Why Buy a Chest Freezer?

If you want to minimize food waste and get the most value from a bumper crop, a chest freezer is a essential. This basic model has plenty of space and is cheap to run, plus its lid that is counterbalanced won't crash on you when you try to grab an unintentional pizza.

Capacity

Although they aren't as popular as upright freezers, Lg Refrigerator chest models can be a great choice for families that require additional space for food storage. They are typically located in basements, garages or utility rooms. They are available in a variety of sizes, ranging from 100 litres to 500 litres. Top-loading, they have lids that open wide to make it easy to access. Some also have an additional storage basket on the top for storing smaller and less often used food items.

The size of your fridge will depend on the amount of storage you require and the number of household members. The rule of thumb is to set aside 2.5 cubic feet of freezer space for each person living in the home, and you should consider the amount of frozen food you have in your freezer as well. A larger model is better if you plan to freeze large chunks of food or bulk ingredients.

If you are primarily worried about price and space, we recommend the LOGIK L198CFB20 because of its value and space-saving features. It's a big capacity of 93 litres and is with a sleek black gloss finish that makes it a perfect match for modern kitchen designs. It also comes with a lid that is counterbalanced, so it won't hit you in the head while you reach for a pizza slice. It's missing some features of convenience like a quick freeze feature and digital display.

Energy efficiency

Commonly used in garages or utility room, chest freezers can be a convenient way to store extra food items, particularly for batch cooks and allotment holders. They're more energy efficient than upright freezers and can maintain temperatures for a longer period because of the insulation in the sides of their walls. Plus, they can keep their contents frozen for three days if unplugged which makes them an ideal option for power outages or for home moves.

A lot of our chest freezers are classified as A+ for energy efficiency, and we have a number of models that are frost-free as well. It is important to note that these freezers are typically less to run than manual defrosted ones, but they also reduce the amount of energy used and make more ice less often.

If you're looking to make savings on running expenses, check for a freezer that utilizes the green HFC-245fa refrigerant. This information is available on the product's page and in the freezer's specifications.

Space

A chest freezer has plenty of storage space to store food. Chest freezers feature an airtight seal across the lid, as opposed to upright swing-door models that may have gaps in the door frame. This design can help them conserve energy and keep foods at a more consistent and cooler temperature.

According to GE Appliances, an average chest freezer size requires 230 kwh annually to maintain its temperature. This is less than the 240kwh required by a typical upright freezer.

The right size for your freezer will depend on the items you plan to store in it. Maytag suggests allowing 2.5 cubic feet of storage space for each household member however some buyers may require more storage space than this. If you are planning to freeze your meat or buy in bulk often you might require more space than a typical freezer.

Compact models, like the Essentials C95CFW20 made by Currys can be put into a garage or a utility space that is not heated. These models are slim and look more like mini fridges rather than traditional freezers. More spacious models, such as the Fridgemaster MCF198 from Currys are ideal for the kitchen, but may be a bit more noticeable in a garage or unheated utility room. These freezers are ideal for those who want to have more space, but don't want to spend the high operating costs of deep freezers.

Safety

In an investigation into the development of domestic technology, researchers from Finland, Norway and the Lg refrigerator uk have looked into how the freezer became accepted as a common domestic technology. Their study has revealed a complicated process called 'domestication, in which the social significance of an object is generated in addition to its design and the way it is utilized. The freezer is just such an everyday appliance in the home, but its widespread and uncritical acceptance reveals how complex the process of domestication actually is.

Make sure to look for models with child locks when purchasing the chest freezer. These locks can prevent children from gaining access and becoming trapped or suffocated. It is also essential to look for a model with an opening for drainage so that any remaining water from defrosting is easily drained away. Some models come with the option of a basket or two on the top of the compartment to help keep the bags of frozen peas and homemade ice lollies upright and prevent small items from being lost in the freezer's depths.

Certain freezers don't have interior lighting, making it difficult to locate what you're looking to find when it is dark. This may not be an issue when you use the freezer to shop for groceries on occasion however it can be a major issue if you're planning to stockpile food items that require long-term storage, or for those with young children at home that might need to search in the dark to find something to take home.