Why Buy a Mini Chest Freezer?

If you love to accumulate bargains that you can freeze and require more freezer space, an upright freezer is a great option. Most often found in garages and outbuildings, they permit you to benefit from supermarket price reductions.

Currys' own brand is a good value for money. It comes with a lot of storage (around five bags) and an A+ rating on energy efficiency, so it's inexpensive to run. It also features a lid that is counterbalanced, making it easier to sort through food.

Capacity

If you have less space than what you require for a large freezer, but need to stockpile enough summer ice cream or stews made in batches A compact chest is the perfect choice. These smaller models are usually larger and shorter than full-sized models, so they are smaller and take up less space. Some of them will fit in your garage. This is an ideal option for those who grow their own vegetables or buy in large quantities and then freeze it for later use.

Some models have an additional basket that keeps bags of frozen peas, or homemade ice-lollies, standing upright. This keeps small or frequently used foods from being thrown to the bottom of the refrigerator. These are a great way to store bags of frozen baguettes, bread, and other things.

The most affordable freezers are usually less than PS150 and can be found under your kitchen sink, or in a utility space and larger chests can cost more than PS1000. The Bush BECF99L comes with a stylish black case with a front drain port for defrosting to make it easier. This model is a little more compact than its competitors but still offers up 100 litres of storage capacity and can accommodate up to three bags of shopping.

Energy efficiency

A chest freezer can make mealtimes easier for families that are prone to batch cooking or wish to minimize food waste. It can also reduce trips to the supermarket particularly if you are growing your own vegetables and fruits. It's great for storing excess produce and for creating microwavable meals, says Vincent Finazzo, owner of Philadelphia-based Riverwards Produce.

Spacious 297L Hisense Chest Freezer 4 Star Rating freezers tend to be very well insulated, meaning they don't lose all of their cold air when the door is opened, which happens with fridge and freezer doors. They are also energy efficient, particularly when you select one with low-frost technology. Low frost models require less defrosting and will help save electricity costs.

Many Willow W142CFW 141L Chest Freezer - White freezers come with features that can boost their efficiency even more. You should look for a power outage assurance, which signifies that the unit will stay frozen in the event of a power interruption or a high temperature alarm or light, which informs you when the temperature inside has risen.

It's worth checking a model's annual energy consumption in kWh, also, since this will provide you with an idea of how much it costs to run. You'll usually find this figure in the manual or on the freezer's energy label. Some models also come with an accessory basket that can be hung over the top of the freezer to prevent small items from getting lost in the chaos below.

Noise

This Bosch integrated model has just enough space to be unobtrusive. It is ideal for caravans and motorhomes, as in addition to kitchenettes and student accommodations. Its capacity is 100 litres, which is enough to hold three shopping bags. It is also energy efficient and has an A+ rating, so it won't cost a lot to run. It can keep food frozen for up to 30 hours without power, which makes it an ideal backup freezer in the event of a blackout.

It's a minimalist design and doesn't create lots of noise, which is perfect for those who don't want their freezer to be a nuisance while working in the kitchen or living room. It has a convenient internal light and includes storage baskets for easy organization.

Storage baskets

Find models with baskets made of wire that clip over the edge. These baskets can take everyday items such as chopped and frozen vegetables away from the chaos below. They're also useful for things that need to be stacked, like open packets of frozen beans or oven chips.

A high-temperature alarm or light is another handy feature that buyers appreciate. This will alert you if the freezer has become too warm due to cleaning, defrosting, or the introduction of a large number of non-frozen food items. This is a crucial safety feature, especially if you plan to put your mini chest freezer in the garage or outside buildings.

This Bush model has plenty of freezer space for a reasonable price, despite its small size. It's ideal to store summer ice-creams as well as stews that are cooked in batches during winter. It can also be used it as a storage space in your garage or an outbuilding. The lid is counterbalanced, making it easy to open and isn't likely to shut completely as you dig through.

Chest freezers are notorious for their food clogs and if they're not properly organized it's easy to overlook what's inside them. However, there are plenty of ways to make your small chest freezer suitable for garage freezer easier to access and less likely to be a source of waste. Whether it's a simple list on a magnet, or an in-depth freezer inventory sheet (there's an example here) The right organizing system will ensure that your chest freezer functions smoothly.