Why Buy a Mini Chest Freezer?

If you like to stockpile bargains on sale and need extra freezer space, a chest freezer is ideal. Most often found in garages and outbuildings, they permit you to take advantage of the price reductions at supermarkets.

This Currys own brand provides plenty of storage space (around five bags) for the price and is rated with an A+ energy rating, which means it's affordable to run. It also comes with a lid with a counterbalanced design, making it easier to divide food items.

Capacity

A compact chest freezer is the ideal choice when you don't have room to install a taller freezer however, you want to keep enough ice cream for summer, or stews in large quantities during winter. These smaller models are usually shorter and wider than the full-sized models, and therefore require less space. Some of them can even fit in your garage which makes them a great option for those who are growing their own food or who prefer to purchase fresh produce in bulk and then freeze it as soon as possible.

Certain models come with an additional basket that keeps bags of frozen peas or homemade ice lollies standing up. This stops small or frequently used food from falling into the bottom of the lg Fridge Freezer. They can be used to store any bags of frozen baguettes, bread, along with other things.

The cheapest chest freezers can cost more than PS1000 and are usually placed under the kitchen sink or utility room. The Bush BECF99L comes with an elegant black case that has an opening for drainage on the front to make defrosting simpler. This model is a less deep than its competitors but still offers up 100 litres of storage and can accommodate three bags of shopping.

Energy efficiency

A chest freezer can make meals easier for families who sells lg refrigerators cook in large batches or who want to avoid food wastage. It can also reduce trips to the supermarket, particularly if you grow your own fruit and vegetables. Vincent Finazzo of Riverwards Produce in Philadelphia says it's ideal for Lg electronics fridge storing excess produce and making microwave-friendly meals.

Chest freezers are usually very well-insulated. This means they do not lose the same amount of cold air when they're opened, as fridge and freezer doors can. They can also be incredibly energy efficient, particularly if you choose a model that has low frost technology. Low frost models need to be defrosted less frequently and will save you money on your electric bills.

Many chest freezers come with features that make them more efficient. Look for a power cut promise, which indicates that the freezer will remain frozen in the event of a power outage, and a high-temperature alarm or light, which warns you when the temperature of the interior is rising.

You should also check the freezer's annual consumption of energy in kWh. This will give you an estimate of the amount it costs to operate. It is usually found in the information in the manual or on the freezer's energy label. Some freezers come with a storage basket that clips onto the top, in order to keep small items from becoming lost in the mess beneath.

Noise

This Bosch integrated model is a great choice for caravans and motorhomes as well as kitchenettes and student accommodations since it has enough space to accommodate discreetly. It has a good capacity of around 100 litres which is enough to store three bags of shopping and is energy efficient with an A+ rating so will not cost you a lot to run. It also keeps food items frozen even when power is not available for 30 hours and can be used as an emergency freezer in the event there is a power blackout.

It has a simple design and doesn't create lots of noise, which is ideal for those who don't want their lg electronics fridge to be a nuisance while working in the living room or kitchen. It has a convenient interior lighting and storage baskets to help you organize it.

Storage baskets

Since chest freezers comprise one big space that can be challenging to arrange, look for models that have wire storage baskets that can attach to the edge. These baskets will keep common items like frozen vegetables and chopped onions from the potentially chaotic mess below. They can also be helpful for items like open packets, oven chips or frozen vegetables that require to be stored upright.

A high-temperature light or alarm is a further feature buyers love. It will notify you if the freezer is too warm after cleaning, defrosting or adding lots of non-frozen food. This is an important safety feature, particularly when you plan to use your mini freezer outside or in the garage.

This Bush model has plenty of freezer space for an affordable price, even with its tiny size. It's great for storing summer ice-creams or stews that are cooked in batches during winter. It can also be used it as a storage space in your outbuilding or garage. The lid is counterbalanced, making it easy to open, and it's unlikely to shut completely as you work through.

Chest freezers are notorious for accumulating food clutter and if not organised properly it's easy to forget what's inside them. However, there are plenty of ways to make a smaller chest freezer more manageable and less likely to go to waste. Whether it's a simple list on a poster or an extensive inventory sheet for your freezer (there's an example here), the right organising system will ensure that your mini-chest freezer is running smoothly.