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Why Buy a Chest Freezer? If you want to reduce food waste and get the most value from the bounty of their harvest, the chest freezer is a must. This model is easy to use and provides plenty of space, and is inexpensive to operate. Additionally, its counterbalanced top won't hit you when you reach out for a piece of pizza. Capacity Although not as widespread as upright freezers, chest models are a great option for families who require extra storage space for food. They are typically placed in basements, garages or utility rooms and come with a variety of capacities ranging from less than 100 litres to more than 500 litres. Top-loading, they come with the lid that opens up to make it easy to access. Some also have an extra storage basket at the top to store smaller and less often used food items. The size of your fridge will depend on the amount of storage space you require and the number household members. The rule of thumb is to set aside 2.5 cubic feet of freezer space per person in the house, and you should consider the amount of frozen food that you have in your fridge as well. A larger freezer is ideal if you plan to freeze large slabs or bulk ingredients. If price is the primary factor, we recommend the LOGIK L198CFB20 for its great value and space-saving design. It is available in a chic gloss black finish and has the capacity of 93-litres. This makes it a great fit for modern kitchens. It is also equipped with a counterbalanced surface that won't smack your head when you reach for a slice of pizza. It's missing some convenient features,, such as the digital display and a quick freeze function. Energy efficiency Chest freezers are typically employed in garages and utility rooms to store food items. This is especially helpful for those who cook in large quantities and have lots of food. They're more energy efficient than upright freezers, and they can keep cold temperatures for longer thanks to the insulation on the side walls. They are also able to keep their contents frozen up to three days without plugs. This makes them an ideal choice for power outages and home moves. Many of our chest freezers are rated A+ for energy efficiency, and we also have a number of models that are frost-free too. These freezers are generally a bit more expensive to run, but they can reduce the energy use and produce ice less frequently. If you're looking for savings on operating costs, check out for a freezer that is made with the green HFC-245fa refrigerant. This information can be found on the product's webpage and in the freezer's specifications. Space A chest freezer offers plenty of storage space to keep food items in the freezer in. Contrary to upright swing-door freezers that might have gaps along the door frame, chest freezers come with an airtight locking seal on the lid. This helps conserve energy and keep food at a consistent and cooler temperature. The average chest freezer needs around 230 kwh to maintain its cold temperature according to GE Appliances. This is lower than the 240kwh required by a typical upright refrigerator. The size of the freezer you pick will depend on the items that you'll be keeping in it. Maytag recommends allowing 2.5 cubic feet of storage space per household member, but some buyers might require more space than that. For instance, if hunt and plan to freeze your own meat or if you often buy in bulk, you'll require more storage space than the typical freezer. Small models with compact footprints, like the Essentials C95CFW20 from Currys is ideal to fit into an unheated garage or utility room. These models are slim and look more like mini fridges than traditional freezers. The Fridgemaster MCF198, which is available from Currys, is a larger alternative that can be utilized in a kitchen but also is a great choice for a garage or in a non-heated utility. These freezers are great for homeowners who require extra space but don't want to be burdened by the high operating costs of deep freezers. Safety In an investigation into the development of technology used in the home, researchers from Finland, Norway and the UK have studied how the freezer came to be accepted as a common domestic technology. Their work has uncovered an intricate process of 'domestication where the social meaning of a technology is formulated and designed and how it is utilized. The freezer is a typical household appliance. However, its widespread and uncritical acceptance shows how complex the process of domestication is. Look for models that have child locks when buying a chest freezer. They can stop children from climbing inside and getting trapped or suffocated. Find a model with a front drainage system to ensure that any water that remains after defrosting is easily drained. Certain models also have one or two baskets at the top of the drawer to help keep the bags of frozen peas and homemade ice lollies up and prevent small items from being thrown away in the depths of the freezer. A lot of freezers don't have internal lighting, making it difficult to determine what you're looking for in the dark. It's not necessarily an issue if your freezer is only used for occasional grocery shopping. However, mini chest freezer uk could be a problem when the food you wish to store needs long-term storage or if there are children in the home who may want to look around in the dark for food.