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Why Buy a Chest Freezer?

If you're looking to avoid food waste and get the most out of an abundant crop, the chest freezer is a necessity. It's a simple model and has plenty of space, and is cheap to run. Its counterbalanced top will not fall on the person reaching to grab a stray piece pizza.

Capacity

Although they aren't as popular as upright lg fridge model lg electronics fridge freezers (my explanation), chest freezers can be a great choice for families that require additional food storage space. They are typically located in basements, garages or utility rooms. They are available with a wide selection of capacities that range from less than 100 litres, to more than 500 litres. They are top-loading, and come with lids that open wide to make it easy to access. A lot of them have a basket on top to store smaller, more frequently used food items.

The size of the freezer you select depends on your storage needs and the number of people living in your household. The best practice is to have 2.5 cubic feet of freezer space per person living in the home, and you should consider the amount of frozen food you have in your freezer as well. A larger freezer is recommended for those who plan to freeze large chunks of food or bulk ingredients.

If price is your main consideration, we recommend the LOGIK L198CFB20 for its great value and space-saving design. It comes with a large 93 litre capacity and comes in a chic black gloss finish that makes it a perfect design for modern kitchens. It also comes with the benefit of a counterbalanced lid, which doesn't smack you on the head when trying to grab a pizza slice. It's missing some convenient features, such as a digital display and fast freeze function.

Energy efficiency

Chest freezers are typically used in garages or utility rooms to store food items. This is especially helpful for those who cook in huge quantities and have ample amounts. Thanks to the sidewall insulation they have built-in they hold cold temperatures very efficiently and require less energy than upright freezers. Plus, they can keep their contents in ice for three days if unplugged which makes them an ideal option for power outages and home moves.

Many of our chest freezers are evaluated at A+ for energy efficiency, and we have several models that are frost free too. These freezers tend to be somewhat more expensive to run, but they reduce the energy use and produce ice less frequently.

If you want to reduce the running costs of your freezer opt for a model that makes use of the eco-friendly refrigerant HFC-245fa. This information is available on the product's page or in the specifications of the freezer.

Space

A chest freezer offers plenty of room to store food items. In contrast to upright swing-door freezers which could have gaps on the door frame, chest freezers come with an airtight seal that is secured across the lid. This design allows you to save energy and maintain a consistent temperature for food.

According to GE Appliances the average chest freezer size needs 230 kwh per year to keep it at a constant temperature. This is less than the 240kwh required by an upright freezer.

The size of the freezer you choose will depend on the items that you plan to keep in it. Maytag recommends 2.5 cubic feet for each person, but some buyers may need more. If you intend to freeze your meat, or buy in bulk often it is possible that you will require more space than a typical freezer.

Small models with compact footprints, like the Essentials C95CFW20 from Currys is ideal to fit into an unheated garage or utility room. These models are slim and appear more like mini fridges rather than traditional freezers. The Fridgemaster MCF198, available from Currys is a bigger option that can be used in a kitchen, but is a great choice for a garage or a utility room that is not heated. These freezers are great for homeowners who require extra space but don't want to spend the high operating costs of deep freezers.

Safety

Researchers from Finland, Norway, and the UK looked into the history of technology used in the home to find out how the freezer became widespread as a domestic technology. Their research has revealed a complex process known as 'domestication in which the importance of a technology object is determined along with its configuration and the way it is utilized. The freezer is a popular household appliance. However, its widespread and uncritical acceptance is a sign of how complex the process of domestication can be.

Look for models that have child locks when buying the chest freezer. They can stop children from climbing into the freezer and becoming trapped or suffocated. Find a model with an lg integrated fridge front drainage system to ensure that any remaining water after defrosting can be easily drained. Some models come with one or two baskets at the top of the storage compartment to help keep bags of frozen peas and homemade ice lollies up to date and to stop small items getting lost in the depths of the freezer.

There are many freezers that don't have interior lighting, which makes it difficult to determine what you're searching for in the dark. It's not necessarily an issue if your freezer is only used for occasional grocery shopping. However, it could be problematic in the event that the food you're planning to store requires a long-term storage or if you have children in the home who might be looking around in the dark for food.