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Why Buy a Chest Freezer? If you're looking to avoid food waste and get the most value from the abundance of food available, having a chest freezer is an absolute essential. This simple model has plenty of space and is cheap to run. Its lid is balanced and won't fall down on you when you try to grab an unwelcome pizza. Capacity Although they aren't as popular as upright freezers, chest models are a viable option for families that require additional food storage space. These chest freezers are usually located in basements, garages or utility rooms. They are available in a variety of sizes, ranging from 100 litres to 500 litres. Top-loading, they feature lids that open wide to make it easy to access. Many come with a basket on top for storing smaller, less frequently used food. The size of your fridge will depend on the amount of storage space you need and the number of household members. It is recommended to allow 2.5 cubic feet for every person in your household. Also, you must take into account the amount of frozen food that you have. A larger freezer is recommended if you plan to freeze large chunks of food or bulk ingredients. If you're primarily worried about price, we recommend the LOGIK L198CFB20 due to its exceptional value and space-saving features. It is available in a chic black gloss finish and a capacity of 93 litres. This makes it a great fit for modern kitchens. It also features a counterbalanced top which won't strike your head when you reach for a slice of pizza. It's missing some convenient features, however it does have an electronic display and a fast freeze function. Energy efficiency Commonly used in garages or utility room, chest freezers provide an ideal place to store food items, particularly for batch cooks and allotment holders. Because of their sidewall insulation built-in, they can withstand cold temperatures efficiently and consume less energy than upright freezers. Plus, they can keep their contents frozen for three days if unplugged and are a good option for power outages or home moves. A majority of our chest freezers are certified A+ for energy efficiency, and we also have several models that are frost free too. It is important to note that these freezers are typically some more than manual defrosted ones but they also decrease energy consumption and make more ice less frequently. If you're looking to save on running costs, look for a refrigerator that uses the eco-friendly HFC-245fa refrigerant. This information is available on the product page or in the specifications of the freezer. Space A chest freezer provides plenty of storage space to keep food items in stock. Chest freezers feature an airtight seal across the lid, unlike traditional swing-door models that have gaps in the door frame. This design allows you to save energy and ensures a consistent temperature for the food. The average-sized chest freezer requires around 230 kwh per year to maintain its cold temperature according to GE Appliances. This is lower than the 240kwh needed by an average upright refrigerator. The size of the freezer you select will depend on the items that you'll be keeping in it. Maytag recommends 2.5 cubic feet per person, although some customers may require more. If you are planning to freeze your meat, or buy in bulk often you may require more space than a conventional freezer. Smaller models, like the Essentials C95CFW20 model by Currys can be put into a garage or a utility space that is not heated. These models are slim and appear more like mini fridges than traditional freezers. The larger models, like the Fridgemaster MCF198 from Currys are ideal for the kitchen, but may be more visible in a garage or an unheated utility room. These freezers are great for homeowners who need extra space, but don't want to pay the higher 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 came to be widely accepted as a household technology. Their work has uncovered an intricate process of 'domestication that reveals how the social meaning of a technological item is created and constructed as well as how it is utilized. The freezer is an ordinary household appliance, but its widespread and almost not-critical acceptance shows how intricate the process of domestication actually is. Make sure to look for models with child locks when you purchase chest freezers. These locks can keep children from climbing inside and becoming trapped or dying. Choose a model that has an integrated front drainage system to ensure that any water that remains after defrosting can be easily drained. Certain models have an upper basket to help keep frozen peas upright and to prevent small objects from being lost. There are many freezers that don't have interior lighting, which makes it hard to see what you're trying to find in the dark. It's not necessarily an issue in the case of a freezer that is used for occasional grocery shopping. However, it can be an issue if the food you want to store requires long-term storage or if there are children at home who might want to search around in the dark to find food.