Why Buy a Mini Chest Freezer?

A chest freezer is ideal when you want to store frozen bargains and frydge you require additional freezer space. They are often located in garages or outbuildings. They allow you to benefit from the price reductions offered by supermarkets.

Currys own brand is a good value for the money. It comes with plenty of storage (around five bags) and an A+ rating for energy efficiency, so it's inexpensive to run. It also has a lid with a counterbalanced design, making it easier to sift through food items.

Capacity

A small chest freezer is the ideal option if you don't have the space to fit a larger freezer however, you want to keep enough ice cream in summer, or stews in large quantities in winter. These smaller models are typically smaller and more Beko CF1300APW: Spacious Chest Freezer in White than full-sized models, and therefore take up less space. Some of them will fit in your garage. This is an ideal option for those who grow their own food or buy it in bulk and then freeze it for later use.

Certain models have an extra basket or two at the top to hold bags of frozen peas or homemade ice lollies upright and prevent small or frequently used foods from being lost in the freezer. These are a great way to store any bags of frozen baguettes, bread, in addition to other items.

The cheapest chest freezers will cost more than PS1000 and are usually placed under the kitchen sink or in the utility room. The Bush BECF99L comes with a sleek black box with a front drainage port to make defrosting easier. The model is less deep than its competition, but still offers a storage capacity of 100 litres. It can hold three bags of food items.

Energy efficiency

A chest freezer can make meals more convenient for households that cook in large batches or who wish to reduce food waste. It can also reduce trips to the supermarket especially if you're growing your own fruit and vegetables. Vincent Finazzo of Riverwards Produce in Philadelphia says it's great for storing surplus produce and for cooking microwaveable meals.

Chest freezers are generally extremely well-insulated, which means they don't lose any of their cold air when the door is opened, which can happen with fridge and freezer doors. And they can be incredibly energy efficient, especially if you select one equipped with low-frost technology. Low frost models require less defrosting and will save the cost of electric bills.

A lot of Reliable White Chest Freezer: 12-Year Warranty - Buy Now freezers have features that increase their efficiency even further. Look for a promise of power outage that states that the unit will not be frozen during an outage, and an alarm for high temperatures or a light to warn you when the interior has risen.

It is worth looking up a model's annual energy consumption in kWh, also, since this will give you an idea of the amount it will cost to run. You'll find this number in the manual, or on the freezer's energy label. Some freezers also have the storage basket that clips over the top of the freezer, keeping small items from getting lost in the chaos below.

Noise

This Bosch integrated model is just the right amount of space to remain unnoticeable. It is perfect for motorhomes and caravans, as well as kitchenettes and student accommodation. It has a capacity of about 100 litres, sufficient for three shopping bags, and it is energy efficient, with an A+ rating so will not cost much to run. It can keep food frozen for up to 30 hours without power, which makes it a useful backup freezer in the event of a blackout.

It is quiet and is simple and minimalist in its design. This is ideal for those who don't want to be disturbed by their freezer while working in the kitchen or living room. It has a convenient interior light and storage baskets that help you organize it.

Storage baskets

Find models with baskets made of wire that can be clipped over the edge. These baskets will help lift everyday items like chopped and frozen vegetables from the chaos below. These are also useful for items such as open packets, oven chips, or frozen vegetables that require to be kept straight.

Another feature that many buyers appreciate is a high-temperature alarm or light. This will alert you when the freezer becomes too warm after cleaning and defrosting or adding a large amount of food that is not frozen. This is a very valuable safety feature, especially when you are planning to use your mini chest freezer in the garage or outbuildings.

Despite its modest size and small footprint, this Bush model provides plenty of extra freezer space for a low cost. It's ideal for storing summer ice creams or stews that are cooked in batches, and it can even be put in a garage or an outbuilding if you want to. The lid is counterbalanced, making it easy to open, and it's unlikely to close on you as you work through.

Chest freezers are notorious for the accumulation of food waste and if not organised properly it's easy to forget what's in them. But, there are plenty of ways to make a tiny chest freezer easier to navigate and less likely to go to waste. If it's a list on a magnet or an in-depth freezer inventory sheet (there's an example here) A well-organized system will ensure that your mini-chest freezer runs smoothly.