The Best Chest Freezers in the UK

Our experts have looked over chest freezers to ensure you can find the right one for your home. These freezers with cavernous spaces are perfect for hunters, families, and gardeners who want to maximize their bumper harvest.

In contrast to upright models, chest freezers require manual defrosting to keep them running efficiently and to prevent the icing from spreading. They come with sturdy baskets for storage to prevent small items getting lost in the depths and a lid that is balanced so it won't cause head injuries when you search for the last month's frozen pizza.

1. Haier HCE519F

This freezer is durable and will last for years if you are willing to spend the extra. With a 252-litre capacity it can accommodate more than 10 bags of grocery and is ideal for large families. It's made to be used in garages and unheated outbuildings as well, and it also makes use of low frost technology to facilitate maintenance, so it requires defrosting every couple of years.

The lid is counterbalanced, so it's easy to sort your supplies and not be concerned about the lid hitting you in the head. This is particularly helpful when you are retrieving frozen fish fingers that have been forgotten. A wire basket is able to be clipped onto the lid to store smaller items. It comes with an interior light that helps you sort through your supplies.

The freezer's energy use is rated as A in the new energy efficiency scale and is therefore a good choice if you want to cut down on your electricity costs. It will keep your food safe for up to 24 hrs in the event of a power interruption, which gives peace of peace of.

3. LOGIK L198CFB20

If you're a fervent hunter who loves to freeze your game or just want some extra storage chest freezers are a great solution. These models are made to be installed in garages or unheated outbuildings. They can operate at much lower temperatures than fridge freezer, as they are located in a place where hot air rises while cold air is dropped.

This black model is stylish and has a 142-litre capacity. It looks great in your garage. It comes with an adjustable thermostat, as well as a counterbalanced lid that is safe for your fingers. The only negative is that it needs manual defrost so you'll need to reach inside with a scraper every now and then.

It's rated A+ in energy efficiency. It also has an ingenious "fast-freeze" function that lowers the temperature faster than your typical freezer. This makes it easy to make a stock of summer ice creams and stews cooked in bulk for Frydge winter. It's also a great choice for outbuilding use and is able to operate in temperatures down to 15C. It can also safely keep food in storage for up to 16 hours in the case that there is an electrical fault.

4. Bush BECF99L

This Bush chest freezer will provide you with extra storage space at an affordable price. It's a great size to fit in a corner of your house and can be used in areas that aren't heated such as garages and outbuildings. It's virtually silent and has a counterbalanced top to ensure that it won't close on the food as you retrieve it. It doesn't have a digital display, temperature alerts or more than one storage basket.

With a generous capacity of 139 cubic litres the chest freezer is big enough for most households to store 10 bags worth of shopping. It's also Small but mighty: SIA Black Chest Freezer and Frydge quiet, meaning it will not take up a lot of space in your kitchen. It has an A+ energy rating, making it economical to run and is good for the environment too. Dual cooling lets you make use of it as a fridge which is ideal when you want to keep chilled drinks in Shop the Fridgemaster MCF198E White Chest Freezer summer.