Why Buy a Large Chest Freezer?
A chest freezer is a great option if you prefer to store up bargains from the grocery store or to be prepared for an unexpected power outage.
Easily accessible with the lid placed on top, these big freezers are perfect for outbuildings and garages. They have a good energy rating, which makes them economical to run and include temperature alarms.
Large Capacity
A chest freezer can be a great investment for bulk storage. Large chest freezers are bigger than smaller deep freezers intended for kitchens. They are also ideal for outbuildings or garages. They're also a valuable extra in commercial kitchens for bulk food storage.
The Whirlpool WHM3111.1 is a large freezer that offers a wide range of features. This freezer is slick and quiet and offers a range of high-spec options including fast freezing and temperature controls that are easily adjustable along with an internal light and a lockable counterbalance lid. The Whirlpool WHM3111.1 will keep your food fresh for up to 17 hours in the event of a power outage.
The Cookology CCF99WH is an all-white chest freezer that's slightly smaller than the average however, it still offers plenty of space. It's ideal for smaller households and as an extra storage unit in the kitchen. It is small enough to fit in an area for utility and has a capacity of around 100 litres which is equivalent of five shopping bags.
This freezer comes with a 1 year warranty from the manufacturer and you can arrange to have it professionally installed and your old freezer taken away for an additional charge. This model is also A+ energy rated, which means it will not cost a fortune to run. Frost-free technology stops burning in the freezer, while the double-top lid design allows easier access to frozen foods.
Convenience
A chest freezer can be an ideal option for those who bake or cook in large quantities and need additional space to store their creations. A small freezer of approximately 100 litres will suit two-person households, while there are larger 500+ litre models designed for large families. This type of freezer offers convenience and the ability to keep food in better condition than if stored in a refrigerator freezer.
Frydge of appliance is affordable for most people, since you can find freezers that cost less than PS200. Currys brand-name model, pictured above, is one of the most affordable on the market. It is garage friendly, and comes with a 198-litre capacity that can hold 11 bags of food items.
Another great value option is the Bush BECF99L. Its unique design allows it to sit unobtrusively in the corner of any room, and still offers a decent amount of storage at under PS200.
When it comes to selecting the right freezer there are a myriad of features to consider. Certain features are more important than others, but all have the ability to improve your experience. You may want to look for a counterbalanced lid that stays open while you are looking through. This will prevent you from accidentally hitting your head against the lid while searching through your frozen items. You could also look for lids with an interior light that shines on the contents no matter what time of day you're going to be sifting through your storage containers.
Versatility
A large chest freezer can be set anywhere. This is unlike upright models that require doors to allow access into your kitchen. This allows you to locate an area in your garage, utility room or unheated outbuilding.
If you're looking for an affordable option, we offer several cheap chest freezers to pick from. The Essentials C95CFW20 is an excellent example of this; its small footprint will allow it to easily fit in the corner of your home, while it offers plenty of internal space to store all of your frozen food items. It also has an internal LED light and temperature controls as well as a lid that is balanced so that it won't drop on your head while you sort through the contents.
Another good budget buy is this Hotpoint model, which has some extra space than the Essentials model, but doesn't cost much. It comes with an A+ energy rating and can be stored in your garage or unheated outbuilding, which makes it an ideal choice for those who don't have enough space for a larger chest freezer, but do not want to be without their frozen food supply completely. It has interior lighting system and a fast Freeze feature that lets you store your most recent purchases as soon as you arrive home.
Energy Efficiency
A large chest freezer can be an ideal addition to any kitchen. A freezer is a must-have for anyone with an extended family or cooks in large quantities. It's an excellent way to store the produce from your allotment.
It's important to remember that these large appliances need a lot of space to function properly and won't fit into a small kitchen or an open-plan layout. It's important to consider the location you'd like to keep your freezer in the chest and make sure that it's able to get into and out of your home without needing to walk around doors or furniture.
Chest freezers are typically used in garages or outbuildings. This is a wonderful solution, as it offers more storage space and is more affordable than a fridge-freezer in the kitchen. Not all freezers can be used in this way It is therefore important to check the specifications to find out what temperature is best.
This model is a fantastic budget option, and it's highly efficient in outbuildings. With a large capacity of 207L (equivalent to 10 bags of shopping) and plenty of internal storage space, it also has a lid that is counterbalanced and stays in its open position so that you can easily access food items stored at the bottom without needing to raise it or rummage around for hours. It also comes with an LED light inside and an emergency power failure safe storage time of 17 hours, which means you won't end up with food that is spoiled if there is a blackout.