Why Buy a Mini Chest Freezer?

If you like to stockpile freezable bargains and want extra freezer space, you should consider a chest freezer. They are typically found in garages and outbuildings, they let you to benefit from discounts at the supermarket.

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

Capacity

A compact chest freezer is the ideal option when you don't have the space for a taller freezer, however you still need to store enough ice cream for summer or stews in bulk during winter. These smaller models are typically shorter and wider than the full-sized models, so they require less space. Some of them will fit in your garage. This is a great solution for people who grow their own vegetables or buy in bulk and then freeze it.

Some models come with a basket on top which keeps bags of frozen peas or homemade ice-lollies, upright. This stops small or frequently used foods from falling to the bottom of the fridge. They are also great for storing bags of frozen bread or baguettes as well as other items that you may be able to squeeze in.

The cheapest freezers are usually less than PS150 and are usually placed under your kitchen sink, or in a utility room as larger chests could cost more than PS1000. The Bush BECF99L comes with a sleek black box with an opening for drainage on the front to make defrosting simpler. This model is shallower than many of its competitors, but still has a storage capacity of 100-litres. It can accommodate three bags of food items.

Energy efficiency

A chest freezer can simplify mealtimes for families who have a tendency to do a lot of batch cooking or want to minimize food waste. It can also help reduce trips to the grocery store, particularly if you grow your own vegetables and fruits. It's a great way to store excess produce and making microwavable meals, says Vincent Finazzo, owner of the Philadelphia-based Riverwards Produce.

They are usually well-insulated. This means they do not lose the same amount of cold air when they're opened as lg fridge fridge and freezer doors could. And they can be incredibly energy efficient, particularly if you choose a model equipped with low-frost technology. Low frost models need less defrosting and will help save electricity costs.

Many chest freezers come with features that improve their efficiency even further. Look for a power-outage promise which guarantees that the lg freezer will remain frozen during a blackout, and a high temperature alarm or warning light to alert you when the temperature inside has increased.

It's worth examining a freezer's annual energy consumption in kWh too, as this will give you an idea of the amount it costs to run. You'll usually find this figure in the manual or on the freezer's energy label. Some freezers also have a storage basket that clips onto the top of the freezer, keeping small items from getting lost in the chaos below.

Noise

This Bosch integrated model has just enough space to not be a distraction. It is ideal for caravans and motorhomes, as well as kitchenettes, and student accommodations. It has a capacity of about 100 litres, enough for three bags of shopping and is energy efficient and has an A+ rating so will not cost much to run. It can also keep food frozen even without power for up to 30 hours, which makes it useful as a backup freezer in case in the event of a blackout.

It's a minimalist design and doesn't generate a lot of noise, which is great for those who don't want their freezer to disturb them while they're working in the living room or kitchen. It also comes with an interior lighting and storage baskets to make it easy to organize.

Baskets for storage

Since chest freezers comprise an entire space that is difficult to organize, look for models that have wire storage baskets that can attach to the edge. They can elevate everyday items like frozen veg and chopped onions from the potential chaos below. These are also useful for items such as open oven chips or open packets or frozen vegetables that need to be stored upright.

Another feature that many buyers appreciate is a temperature alarm or light. It will notify you if the freezer has become too hot due to cleaning, defrosting or introducing lots of non-frozen food items. This is a crucial safety feature, especially in the event that you plan to utilize your mini-chest freezer in your garage or in outbuildings.

This Bush model has plenty of freezer space at a reasonable Lg Fridges Price, despite its tiny size. It's great for storing summer ice-creams and stews that are cooked in batches during winter. You can also use it as a storage container in your garage or an outbuilding. It's also simple to access due to the counterbalanced lid that will not close on your head while you search through it.

Chest freezers can be notorious for accumulating lots of food waste. If they are not properly organized, it is easy to forget what they are stocked with. There are plenty of ways to make a tiny chest freezer easier to use and less likely to go to waste. The proper system of organisation whether it's a basic magnet list or a more detailed freezer inventory sheet (there is an example here), will ensure that your chest freezer runs smoothly.