits your needs. These freezers are ideal for families, hunters, and gardeners that want to maximize their bumper harvest.

As opposed to upright models freezers require manual defrosting to keep them running efficiently and to prevent getting iced up. Features include strong storage baskets to avoid small items from being lost in the depths of the freezer and a lid that is balanced so it won't hit you on the head as you rummage for the last month's frozen pizza.

1. Haier HCE519F

This freezer is durable and commercial Chest freezers uk will last for a long time if you are willing to pay for a little more. With a capacity of 252 litres it can accommodate more than 10 bags of grocery and is ideal for large families. It can be used in garages, unheated outbuildings and even in the home. The low-frost technology makes it easy to maintain and only requires defrosting once in a few years.

It also boasts an anti-balanced lid, which means you can sift through your supplies without the lid hitting you on the head when you're retrieving a forgotten pack of frozen fish fingers. A wire basket is able to be clipped onto the rim to store smaller items. It also has an internal light that aids in sorting through your contents.

The energy usage of the freezer is rated as A on the new scale for energy efficiency which makes it a great option to lower your electric bills. It will keep food safe to eat for up to 24 hours in the event of a power cut and is excellent for peace of mind.

3. LOGIK L198CFB20

If you're a serious hunter and commercial chest freezers uk like to freeze your kill or just want a bit of extra storage chest freezers are an excellent solution. These models are made to be used in garages or outbuildings that aren't heated. They can operate at much lower temperatures than a fridge freezer, because they are positioned in a place where hot air rises while cold air is dropped.

This black model is stylish and holds 142 litres of capacity. It is a great addition to your garage. It comes with a lid that is counterbalanced and a thermostat that can be adjusted. The only drawback is that it needs manual defrost. You'll need to reach in with a scraper from time to time.

It's rated A+ in energy efficiency, and it is equipped with an innovative "fast-freeze" function that lowers the temperature much faster than your normal freezer. This makes it easier to buy ice creams and stews cooked in batches. It's also perfect for outbuildings and is left to run at temperatures as low as -15C. It can store food for up to 16 hours in the event of a power cut as well.

4. Bush BECF99L

This Bush commercial chest freezers uk (http://jejucordelia.com/eng/bbs/board.php?bo_table=review_e&wr_id=173295) freezer is perfect to have extra storage space at a reasonable price. It is a good size to store in the corner of your home and is suitable for unheated areas like garages or outbuildings. It's nearly silent and features a counterbalanced top, so that it doesn't shut itself off from the person who is grabbing food. The only downside is that it doesn't have a display with a digital screen or temperature warnings, and it has only one storage basket inside the freezer.

With a huge capacity of 139 cubic litres this chest freezer for garage uk freezer is big enough to hold 10 bags of groceries. It is also compact and quiet, so it won't take too much room in your kitchen. It's also good for the environment and is rated with an A+ rating. Dual cooling lets you make use of it as a fridge which is perfect when you want to keep cold drinks during the summer.