The Best Chest Freezers in the UK

Our experts have reviewed chest freezers so you can find the right one for your home. These freezers are great for hunters, families and gardeners who are looking to maximize their bumper harvest.

Unlike upright models, chest freezers require manual defrosting in order to ensure they're working effectively and prevent icing up. Strong storage baskets stop small items from becoming lost, and a balanced top lid won't strike you on the head while you search for the frozen pizza that was last month.

1. Haier HCE519F

This freezer is durable and will last for a long time, if you are willing to spend an extra amount. Its capacity of 252 litres is sufficient to store more than 10 shopping bags and is ideal for families with multiple children. 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 in a few years.

The lid is counterbalanced so that you can easily sort your items and not have to be concerned about the lid hitting you in the head. This is particularly helpful when you are retrieving lost frozen fish fingers. A wire basket is able to be clipped onto the lid to store smaller items. It has an interior light that assists you in sorting through your contents.

The energy consumption of the freezer is rated A in the new scale of energy efficiency and is therefore a good option to cut down on your electricity costs. It will keep your food in good condition for up to 24 hours in case of an interruption, which gives you peace of peace of.

3. LOGIK L198CFB20

If you're a serious hunter who likes to freeze your catch or just need some extra storage, large chest freezers uk freezers are an excellent solution. Built to be used in the garage or unheated outbuildings, these models can be used at lower temperatures than refrigerator freezers because they're positioned where cold air falls while hot air rises.

This smart black model comes with an impressive 142 litre capacity and looks professional when tucked away in your garage. It has an adjustable thermostat as well as a counterbalanced lid that shields your fingers. It's only downside is that you must manually defrost it, which means you'll need a scraper.

It's assessed at A+ for energy efficiency and comes with a unique fast-freeze function that allows you to reduce the temperature faster than your average freezer, making it easier to fill up with summer ice creams or winter stews cooked in batch. It's also a great choice for outbuilding use and can be left alone to function in temperatures as low as to -15C. It's also safe to store food for up to 16 hours in the case of a power failure.

4. Bush BECF99L

This Bush cheapest chest freezers uk freezer is perfect if you're looking for extra storage space at a reasonable price. It's the perfect size for tucking away in an unoccupied space in your home. It is suitable for use in unheated rooms such as garages or outbuildings. It comes with a lid that's counterbalanced so that it won't lock on your head while you're retrieving food items and is nearly quiet, so you won't be disturbed by it while at home. It's not equipped with a digital display, temperature warnings, or more than one storage basket.

The Chest freezers For Garages uk freezer has an impressive capacity of 139 litres, which is enough to store 10 bags of groceries for the majority of households. It's also small and quiet, so it won't take up too much space in your kitchen. It's also great for the environment and is rated with an A+ rating. Dual cooling means you can also use it as a fridge which is very useful for those who need more storage in the summer for cold drinks.