Why Buy a Chest Freezer?

If you're looking to cut down on food waste and make the most of the bounty of their harvest, the chest freezer is a must. This model is simple and provides plenty of space, and is a bargain to run. In addition, its counterbalanced top will not fall on the person reaching for a stray piece of pizza.

Capacity

Although not as common as upright freezers, chest freezers are a viable option for households that need extra food storage space. They are typically found in garages, basements or utility rooms. They come in a variety of sizes, ranging from 100 litres all the way to 500 litres. Top-loading, they have the lid that opens up for easy access. Some also have a storage basket at the top to store smaller and less frequently used items.

The size of the freezer you pick is based on your storage needs and the number of people living in your household. It is recommended to allow 2.5 cubic feet for each person in your household. Also, take into account the amount of frozen food that you have. A larger model is better when you intend to freeze large slabs or bulk ingredients.

If price is your main factor, lg fridge Freezer we recommend the LOGIK L198CFB20 for its great value and space-saving design. It has a spacious capacity of 93 litres and comes with a stylish black gloss finish which makes it an ideal design for modern kitchens. It is also equipped with a counterbalanced surface which won't strike your head when you go to grab a pizza. It lacks some convenience features such as a fast freeze feature, as well as a digital display.

Energy efficiency

Often used in a garage or utility room, chest freezers offer the ideal space to store food items particularly for batch cooks, and allotment holders. With the sidewall insulation they have built-in they hold cold temperatures very efficiently and consume less energy than upright freezers. They can also keep their contents in ice for three days if they're not connected which makes them a good option for power outages or for home moves.

We have several chest freezers that are A+ evaluated for energy efficiency. We also offer frost-free models. These freezers are usually a bit more expensive to run, but they reduce the energy use and produce ice less often.

If you're looking to save money on the operating costs of your freezer select one that utilizes the eco-friendly refrigerant, HFC-245fa. This information can be found on the product page or in the specifications of the freezer.

Space

A chest freezer offers plenty of space to store food. Unlike upright swing-door freezers that might have gaps along the door frame, chest freezers are equipped with an airtight locking seal on the lid. This design also helps them conserve energy and keep foods at a more constant colder temperature.

The average chest freezer needs about 230 kwh to keep it at a cold temperature according to GE Appliances. This is less than the 240kwh required by the typical upright lg american fridge freezer black refrigerator models [Niceneasy officially announced].

The size of the freezer you select will depend on the items that you plan to keep in it. Maytag suggests allowing 2.5 cubic feet of storage space for each person in your household however some buyers may require more space than that. If you intend to freeze your meat, or purchase in bulk you might require more space than a standard freezer.

Small models with compact footprints, like the Essentials C95CFW20 from Currys is ideal to be tucked away in an unheated garage or utility room. They are low-profile and appear more like an ice maker than the traditional freezer. Larger options, such as the Fridgemaster MCF198 from Currys can be used in the kitchen, but they can sit more obtrusively in a garage or an unheated utility room. These freezers are great for homeowners who sells lg refrigerators need extra space but don't want to pay the higher operating costs of deep freezers.

Safety

In a study of the history of home technology researchers from Finland, Norway and the UK have looked into how the freezer came to be accepted as a normal household technology. Their research has revealed a complex process known as 'domestication which is the process by which the social significance of a technology object is created in addition to its design and the way it is utilized. The freezer is just such an appliance that is used in the everyday household, but its widespread and almost inconspicuous acceptance shows how complicated this process of domestication really is.

Make sure to look for models with child locks when you purchase a chest-freezer. These locks can prevent children from climbing in and getting trapped or suffocated. It's also important to search for a model with a front drainage system, so that any water left over from defrosting can be easily removed. Some models come with a basket on top to hold frozen peas upright and stop small items from being lost.

Certain freezers don't have internal lighting, making it difficult to identify what you're looking for in the dark. It's not necessarily an issue for a freezer that's only used for occasional grocery shopping. But it can be an issue when the food you'd like to store requires long-term storage or if you have young children in the house who may want to look around in the dark to find food.