Why Buy a Chest Freezer?
Consider an upright freezer if you like to store food in large quantities or to preserve fruits and veggies. Look for features like counterbalance lids that allow you to search the contents without it falling over your head, or internal lights to make organising easy.
There are also a variety of styles that are suitable for garages and outbuildings. They all require manual defrost, but generally, they are quiet and energy efficient.
Size
A chest freezer is an excellent option to store a large amount of food items in a utility or garage. You can put away the apples that your neighbor gave you to make winter scrumptious or bulk purchases like whole salmon and chicken wings. It will also allow you to store your everyday frozen staples in your refrigerator and freezer.
We offer a variety of white goods from reputable manufacturers that come in a variety of dimensions and widths. You can pick a sleek and compact model that will fit unobtrusively under your stairs or in an alcove. Or you can choose a larger one that is up to 519 litres, with enough room for all the gathering snacks and cooked batch meals.
A lot of models have one or more wire baskets, which are great for storing small things like oven chips and frozen vegetables. The lid with a counterbalanced design won't strike you with your head when you lift it, and you can use it as a way to reach items from the back. Some come with a fast-freeze feature, giving you an extra blast of coldness to make the most of your fresh produce.
Verify that the freezer is approved to be used in a garage or outbuilding that is attached to your home. They aren't designed to work in uninsulated rooms that are below 10 degrees Celsius. This may cause a warranty to be invalidated.
Energy efficiency
It is important to check the energy efficiency of any freezer, regardless of whether it's intended for home use or a commercial one. Refrigerators and freezers use up plenty of energy, so choosing a more energy-efficient model will reduce your expenses over time. You can find the Energy Rating on the product page, which will tell you exactly how much it is expected to cost to run.
Size is another aspect to think about. Chest freezers typically are larger and lower than upright models, which means it is important to ensure that there is enough room in your home to accommodate one. It is important to keep in mind that a bigger freezer will use more energy.
There are several brands that specialise in energy-efficient appliances, like Danby and Whirlpool. They are smaller in footprint and have superior insulation inside, which helps keep frozen food cold for longer. Prices start as low as PS250.
A chest freezer is the ideal choice for anyone who wants to reduce food waste, and also keep an inventory of food items for when the weather turns cold. A new freezer can be expensive, but it will save you money over time.
Noise
If you're shopping for a new chest freezer, you may be concerned that it will create lots of noise. It's understandable that a raucous sound can be alarming, as freezers are usually quiet appliances. Don't be alarmed. There are many reasons that your freezer could be making noises. They're not all bad.
If your freezer is making a loud noise, you may have to defrost it. Chest freezers have to be defrosted frequently in order to keep them running efficiently and to avoid ice build-up. Fortunately, this doesn't have to be as difficult as it might sound.
There are a variety of models that will fit your space and needs from small models that are ideal for small spaces, to huge 500+ litre models designed for large families. If you're looking for a stylish white addition to your kitchen or something more garage-friendly, there are a lot of options to choose from.
This garage-friendly model from Hotpoint offers a great balance between price and size. The 255-litre capacity gives you plenty of extra storage space for frozen ready meals as well as stews that are cooked in batches, and the internal light and counterbalanced lid help with accessing foods in the lower part of the appliance. It's also A+ rated for energy efficiency and comes with a power-failure safe-store feature. You can keep it on standby for up to 24 hours in the event of a power failure.
Convenience
It's worth searching for chest freezers that have features that make them more practical. For instance, some come with alarms or lights that go off when the temperature begins to increase - this can reduce food waste and can save you money over the long term. There are lids that lock and can be useful if you're worried about kids or burglars accessing the contents of your freezer, especially when it's located in an unheated space like garages.
Many chest freezers do not come with drawers or shelves making it difficult to access the items at the bottom. Be sure to look for models with baskets for storage in the top. They can be lifted out to allow you to access the items. Certain models also have controls at the bottom corner of the doors, which is especially helpful if you have back problems or struggle to bend over.
The stylish black chest freezer is garage friendly and comes with a large capacity of 312 litres. It is ideal to hold a family's freezer of ready here meals or batch cooking. It has many other useful features like an adjustable temperature as well as a safe power failure storage and a quick freeze function. It's also extremely energy efficient and has an A+ energy rating.