Black Chest Freezers
Black chest freezers are spacious and provide plenty of room for your frozen foods. They're an excellent choice for areas with power outages because they are more durable than upright freezers.
Look for a model that provides interior lighting, particularly when you're storing it in a dark garage or basement. This feature will allow you to find your food more easily and will reduce energy waste.
Capacity
A chest freezer is an ideal option for anyone who requires additional frozen food storage. You can store leftovers, seasonal fruits and vegetables, or your own homemade meals in them. Many models have separate baskets and dividers that can be removed so that you can arrange your items in the way you'd like. There are also models that are energy efficient and require less power to operate.
If you are looking for a chest freezer for keeping in your garage or shed be sure to choose models designed to withstand cold temperatures. Some are made to operate in temperatures of as low as -10° Celsius.
This budget model gives you nearly 100 litres of freezer space and fits neatly in an uncluttered corner of your kitchen. It's not frost-free and it lacks the ability to display temperature in a digital format. However, the price is so low that these compromises can be easily overlooked.
This chest freezer is a great option if you want an extra-large freezer, but don't need a premium for the top-of-the high-end model. Its 255-litre capacity provides enough space for summer icecreams or stews that are cooked in batch during winter. The sleek black finish blends well with any style of home. It also comes with a manual defrost mechanism and drain, and a durable vinyl-coated tray to help you divide up your meals.
Energy efficiency
A freezer is a great addition to any kitchen. It can reduce food waste by keeping food items frozen. However, it may cost more energy because it requires more energy to keep frozen meals cool than a refrigerator.
Think about buying an appliance that is Energy Star certified to reduce your energy usage. These models are insulated with foam and use a type of refrigerant called 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane, which does not deplete the ozone layer and is considered safe for indoor usage. Upright freezers require more energy to run as they require a bigger footprint and are less well-insulated than chest freezers.
Since they are shorter and lower, longer, chest freezers offer more storage space. They can take up an enormous amount of floor space, and you'll need to account for the door size, which can swing to the left or right.
To save space and money, consider an appliance with built-in storage baskets to keep food items organized. A wire basket lets you to store more food items on smaller space than shelves. This is a great option for families with little storage space. Another feature that can make the chest freezer more cost-effective to operate is manual or auto-defrost. Self-defrosting freezers consume less energy than a manual one and turns off and on regularly to prevent ice accumulation.
Noise
Black chest freezers create less noise than upright freezers, making them perfect for your shed, garage or outbuilding. If you do hear a sound at late at night, it could be due to normal expansion and contraction of wall of the freezer that will not disturb you. Some models are extremely quiet, with a dB average of just 38dB. You won't have to be concerned about disrupting your family or neighbors with loud appliances. Currys own brand Logik provides a selection of quiet black freezers that are surprisingly affordable. Garage-friendly freezers are offered for less than PS200. They here can hold more than 50 litres of storage space.
Defrost time
Most chest freezers require manual defrosting which means you need to unplug the freezer and open it to let all the frozen ice melt. However, some models are easier to defrost than others. The GE FFP245LDBS is in this category. It has a removable basket for easy organization and an interior light and a lid that is counterbalanced so it will not strike you on the head when you go to retrieve a frozen pizza from the freezer. It also has a recessed handle to maximize energy efficiency and foam insulation.
Chest freezers are usually purchased to add storage space. They are great for storing large ice cream tubs and bags of frozen vegetables or pieces of meat. Most of them are large in capacity and come with lids that hinges from the top. Some come with bins and dividers inside to aid in organizing, while others are self-defrosting and have locks.
Some of these freezers will last for as long as 48 hours without freezing if you keep the door closed. This is great in the event of an emergency but if you need to keep the freezer in operation for extended time periods you must ensure it is located in a cool area and that it has plenty of airflow. Be cautious not to place anything warm in the freezer, as it will cause the temperature to rise and cause food to melt more quickly.