Why Buy a Large Chest Freezer?
Whether you're a fan of shopping for bargains in the supermarket or you just want to be prepared in the event of an unexpected power outage the chest freezer is an excellent choice.
These large freezers, with their lids on top, are perfect for garages or outbuildings. They have a very good energy rating, making them affordable to run and come with temperature alarms.
Large Capacity
A chest freezer can be a wise investment for storage in bulk. Unlike a small deep freeze designed for the kitchen larger chest freezers take up more space and are great for outbuildings or garages. They're also an excellent addition in commercial kitchens for large quantities of food storage.
The Whirlpool WHM3111.1 is a large freezer with many features. This sleek freezer is super-quiet and has a wide range of high-spec features, including fast freezing and temperature controls that can be easily adjusted as well as an interior lighting system, and a lockable counterbalanced lid. The Whirlpool WHM3111.1 can keep your food safe for up to 17 hours in the event of a power failure.
Smaller in size but still offering a decent capacity The Cookology CCF99WH white chest freezer is ideal for smaller households or as an overflow for the kitchen. It's compact enough to fit unobtrusively into the utility room. It holds around 100 litres of storage which is equivalent to about five bags of shopping.
This freezer comes with a 1 year warranty from the manufacturer. you can arrange to have it professionally installed and the old freezer removed for an additional charge. The model is A+ energy rated and will not cost you a fortune to run. Frost-free technology prevents burning in the freezer, while the double-top lid design allows easier access to frozen food items.
Convenience
A chest freezer can be an excellent option for those who bake or cook in large quantities and require extra space to store their food. A 100-litre freezer is ideal for two-person households. However, larger models of 500+ litres are available for large families. The convenience offered by this type of freezer is difficult to beat, and it's a great way to store food items for longer than what they would last in a fridge freezer.
This kind of appliance is priced to suit the majority of people, as you can find freezers that cost less than PS200. Currys own-brand model, shown above, is one of the cheapest on the market. It's garage friendly and boasts a 198 litre capacity, enough to store 11 bags of food shopping.
The Bush BECF99L is also a fantastic here alternative. Its unique shape makes it possible to fit into any corner and yet provide a good amount of storage at less than PS200.
When you are deciding on a new freezer there are a variety of features to consider. Certain features are more crucial than others, but all can improve your experience. For example, you might require a lid with a counterbalance that is open when you're rummaging through it - this helps you avoid hitting your head against the lid while digging through your frozen items. You could also look for lids with an interior light that illuminates the contents regardless of what time of the day you're looking through your items.
Versatility
One of the main benefits of a large chest freezer is that it can be set up anywhere, in contrast to upright models that require access via the kitchen door. This enables you to find a space in your garage, utility room or unheated outbuilding.
If you're looking to find a cheap option, we offer several affordable chest freezers to choose from. The Essentials C95CFW20 freezer, with its compact footprint, is an excellent example. It can be placed in a corner of your home and still have plenty of room within to store your frozen food items. It also has a convenient internal LED light and temperature controls and a lid that's counterbalanced. will not fall on your head while you go through the supplies.
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 the perfect option for those who don't have the space for a larger freezer, but don't want be without a frozen food supply altogether. It has a convenient interior lighting system as well as a speedy Freeze feature to keep your latest purchases right after you get home.
Energy Efficiency
A large chest freezer is an excellent addition to any kitchen. It doesn't matter if you have a family or are a devoted batch cook, or are an allotment holder looking for storage space for your harvest, a freezer is vital to avoid food waste and having a reliable emergency supply of frozen food available.
However, it is important to keep in mind that these massive appliances require a lot of floor space to work efficiently and are not suitable in a small or open kitchen. It's important to consider the location you'd like to keep your chest freezer and ensure that it can easily get into and out of your home without having to shuffle between doors or furniture.
A lot of people use their chest freezers in garages or outbuilding. This could be a perfect solution since it can provide additional storage which isn't as costly to operate as a fridge freezer you'll have in your kitchen. There are a few freezers that can be used in this way It is therefore important to check the specifications to determine what temperature is best.
This model is a great budget option, and it's extremely effective in outbuildings. It has a huge capacity of 207L (equivalent to 10 bags of shopping) and plenty of internal storage space, it also comes with the counterbalanced lid which stays in its open position, so you can easily access the food that are stored in the bottom without having to lift it up or rummage around for hours. It has a LED light inside, and a secure storage time of 17 hours in case of power failure.