The Best Chest Freezers in the UK

Our experts have analyzed the top chest freezers to help you find the one that best suits your needs. These freezers are perfect for hunters, families and gardeners who want to maximize their bumper harvest.

Chest freezers, unlike upright models, require manual defrosting to ensure efficiency and prevent the icing from happening. The sturdy storage baskets will stop small items from becoming lost and a counterbalanced top lid won't hit you on the head while you search for the frozen pizza from last month.

1. Haier HCE519F

If you're willing to pay an extra amount for more space, this tough and built-to-last chest freezer is perfect. With a 252-litre capacity it can accommodate more than 10 bags of groceries and is ideal for large households. It's designed to be used in garages and unheated outbuildings as well. It also features low-frost technology to make it easy for maintenance so it only needs defrosting every few years.

It also has a lid that's counterbalanced, meaning you can sort through your supplies without the lid hitting you on the head when you're looking for an old bag of frozen fish fingers. A wire basket can be slid over the lid to store smaller items. It also has an inside light that can help you sort through your belongings.

The energy usage of the freezer is rated A on the new scale for energy efficiency that's why it's a great option if you're looking to reduce your electricity bills. It will keep your food in good condition for up to 24 hours in case of an outage, giving peace of mind.

3. LOGIK L198CFB20

Chest freezers can be ideal for hunters who want to freeze their catch or anyone who is looking for additional storage. The models are designed to be utilized in garages or in an unheated outbuildings, these models can be used at lower temperatures than Lg Fridge freezer freezers because they're placed where cold air falls and hot air rises.

This stylish black model has the capacity of 142 litres and looks professional hidden in your garage. It has a counterbalanced lid and a thermostat that can be adjusted. The only drawback is that it requires manual defrost. You'll need to reach inside with a scraper from time-to-time.

It is classified as A+ in energy efficiency, and features an ingenious "fast-freeze" function that reduces the temperature faster than your normal freezer. This makes it easy to buy ice creams and stews cooked in batches. It's also a great choice for outdoor use and can be left to operate at temperatures down to -15C. It is also able to safely keep food for up 16-hours in the event of an electrical failure.

4. Bush BECF99L

This Bush chest freezer is perfect if you're looking for extra storage at a low cost. It's a good size to store in an empty area of your home. It is suitable for use in unheated rooms such as garages or outbuildings. It comes with a lid that's counterbalanced to ensure it doesn't fall over your head while retrieving food and is virtually silent, meaning that you aren't disturbed when you're at home. It doesn't come with an electronic display, temperature warnings or more than one storage basket.

This chest freezer comes with the capacity of 139 litres, that's enough to store 10 shopping bags for most households. It is also small and quiet, which means it will not take up much space in your kitchen. It comes with an A+ energy rating, making it cheap to run and good for the environment too. Dual cooling allows you to make use of it as a lg electronics fridge which is a great option when you need to store cold drinks during the summer.