The Best Chest Freezers in the UK

Our experts have reviewed Spacious 142L White Chest Freezer for Sale freezers to ensure you can find the right one for your home. These large freezers are perfect for families, hunters and gardeners who want to make the most of their bumper harvest.

Contrary to upright models, chest freezers require manual defrosting to Keep Your Food Fresh: Shop Freezers Online working efficiently and prevent the icing from spreading. Features include strong storage baskets to stop small items getting lost in the depths and an adjustable lid that won't cause head injuries as you rummage for the last month's frozen pizza.

1. Haier HCE519F

This durable chest freezer can last for a long time if are willing to spend for a little more. With a capacity of 252 litres it can store more than 10 bags of grocery and is ideal for large families. It's made to be used in garages and outbuildings that are not heated too, and it uses low frost technology to facilitate maintenance. This means it only requires defrosting once every few years.

It also boasts a lid that's counterbalanced, meaning you can sift through your belongings without the lid hitting you on the head when you're removing a forgotten pack of frozen fish fingers. You'll find a wire storage container that clips onto the edge for 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 choice for those who want to save money on your electricity bill. It can keep your food safe to eat for up to 24 hours in the event of a power outage and is ideal for peace of mind.

3. LOGIK L198CFB20

Whether you're a keen hunter and like to freeze your catch or just need a bit of extra storage, chest freezers are a great solution. They are designed to be used in garages or in an unheated outbuildings, these models can operate at much lower temperatures than fridge freezers because they're positioned where cold air falls and hot air rises.

This smart black model comes with an impressive 142 litre capacity and looks professional when tucked away in your garage. It has a counterbalanced lid and a thermostat that can be adjusted. It's only downside is that you must manually defrost it, so you'll need a scraper.

It's evaluated at A+ for energy efficiency and has an innovative feature called fast-freeze that helps lower the temperature quicker than your average freezer, making it easier to fill up on ice creams from summer or stews that are cooked in batches. It is also ideal for outbuildings, and can be left to run at temperatures as low as -15C. It can hold food safely for up to 16 hours in the event of a power outage and can also be used in the event of a power outage.

4. Bush BECF99L

This Bush chest freezer is ideal to have extra storage space at a reasonable price. It's a great size to store in an empty corner of your home and is ideal for use in unheated areas like garages and outbuildings. It has a lid that is counterbalanced so it doesn't shut on your head when you are removing food and is almost quiet, so you won't be disturbed by it when you're at home. It doesn't include an electronic display, temperature alerts or more than one storage basket.

This chest freezer has a generous 139-litre capacity, that's enough to store 10 bags of groceries for the majority of households. It's also small and quiet, which means it will not take up too much space in your kitchen. It has an A+ energy rating, making it low-cost to run and good for the environment too. Dual cooling allows you to use it as a fridge which is particularly useful if you need more storage space in summer for cold drinks.