Why Buy a Chest Freezer?
For those who want to avoid food waste and make the most of an abundant crop, an upright freezer is a necessity. It’s simple, offers a lot of space, and is affordable to run. In addition, its counterbalanced top doesn’t fall over you when you reach for a stray piece of pizza.
Capacity
Chest models are an excellent alternative for households that need more space to store food items. They are typically placed in garages, basements, or utility rooms. They are available with a range of capacities from under 100 litres to more than 500 litres. They are top-loading, and come with lids that open wide to make it easy to access. Many also include a basket for storage at the top for storing smaller and more frequently used foods.
The size of the freezer you pick depends on your storage needs and the number of people who live in your household. The standard is to allow 2.5 cubic feet of freezer space per person in your home, and you should consider the amount of frozen foods that you have in your l g fridge as well. If you are planning to freeze large pieces of meat or bulk ingredients, a larger model is a better option.
If price is your primary priority, we suggest the LOGIK L198CFB20 for its excellent value and space-saving design. It comes in a stylish glossy black finish and comes with a 93-litre capacity. This makes it a perfect match for modern kitchens. It also boasts a lid that is counterbalanced, so it will not hit you in the head while you reach for a pizza slice. It isn’t equipped with many convenience features, however, such as the ability to display a digital display as well as a speedy freeze function.
Energy efficiency
Often used in a garage or utility room, chest freezers can be an efficient way to store food items, particularly for batch cooks, and allotment holders. They are more energy efficient than upright freezers and can keep temperatures at a lower temperature for longer due to the insulation that’s built into the sides of their walls. They can also keep their contents frozen up to three days without plugs. This is why they are a great choice for power outages and moving homes.
A lot of our chest freezers are rated A+ for energy efficiency, and we have a number of models that are frost free too. It is important to note that these freezers generally cost some more than those that are manually defrosted, but they also reduce the energy use and produce more ice less frequently.
If you’re looking to save on running costs, look out for a fridge that uses the eco-friendly HFC-245fa refrigerant. You can find this information on the product’s website and in the freezer’s specifications.
Space
A chest freezer has plenty of room to store food items. Chest freezers have an airtight seal over the lid, unlike the upright swing-door models, which may have gaps in the door frame. This design can help them conserve energy and keep food at a more constant and colder temperature.
According to GE Appliances an average chest freezer size requires 230 kwh each year to maintain its temperature. This is less than the 240kwh required by a typical upright Lg refrigerator Small Size.
Choosing the right freezer size will depend on the items you plan to store in it. Maytag recommends 2.5 cubic feet for each person, Lg fridges and freezers but some buyers may need more. If you intend to freeze your meat, or buy bulk quantities of food, you may need more space than a conventional freezer.
Compact models, such as the Essentials C95CFW20 model by Currys can be put into an unheated garage or utility room which isn’t heated. They are low-profile and appear more like mini fridges than traditional freezers. The Fridgemaster MCF198, available from Currys is a bigger option that can be placed in the kitchen, but looks good in a garage or in a non-heated utility. These freezers are great for those who require extra space, but want to avoid the higher operating costs of the best deep freezers.
Safety
Researchers from Finland, Norway, and the UK looked into the history of domestic technology in order to find out how the freezer became widely accepted as a household technology. Their study has revealed a complicated process known as ‘domestication which is the process by which the importance of a technology object is generated along with its configuration and how it is used. The freezer is a typical household appliance. However its widespread acceptance and acceptance without question shows how complex the process of domestication is.
Find models with child locks when you purchase a chest-freezer. They can stop children from climbing in and becoming trapped or dying. It’s also important to search for a model with an open drainage system in the front so that any remaining water from defrosting can be easily drained away. Certain models have a basket on top to hold frozen peas upright and stop small items from getting lost.
Some freezers do not have interior lighting, which makes it difficult to locate what you are looking for when it is dark. This might not be a huge deal in the case of using 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 in the case of children at home that might want to rummage around in the dark to find something to eat.