Why Buy a Chest Freezer?

A chest freezer is essential for those who wish to reduce food waste and make use of bumper crops. This basic model provides plenty of space and is cheap to run, plus its lid is balanced and won't fall down on the person who is reaching for the last piece of pizza.

Capacity

Chest models are an excellent option for families who require more space to store food items. Chest freezers are typically found in garages, basements or utility rooms. They come in different sizes, from 100 litres all the way to 500 litres. Top-loading, they have the lid that opens up to allow easy access. A lot of them have a basket on top to store smaller, more frequently used food items.

The size of your freezer depends on the amount of storage space you require and the number of household members. You should allow 2.5 cubic feet for every person in your household. Additionally, you should be aware of the amount of frozen food that you have. A larger freezer is more efficient for those who plan to freeze large chunks of food or bulk ingredients.

If price is the primary concern, we suggest the LOGIK L198CFB20 for its great value and frydge space-saving design. It has a spacious capacity of 93 litres and comes with a sleek black gloss finish that makes it a good design for modern kitchens. It also has a counterbalanced top that won't hit your head when you reach for a buried pizza. It's missing some convenient features, it does have an electronic display and a fast freeze function.

Energy efficiency

Chest freezers are usually employed in garages and utility rooms to store extra food. This is especially useful for those who cook in large quantities and have lots of food. With their sidewall insulation built-in, they hold cold temperatures very well and use less energy than upright freezers. They can keep their contents in a freezer for up to three days if they are not connected. This makes them a great option for power outages and home moves.

A majority of our chest freezers are rated A+ for energy efficiency, and we also have a number of models that are frost free too. It's worth noting that these freezers generally cost less to run than those that are manually defrosted, but they also reduce the energy use and produce more ice less frequently.

If you're looking to save on running expenses, check for a refrigerator that utilizes the green HFC-245fa refrigerant. You can find this information on the product's website and in the freezer's specifications.

Space

A chest freezer offers plenty of room to store food items. Unlike upright freezers with swing doors that might have gaps along the door frame, chest freezers have an airtight sealing seal on the lid. This design helps conserve energy and maintain a consistent temperature for food items.

The average chest lg freezer needs approximately 230 kwh to maintain its cold temperature according to GE Appliances. This is less than the 240kwh required by the 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 for each person in your household, but some buyers might require more capacity than that. For instance, if hunt and plan to store your own meat in a freezer, or if you buy a lot of food in bulk, you'll need more storage space than the average-sized freezer.

Small models with small footprints, such as the Essentials C95CFW20 from Currys are ideal to be tucked away in an unheated garage or utility room. They have a low-profile design and resemble mini fridges than traditional freezers. The Fridgemaster MCF198, available from Currys, is a larger alternative that can be utilized in the kitchen, but can be used in garages or a utility room that is not heated. These freezers are great for homeowners who require extra space however don't want pay the higher operating cost of deep freezers.

Safety

Researchers from Finland, Norway, and the UK examined the history of domestic technology to find out how the freezer was widely accepted as a household technology. Their research has revealed the complex process of "domestication in which the social meaning of a technological object is generated and configured in the way it is utilized. The freezer is just such an appliance used in everyday life, but its widespread and not-critical acceptance shows how intricate the process of domestication truly is.

Make sure to look for models with child locks when buying a chest-freezer. They will stop children from climbing in and getting trapped or suffocating. Choose a model that has a front drainage system to ensure that any remaining water after defrosting is able to be drained. Some models come with the option of a basket or two on the top of the compartment to keep the bags of frozen peas LG Fridge and Freezer Collection: Shop Now! homemade ice-lollies upright and to stop small items being thrown away in the freezer's depths.

Certain freezers don't have internal lighting, making it difficult to identify what you're looking to find in the dark. This may not be a huge deal for those who only use the freezer for a few times a year, but it's a big issue if you're planning to stockpile food items that require storage for a long time, or if you have young children at home who might need to search in the dark to find something to eat.