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Why Buy a Chest Freezer? For those who want to cut down on food waste and get the most out of the bounty of their harvest, the chest freezer is a necessity. It's a simple model, offers a lot of space, and is a bargain to run. Additionally, its counterbalanced top doesn't fall over you when you reach for a stray piece of pizza. Capacity Chest models are a great choice for households that require more space to store food items. Frydge are typically found in basements, garages or utility rooms. They come in a variety of sizes, ranging from 100 litres all the way to 500 litres. They are top-loading and feature the lid that opens for easy access. Many also include an extra storage basket at the top for storing smaller and less often used food items. The size of your fridge will depend on the amount of storage you require as well as the number of household members. You should have 2.5 cubic feet for every person in your household. Also, consider the amount of frozen food that you have. If you are planning to freeze large slabs of meat or bulk ingredients, a larger model is a better choice. If price is the primary consideration, we recommend the LOGIK L198CFB20 because of its fantastic value and space-saving design. It comes in a stylish black gloss finish and 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's not equipped with many convenience features like 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 food items especially for batch cooks and allotment holders. They're more energy efficient than upright freezers and are able to maintain cold temperatures for longer because of the insulation in their side walls. Additionally, they can keep their contents in ice for three days without plugs which makes them an ideal option for power outages and home relocations. Many of our chest freezers are certified A+ for energy efficiency, and we also have several models that are frost-free as well. It's important to note that these freezers are typically less to run than those that are manually defrosted but they also decrease the amount of energy used and make more ice less often. If you want to reduce the operating costs of your freezer opt for a model that makes use of the eco-friendly refrigerant HFC-245fa. This information can be found on the product page or in the specifications of the freezer. Space A chest freezer has plenty of space for food storage. Contrary to upright swing-door freezers that could have gaps on the door frame, chest freezers come with an airtight seal that is secured across the lid. This design helps conserve energy and ensures a consistent temperature for the food. According to GE Appliances an average chest freezer size requires 230 kwh annually to keep it at a constant temperature. This is less than the 240kwh required by a typical upright refrigerator. The size of your freezer will depend on the items you plan to store in it. Maytag recommends 2.5 cubic feet per person, but some buyers may need more. If you plan to freeze your meat, or purchase bulk items frequently you might 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. They have a low-profile design and resemble a mini fridge than an ordinary freezer. The Fridgemaster MCF198, which is available from Currys is a bigger alternative that can be utilized in the kitchen, but also looks great in a garage or in a non-heated utility. These freezers are a great choice for homeowners who need extra space but want to avoid the high operating costs associated with the best deep freezers. Safety Researchers from Finland, Norway, and the UK examined the history of domestic technology to figure out how the freezer came to be widespread as a domestic technology. Their work has uncovered an intricate process of 'domestication that reveals how the social meaning of an object of technology is formulated and designed as well as the way it is used. The freezer is just such an everyday appliance in the home, but its widespread and almost not-critical acceptance shows how intricate the process of domestication truly is. When buying a chest freezer, look for models that have child locks. They will stop children from climbing into the freezer and getting trapped or even suffocating. It's also important to search for a model that has a front drainage system so that any excess water from defrosting can be easily removed. Some models also have the option of a basket or two on the top of the compartment to help keep the bags of frozen peas and homemade ice-lollies upright and to stop small items being lost in the freezer's depths. Many freezers don't have interior lights, which can make it hard to see what you're looking for in the dark. This may not be a huge deal if you only use the freezer to shop for groceries on occasion, but it's a big issue if you plan to stock up on foods that require long-term storage or in the case of children who need to search in the dark for something to take home.