Why Buy a Mini Chest Freezer?

If you love stockpiling bargains that are freezable and need more freezer space, a Chest freezer Buy freezer is ideal. Most often found in garages and outbuildings, they allow you to benefit from supermarket price reductions.

Currys own brand is a good value for money. It comes with plenty of storage (around five bags) and an A+ rating on energy efficiency, which means it will be cheap to run. It also has a lid with a counterbalanced design, making it easier to separate food.

Capacity

A small chest freezer is a great option if you don't have the space for a larger freezer however, you want to keep enough ice cream in summer or stews in bulk in winter. These smaller models are typically smaller and more spacious than their full-sized counterparts, which means they take up less space. Some of them can even fit in your garage making them a great alternative for those who grow their own food or who prefer to purchase fresh food in bulk and then freeze it as soon as possible.

Some models have an extra basket or two in the top to keep bags of frozen peas, or homemade frozen lollies straight and prevent smaller or frequently used foods from being lost in the freezer. They can also be handy to store spare bags of baguettes and breads that are frozen as well as other items that you may be able to put in.

The most affordable freezers are usually under PS150 and can be placed under your kitchen sink, or in a utility space, while bigger SIA 66L Chest Freezer - White: Ultimate Storage Solution designs can cost more than PS1000. The Bush BECF99L comes in a sleek black box with a front drainage port to make defrosting simpler. The model is a little smaller than its competition however it still comes with a capacity of 100 litres. It can store three bags of grocery items.

Energy efficiency

A chest freezer can help make mealtimes simpler for families that have a tendency to do a lot of batch cooking or wish to reduce food waste. It can also reduce trips to the supermarket particularly if you're growing your fruit and vegetables. Vincent Finazzo of Riverwards Produce in Philadelphia says it's great for storing surplus produce and creating microwaveable meals.

Chest freezers are generally extremely well-insulated, which means they don't lose a lot of their cold air when the door is opened, which is the case with fridge and freezer doors. They can also be incredibly energy efficient, particularly if you choose a model that has low frost technology. Low frost models will require less defrosting and will help save electricity costs.

A lot of chest freezers have features that boost their effectiveness even more. Be sure to look for a power-outage guarantee, which guarantees that the freezer will remain frozen even during a power loss or high-temperature alarm or light, which warns you when the temperature of the interior has increased.

It's worth checking a model's annual energy consumption in kWh also, since this will provide you with an idea of the amount it costs to run. This figure is usually found in the manual or energy label. Some freezers have an storage basket that can be attached to the top of the freezer, to stop small items from becoming lost in the chaos underneath.

Noise

This Bosch integrated model is just enough space to not be a distraction. It is perfect for caravans and motorhomes, as in addition to kitchenettes and student accommodation. Its capacity is 100 litres which is enough to store three shopping bags. It is also energy efficient and has an A+ rating which means it doesn't cost too much to operate. It also keeps food items frozen even when power is not available for up to 30 hours which makes it useful as a backup freezer in case there is a power blackout.

It is quiet and has a simple, minimalist design. This is ideal for those who do not want to be interrupted by their freezer while working in the living room or kitchen. It comes with a useful internal light and has storage baskets for simple organization.

Storage baskets

Since chest freezers comprise one big space that can be challenging to manage, search for models that include wire storage baskets that attach to the rim. These baskets will help lift everyday items like chopped and frozen vegetables away from the chaos below. They're also useful for items which need to be stored upright such as open containers of frozen beans or oven chips.

Another handy feature that many customers appreciate is a high-temperature alarm or light. This will notify you if the freezer has become too warm due to cleaning, defrosting, or introducing a lot of frozen food items that aren't frozen. This is a very valuable safety feature, especially when you intend to keep your mini chest freezer in the garage or outside buildings.

This Bush model is a good size and offers plenty of freezer space at an affordable price, even with its tiny size. It's ideal for storing summer ice-creams and stews that you cook in batches in winter. It can also be used it as a storage device in your outbuilding or garage. It's also easy to access due to the lid that is counterbalanced and doesn't close around your head when you look through it.

Chest freezers are notorious for accumulating a lot of food debris. If they aren't organized properly, it is easy to forget what they are stocked with. There are many ways to make your tiny chest freezer more accessible and less likely to throw away food. You can make a list on a magnet, or an in-depth freezer inventory sheet (there's an example here) The right organizing system will ensure that your mini-chest freezer runs smoothly.