The Best Chest Freezers in the UK

Our experts have reviewed the top chest freezers to help you choose the best chest freezer for garage one for your home. These huge freezers are perfect for families, hunters and gardeners who want to maximize their bounty.

Contrary to upright models, chest freezers require manual defrosting to keep working efficiently and prevent getting iced up. Strong storage baskets stop small items from being lost, and a balanced top lid isn't going to hit you on the head when you search for the frozen pizza you bought last month.

1. Haier HCE519F

If you don't mind paying a little more to have extra space, this robust and built-to-last chest freezer is perfect. Its 252-litre capacity is enough to hold more than 10 shopping bags, and is perfect for families with large numbers. It can be used in garages, outbuildings without heating and even in the home. Low frost technology makes it easy to maintain and requires only defrosting once every few years.

The lid is counterbalanced, so that you can easily sort your belongings and not have to worry about the lid striking you in the head. This is especially useful in the case of retrieving frozen fish fingers that you have forgotten to freeze. A wire basket can be slid over the lid's rim to hold smaller items. It also has an internal light that can help you sort through your items.

The freezer's energy use is rated A on the new scale of energy efficiency and is therefore a good choice if you want to lower your electric bills. It can keep your food safe for up to 24 hours in the event of a power failure also, which is ideal for peace of mind.

3. LOGIK L198CFB20

If you're a fervent hunter who likes to freeze your hunt or simply want a bit of extra storage, chest freezers are a great solution. The models are designed to be utilized in the garage or unheated outbuilding, these models can operate at lower temperatures than refrigerator freezers since they're situated where cold air falls and hot air rises.

This sleek black model comes with the capacity of 142 litres and looks professional hidden away in your garage. It has a lid with a counterbalanced design and a thermostat that can be adjusted. The only downside is that it needs manual defrost, so you'll have to reach inside with a scraper from time-to-time.

It is classified as A+ in energy efficiency, and it features an innovative "fast-freeze" function that lowers the temperature quicker than an typical freezer. This makes it simple to store up on summer ice creams and batch-cooked winter stews. It's also a great choice to use for outdoor purposes and can be left alone to operate in temperatures down to 15C. It's also able to safely keep food in storage for up to 16-hours in the event that there is an electrical fault.

4. Bush BECF99L

This Bush chest freezers uk sale freezer can provide you with additional storage space at an affordable price. It's a good size for tucking away in a spare area of your home. It is suitable for use in unheated rooms such as garages or outbuildings. It has a lid that is counterbalanced so it doesn't shut on your head while retrieving food items. It's also almost silent, meaning you will not be disturbed while at home. It's not equipped with a digital display, temperature alerts or more than one storage basket.

With a huge capacity of 139 litres this chest freezer is large enough for most households to store 10 bags worth of groceries. It is also compact and quiet so it won't take up too much space in your kitchen. It's got an A+ energy rating, so it's economical to run and is good for the environment too. Dual cooling means that you can use it as a refrigerator which is perfect if you want to store chilled drinks in the summer.