Why Buy a Chest Freezer?

A chest freezer is a must for those looking to reduce food waste and make use of bumper crop. It's a simple model and has plenty of space, and is a bargain to operate. Plus, its counterbalanced top won't hit your head when you reach for a stray piece of pizza.

Capacity

While not as well-known as upright freezers, chest models are a great option for households that need extra storage space for food items. They are usually found in garages, basements, or utility rooms. They come with a wide range of capacities from under 100 litres to over 500 litres. Top-loading, they feature an opening lid that opens wide for easy access. Many also include a storage basket at the top to store smaller and less frequently used items.

The size of your freezer depends on the amount of storage space you require and the number of household members. You should have 2.5 cubic feet for each household member. Also, you should be aware of the amount of frozen food you have. If you're planning to freeze large chunks of meat or bulk ingredients, a larger model is a better choice.

If price is the primary concern, we suggest the LOGIK L198CFB20 because of its fantastic value and space-saving design. It's got a huge capacity of 93 litres and is in a smart gloss black finish that makes it a good choice for modern kitchen designs. It also has a counterbalanced top that won't smack your head when you try to grab a pizza. It's not equipped with many convenience features like a quick freeze feature as well as a digital display.

Energy efficiency

Commonly used in garages or utility room, chest freezers are an ideal place to store food items particularly for batch cooks and allotment holders. Because of their sidewall insulation built-in, they hold cold temperatures very efficiently and consume less energy than upright freezers. They can keep their contents frozen for up three days when not connected. This makes them a great choice for power outages and home moves.

We have a variety of chest freezers that are A+ rated for energy efficiency. We also have frost-free models. These freezers are usually a bit more expensive to run, but they will reduce energy consumption and produce ice less often.

If you want to save money on your freezer's running costs select one that utilizes the eco-friendly refrigerant, HFC-245fa. This information is available on the product's page or in the specifications of the freezer.

Space

A chest freezer has ample storage space to keep food in stocks. Unlike upright swing-door freezers that can have gaps along the door frame, chest freezers have an airtight seal that is secured across the lid. This helps in conserving energy and maintain a consistent temperature for the food.

The average-sized chest freezers ebay uk freezer requires about 230 kwh to maintain its cold temperature, according to GE Appliances. This is lower than the standard 240kwh requirement for an upright refrigerator.

The size of your freezer will depend on what you intend to store in it. Maytag suggests allowing 2.5 cubic feet of storage space for each household member however some buyers may require more capacity than that. For instance, if you hunt and intend to freeze your own meat, or if you frequently buy in bulk, you'll require more storage space than the average freezer.

Small models with small footprints, such as the Essentials C95CFW20 from Currys is ideal to fit into an unheated garage or utility room. They are low-profile and look more like mini fridges rather than traditional freezers. Larger options, such as the Fridgemaster MCF198 from Currys can be used in an open kitchen, but be more noticeable in a garage or an unheated utility room. These freezers are ideal for those who want to have more space but don't want pay the higher operating cost of deep freezers.

Safety

Researchers from Finland, Norway, and the UK have studied the development of domestic technology to find out how the freezer came to be popular as a household technology. Their work has uncovered an intricate process of 'domestication', in which the social significance of a technology is formulated and designed as well as how it is utilized. The freezer is a standard household appliance. However, frydge its widespread acceptance and acceptance without question shows how complex the process of domestication can be.

Check for models with child locks when purchasing chest freezers. They can stop children from climbing inside and getting trapped or suffocated. It's also important to look for a model that has a front drainage system so that any leftover water from defrosting can be easily drained away. Some models come with a basket at the top to hold frozen peas upright and stop small items from getting lost.

Some freezers lack interior lighting, making it difficult to identify what you're looking for when it is dark. This might not be a huge deal in the case of using the freezer for a few times a year, but it's a big problem if you're planning to stock up on food items that require long-term storage, or for those with young children at home who may be inclined to wander around in the dark to find something to eat.