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Why Buy a Chest Freezer? If you're looking to avoid food waste and make the most of the bounty of their harvest, an upright freezer is a essential. This model is simple and has plenty of space, and is a bargain to run. Plus, its counterbalanced top doesn't fall over your head when you reach for a missing piece of pizza. Capacity Although they aren't as popular as upright freezers, chest freezers can be a good choice for families that require additional storage space for food items. These chest freezers are usually located in basements, garages or utility rooms. They are available in a variety of sizes, ranging from 100 litres all the way to 500 litres. Top-loading, they feature the lid that opens up to make it easy to access. A lot of them have a basket on top to store smaller, less often used food items. The size of your freezer will depend on the amount of storage space you require as well as the number of household members. You should be able to accommodate 2.5 cubic feet for each person in your household. Also, you should be aware of the amount of frozen food you have. Frydge is ideal if you plan to freeze large slabs or bulk ingredients. If you're mostly worried about price, we recommend the LOGIK L198CFB20 due to its great value and space-saving features. It comes in a stylish black gloss finish and a capacity of 93 litres. This makes it a perfect match for modern kitchens. It also features a counterbalanced top that won't smack your head when you reach for a pizza. It isn't equipped with some of the convenience features such as a fast freeze feature and digital display. Energy efficiency Often used in a garage or utility room, chest freezers provide a convenient way to store extra food items, especially for batch cooks and allotment holders. They're more energy efficient than upright freezers, and they can maintain cold temperatures for longer because of the insulation in the side walls. They can also keep their contents frozen for up three days when not connected. This makes them a great choice for power outages and home moves. We have a variety of chest freezers that are A+ rating for energy efficiency. We also offer frost-free models. It is important to note that these freezers generally cost slightly more to run than those that are manually defrosted however they also cut down on the amount of energy used and make ice less frequently. If you want to save money on your freezer's operating costs select one that utilizes the HFC-245fa eco-friendly refrigerant. This information is available on the product's website or in the specifications of the freezer. Space A chest freezer provides plenty of space to store food. Chest freezers feature an airtight seal across the lid, in contrast to traditional swing-door models that have gaps in the door frame. This helps in conserving energy and maintain a consistent temperature for the food. According to GE Appliances an average chest freezer size requires 230 kwh each year to keep it at a constant temperature. This is lower than the standard 240kwh requirement for an upright refrigerator. The right size for your freezer will depend on the items you plan to store inside it. Maytag recommends allowing 2.5 cubic feet of storage space for each person in your household however, some buyers may require more storage space than this. If you plan to freeze your meat, or buy in bulk often, you may need more space than a typical freezer. Compact models, like the Essentials C95CFW20 from Currys can be tucked into a garage or utility room that is not heated. They are low-profile and resemble an ice maker than a traditional freezer. The Fridgemaster MCF198, available at Currys, is a larger alternative that can be utilized in the kitchen, but is a great choice for a garage or in a non-heated utility. These freezers are ideal for homeowners who require extra space but don't want pay the higher operating cost of deep freezers. Safety In an examination of the history of domestic technologies researchers from Finland, Norway and the UK have looked into how the freezer became accepted as a normal household technology. Their research has revealed the complex process of “domestication where the social meaning of a technological object is created and shaped in the way it is used. The freezer is an ordinary household appliance, but its widespread and relatively inconspicuous acceptance shows how complicated the process of domestication really is. Make sure to look for models with child locks when purchasing a chest-freezer. They will stop children from climbing inside and getting trapped or suffocating. It's also important to search for a model that has a front drainage system so that any water left over from defrosting can be easily removed. Some models include an upper basket to keep frozen peas upright and prevent small things from being lost. Some freezers don't have interior lighting, which makes it difficult to find what you're looking for in the dark. This may not be an issue for a freezer that's only used for occasional grocery shopping. But it could be a problem when the food you wish to store requires a long-term storage or if there are children in the home who may want to look around in the dark to find food items.