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Why Buy a Mini Chest Freezer?

If you love stockpiling bargains that are freezable and need more freezer space, the chest freezer is the best option. Most often found in garages and outbuildings, they let you to take advantage of discounts at the supermarket.

This Currys own brand offers an adequate amount of storage (around 5 bags) for the price and it has an A+ energy rating, which means it's cheap to run. It also comes with a counterbalanced top which makes it easier to separate food.

Capacity

If you have less space than what you require for a tall freezer but still need to stockpile plenty of summer ice cream or batch-cooked winter stews, a smaller chest is the ideal option. These smaller models are typically shorter and wider than the full-sized versions, so they are smaller and take up less space. Some of them can even fit in your garage making them a great option for those who are growing their own food or like to buy fresh produce in bulk and freeze it as soon as possible.

Some models come with a basket or two sitting at the top to hold bags of frozen peas or home-made ice lollies upright and prevent small or commonly used food items from being lost at the bottom of the freezer. They can be used to store bags of frozen baguettes or bread, as well as other items.

The cheapest freezers are typically under PS150 and can be found under the kitchen sink or in a utility room with larger chest designs can chest freezers go in the garage be more than PS1000. If you're looking for something more stylish The Bush BECF99L has a smart black case, and has an open drain on the front that makes defrosting easier. The model is a smaller than its competitors but still offers up to 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 who cook a lot of batch cooking or wish to avoid food waste. It can also help reduce trips to the store particularly if you're growing your fruit and vegetables. It's a great way to store excess produce and making microwavable meals. Vincent Finazzo, owner of Philadelphia-based Riverwards Produce.

Commercial Chest Freezers Uk freezers are usually very well insulated. This means they don't lose much cold air when opened as fridge and freezer doors can. They can also be very energy efficient, particularly if you choose one with low-frost technology. Low frost models require less defrosting and can save you the cost of electric bills.

Many chest freezers come with features that can boost their efficiency even more. Be sure to look for a power-outage guarantee, which means that the unit will remain frozen during a power cut or high-temperature alarm or light, which warns you if the temperature in the freezer is rising.

It's worth checking a model's annual energy consumption in kWh, too, as this will give you an idea of how much it costs to run. This figure is usually found in the freezer's manual or label. Some freezers also come with an accessory basket that can be hung onto the top of the freezer, which prevents small items from becoming lost in the chaos below.

Noise

This Bosch integrated model is just the right amount of space to remain unnoticeable. It is perfect for motorhomes and caravans, as well as kitchenettes and student accommodation. It has a capacity of 100 litres, which is enough to hold three shopping bags. It is also energy efficient and has an A+ rating and won't cost too much to operate. It can keep food frozen for up to 30 hours without power, which makes it a handy backup freezer in case of a power outage.

It's designed in a simple way and doesn't produce much noise, which is ideal for those who don't want their fridge to disturb them when they're working in the living or kitchen. It comes with a useful internal light and has storage baskets for easy organisation.

Baskets for storage

Look for models with storage baskets made of wire that are clipped to the edge. These baskets will help lift everyday items like frozen vegetables and chopped onions off the chaotic mess below. They are also helpful for items like open packets of oven chips, or frozen vegetables that need to be stored up to the ceiling.

A high-temperature warning light or alarm is a further feature buyers love. This will alert you if the freezer has become too warm due to cleaning, defrosting, or introducing lots of non-frozen foods. This is a crucial safety feature, especially when you are planning to use your mini chest freezer in your garage or outbuildings.

This Bush model has plenty of freezer space at a reasonable price, despite its small size. It's ideal for storing summer ice creams, or batch-cooked winter stews, and it can even be used in a garage or an outbuilding when you'd like to. It's also easy to get into thanks to the counterbalanced lid that doesn't close around your head as you rummage through it.

Chest freezers can be notorious for accumulating lots of food debris. If not organized properly it's easy to forget the contents. There are a variety of ways to make your small chest freezer more accessible and less likely to waste food. The proper system of organisation that includes a simple magnet list or a detailed freezer inventory sheet (there is an example here) is essential to ensure that your chest freezer runs smoothly.