Why Buy a Chest Freezer?

If you're looking to avoid food waste and get the most value from the bounty of their harvest, a chest freezer is a must. It's a simple model and offers plenty of space, and is inexpensive to run. Its counterbalanced top will not fall on your head when you reach to grab a stray piece pizza.

Capacity

Chest models are a good choice for households that require more space for food storage. Chest freezers are typically found in basements, garages or utility rooms. They come in various sizes, ranging from 100 litres all the way to 500 litres. They are top-loading and feature the lid that opens to make it easy to access. Many also include a storage basket at the top to store smaller and less frequently used food items.

The size of the freezer you choose depends on your storage needs and the number of people in your household. The best practice is to set aside 2.5 cubic feet of freezer space per household member It is also important to consider the amount of frozen food you have on hand as well. If you are planning to freeze Hoover HHCH312EL Large Chest Freezer 310L: Static Wheeled pieces of meat or bulk ingredients, a bigger model is a better option.

If you're primarily worried about price and space, we recommend the LOGIK L198CFB20 because of its excellent value and space-saving features. It is available in a chic gloss black finish and has the capacity of 93-litres. This makes it a great match for modern kitchens. It also features a counterbalanced top which won't strike your head when you reach for a buried pizza. It does lack some convenience features,, such as a digital display and fast freeze function.

Energy efficiency

A lot of times, they are utilized in a garage or utility room, chest freezers can be an efficient way to store extra food items, particularly for batch cooks as well as allotment holders. They're more energy efficient than upright freezers and can keep temperatures at a lower temperature for longer due to the insulation that's built into their sides. They can keep their contents frozen up to three days if they are not connected. This is why they are a great choice for power outages or moving homes.

We have several chest freezers that are A+ rated for Frydge energy efficiency. We also have frost-free models. It's important to note that these freezers are typically less to run than defrosted manual models however they can also lower the amount of energy used and make Ice less frequently.

If you're looking for savings on running costs, look for a refrigerator which uses the environmentally friendly HFC-245fa refrigerant. This information is available on the product's page and in the specifications of the freezer.

Space

A chest freezer offers plenty of storage space to store food. In contrast to upright swing-door freezers which can have gaps along the door frame, chest freezers come with an airtight sealing seal on the lid. This design allows you to save energy and ensures a consistent temperature for food items.

According to GE Appliances the average chest freezer size requires 230 kwh annually to keep it at a constant temperature. This is less than standard 240kwh requirement for an upright refrigerator.

The size of the freezer you pick will depend on the things that you intend to store in it. Maytag recommends 2.5 cubic feet of storage space for each household member however some buyers may require more space than. If you are planning to freeze your meat, or purchase bulk items frequently it is possible that you will require more space than a standard freezer.

Compact models, such as the Essentials C95CFW20 by Currys can be put into a garage or a utility space that is not heated. They have a low-profile design and resemble an ice maker than traditional freezers. More spacious models, such as the Fridgemaster MCF198 from Currys can be used in an open kitchen, but be more noticeable in a garage or an unheated utility room. These freezers are ideal for homeowners who want extra space but don't want be burdened by the high operating costs of deep freezers.

Safety

In research into the history of technology used in the home, researchers from Finland, Norway and the UK have investigated how the freezer came to be accepted as a normal everyday household technology. Their study has revealed a complicated process called 'domestication, where the social significance of a technology object is determined along with its configuration and 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 you purchase a chest freezer, look for models that have child locks. These locks can prevent children from climbing in and getting trapped, or even suffocating. It's also important to search for a model that has an open drainage system in the front so that any water left over from defrosting can be easily drained away. Certain models have an upper basket to keep frozen peas in a straight line and to prevent small objects from being lost.

Some freezers don't have interior lighting, making it difficult to find the items you're looking for in the dark. This may not be an issue in the case of using the freezer for occasional grocery shopping however, it's a major issue if you're looking to stock up on food items that require storage for long periods of time, or when you have children who want to rummage around in the dark to find something to eat.