Shop the Fridgemaster MCF198E White Chest Freezer Best Chest Freezers in the UK

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

Chest freezers, unlike upright models, require manual defrosting in order to keep the freezer's efficiency high Stylish and Durable 141L Chest Freezer avoid the icing from happening. Strong storage baskets keep small items from getting lost and a counterbalanced top lid will not hit your head when you are searching for the frozen pizza you bought last month.

1. Haier HCE519F

This durable chest freezer will last for a long time if are willing to pay an extra amount. Its capacity is 252 litres. It can store more than 10 bags of shopping and is ideal for large households. It's designed to be used in garages and outbuildings that are not heated as well. It also features low frost technology to allow for simple maintenance so it only needs defrosting once every few years.

It also boasts the benefit of a lid that is counterbalanced, so you can sort through your items without the lid hitting you on the head when you're looking for the frozen pack you've forgotten to put in fish fingers. You'll find an insulated wire basket that clips onto the lid to hold smaller items, and it has an internal light that is built-in to help you sift through things easily.

The freezer is rated as A on the latest energy efficiency scale. It's a great option if you're looking to cut down on your electricity bills. It can keep your food safe for up to 24 hours in the event of a power failure and is an excellent option for peace of brain.

3. LOGIK L198CFB20

If you're a hunter who likes to freeze your kill or just want an extra space chest freezers are a great solution. They are made to be utilized in garages as well as unheated outbuildings. They can operate at much lower temperatures than a fridge freezer, because they are situated where hot air rises and cold air is lowered.

This black model is elegant and holds 142 litres of capacity. It will look great in your garage. It has a lid with a counterbalanced design and an adjustable thermostat. The only drawback is that it needs manual defrost. You'll need to reach inside with a scraper from time to time.

It is classified as A+ in energy efficiency. It also is equipped with a clever "fast-freeze" function that lowers the temperature much faster than your average freezer. This makes it easy to buy ice creams and stews cooked in batches. It's also a great option for outdoor use and can be left alone to operate at temperatures down to 15C. It can store food for up to 16 hours in the event of a power cut, too.

4. Bush BECF99L

This Bush chest freezer will give you extra storage space for your home at an affordable cost. It's the perfect size for tucking away in an empty area of your home. It is ideal for use in unheated spaces like garages or outbuildings. It has a lid that is counterbalanced so it doesn't shut on your head when you are removing food and is almost silent, meaning that you aren't disturbed while at home. It's not equipped with an electronic display, temperature alerts or more than one storage basket.

With a capacity of 139 litres this chest freezer is large enough for most households to store 10 bags worth of shopping. It's also compact and quiet, so it will not take up too much space in your kitchen. It's also good for the environment and has an A+ rating. Dual cooling lets you use it as a refrigerator which is perfect when you need to store chilled drinks in the summer.