Why Buy a Chest Freezer?

A chest freezer is a must for those who wish to reduce food waste and make the most of bumper crops. This basic model provides plenty of storage space and is a bargain to operate, and its lid that is balanced won't drop on you when you try to grab a stray pizza.

Capacity

Chest models are a great alternative for households that need more space to store food items. They are usually found in basements, garages or utility rooms. They come with a wide range of capacities ranging from less than 100 litres to over 500 litres. They are top-loading with the lid that opens to make it easy to access. A lot of them also have an additional storage basket on the top for storing smaller and less frequently used food items.

The size of your freezer will depend on the amount of storage space you need and the number of household members. You should have 2.5 cubic feet for every person in your household. Also, you must be aware of the amount of frozen food items you have. If you intend to freeze large chunks of meat or bulk ingredients, a bigger model is a better choice.

If price is your main consideration, we recommend the LOGIK L198CFB20 because of its fantastic value and space-saving design. It comes with a stylish gloss black finish and boasts the capacity of 93-litres. This makes it an excellent match for modern kitchens. It also has a counterbalanced top that won't smack your head when you reach for a buried slice of pizza. It does lack some convenience features, however such as an electronic display and a fast freeze function.

Energy efficiency

Commonly used in garages or utility room, chest freezers provide a convenient way to store food items particularly for batch cooks, and allotment holders. Because of the sidewall insulation they have built-in they hold cold temperatures very well and use less energy than upright freezers. They can also keep their contents frozen for three days if unplugged making them an excellent option for power outages and home moves.

A lot of our chest freezers are classified as A+ for energy efficiency, and we also have a number of models that are frost-free too. It's worth noting that these freezers usually cost less to run than those that are manually defrosted, but they also reduce energy consumption and produce more ice less frequently.

If you're looking to make savings on running expenses, check for a refrigerator that uses the eco-friendly HFC-245fa refrigerant. This information is available on the product's webpage and in the specifications of the freezer.

Space

A chest freezer provides plenty of storage space to keep food in the refrigerator in. Unlike upright swing-door freezers that might have gaps along the door frame, chest freezers feature an airtight locking seal on the lid. This design helps to conserve energy and maintain a constant temperature for the food.

According to GE Appliances a chest freezer of average size requires 230 kwh a year to keep its temperature stable. This is less than the standard 240kwh requirement for an upright refrigerator.

Selecting the right size freezer will depend on what you plan to keep in it. Maytag suggests allowing 2.5 cubic feet of storage space for each household member, but some buyers might require more capacity than that. For instance, if you hunt and intend to preserve your own meat, or if you often buy in bulk, you'll require more storage space than the average-sized freezer.

Small models with small footprints, like the Essentials C95CFW20 from Currys is ideal to be tucked away in an unheated garage or utility room. They have a low-profile design and resemble a mini lg fridges uk InstaView Door-in-Door Fridge Freezer Matte Black (my webpage) than an ordinary freezer. The Fridgemaster MCF198, available at Currys, is a larger option that can be placed in a kitchen, but is a great choice for a garage or a utility room without heating. These freezers are ideal for homeowners who need extra space, but don't want to spend the high operating costs of deep freezers.

Safety

Researchers from Finland, Norway, and the UK studied the history of domestic technology to find out how the freezer was widespread as a domestic technology. Their research has revealed the complex process of "domestication in which the social significance of a technology is generated and configured as well as the way it is used. The freezer is just such an appliance used in everyday life, but its widespread and largely not-critical acceptance shows how intricate the process of domestication actually is.

Look for models that have child locks when purchasing a chest-freezer. These can prevent children from climbing in and becoming trapped or dying. It is also essential to look for a model with an open drainage system in the front so that any leftover water from defrosting can easily be drained away. Some models come with a basket at the top to keep frozen peas upright and prevent small things from being lost.

There are many freezers that don't have interior lighting, which can make it difficult to discern what you're looking for in the dark. This might not be a huge deal in the case of using the freezer to shop for groceries on occasion however, it's a major problem if you're planning to stock up on food items that require long-term storage, or in the case of children who like to explore the darkness looking for something to consume.

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