Why Buy a Chest Freezer?

If you're looking to avoid food waste and get the most value from an abundant crop, an upright freezer is a essential. It's simple, offers a lot of space, and is affordable to run. Plus, its counterbalanced top doesn't fall over you when you reach for a missing piece of pizza.

Capacity

Chest models are an excellent option for families who require more space to store food. Chest freezers are typically found in basements, garages or utility rooms. They are available in different sizes, ranging from 100 litres all the way to 500 litres. They are top-loading, and come with an opening lid for easy access. A few have a basket at the top to store smaller, more often used food items.

The size of the freezer you pick is contingent on the storage requirements of your needs and the number of people who live in your household. The best practice is to allow 2.5 cubic feet of freezer space per person living in the home Also, you should think about the amount of frozen food you have in your freezer as well. If you intend to freeze large pieces of meat or bulk ingredients, a bigger model is a better option.

If price is your primary consideration, we recommend the LOGIK L198CFB20 for its great value and space-saving design. It has a spacious capacity of 93 litres and is in a smart gloss black finish which makes it an ideal choice for modern kitchen designs. It is also equipped with a counterbalanced surface that will not hit your head when you reach for a buried slice of pizza. It's missing some features of convenience like a quick freeze feature and a digital display.

Energy efficiency

Commonly used in garages or utility room, chest freezers provide the ideal space to store food items, particularly for batch cooks, and allotment holders. Because of their sidewall insulation built-in, they hold cold temperatures very efficiently and require less energy than upright freezers. They can also keep their contents frozen for up three days when not connected. This makes them a great choice for power outages and home moves.

A lot of our chest freezers are evaluated at A+ for energy efficiency, and we have a number of models that are frost-free as well. These freezers are typically costlier to operate, but they are less expensive to the energy use and produce ice less frequently.

If you're looking to cut down on running costs, look for a l g lg refrigerator [Read the Full Report] that uses the eco-friendly HFC-245fa refrigerant. This information is available on the product page and in the specifications of the freezer.

Space

A chest freezer has plenty of storage space to store food. In contrast to upright swing-door freezers which may have gaps in the door frame, chest freezers are equipped with an airtight locking seal on the lid. This helps conserve energy and keep foods at a more constant colder temperature.

According to GE Appliances, an average chest freezer size needs 230 kwh per year to keep its temperature stable. This is less than 240kwh required by the typical upright refrigerator lg models.

The size of the freezer you pick will depend on the items that you'll keep in it. Maytag recommends 2.5 cubic feet of storage space per household member However, some customers may require more space than. If you plan to freeze your meat, or buy in bulk often you may require more space than a standard freezer.

Small models with small footprints, like the Essentials C95CFW20 from Currys are ideal for tucking into an unheated garage or utility room. These models are low-profile and look more like mini fridges rather than traditional freezers. The Fridgemaster MCF198, available at Currys is a bigger alternative that can be utilized in a kitchen, but is a great choice for a garage, or an unheated utility. These freezers are a great choice for those who require extra space but want to avoid the high operating costs associated with the top deep lg freezers.

Safety

Researchers from Finland, Norway, and the UK examined the history of technology used in the home to find out how the freezer was accepted as a commonplace domestic technology. Their work has uncovered the complex process of "domestication in which the social significance of a technological item is created and constructed as well as how it is used. The freezer is a typical household appliance. However its widespread acceptance and acceptance without question indicates how complex the process of domestication can be.

When buying a chest freezer, look for models with child locks. These locks can keep children from climbing into the freezer and becoming trapped or dying. Look for a model with an integrated front drainage system to ensure that any water that remains after defrosting is able to be drained. Some models also have a basket or two at the top of the drawer to help keep the bags of frozen peas and homemade ice lollies up to date and to stop small items being lost in the depths of the freezer.

Many freezers don't have interior lighting, which makes it hard to see what you're looking for in the dark. This might not be a big issue for those who only use the freezer for a few times a year, but it's a big issue if you plan to stock up on foods that require storage for a long time, or when you have children at home who might want to rummage around in the darkness looking for something to eat.