Black Chest Freezers
Black chest freezers provide plenty of space to store frozen food. They're a great choice for areas experiencing power outages because they are more durable than upright freezers.
If you plan to keep your model in the dark basement or garage, look for models that feature interior lighting. This feature will make it easier to find your food and avoid energy waste.
Capacity
Anyone who needs to store extra frozen food can benefit from a chest freezer. You can store leftovers, seasonal fruit and vegetables, or your own homemade meals in them. A lot of models come with separate baskets and dividers that can be removed, which allows you to arrange your contents in a manner that is sensible to you. You can also find models that are energy-efficient and use less power for operation.
Look for models designed for cold temperatures if intend to store an upright freezer in your garage or shed. Some are built to operate at temperatures as low as -10 degrees Celsius.
This budget model provides almost 100 litres extra freezer space and fits neatly in an uncluttered corner of your kitchen. It's not frost free and doesn't have a temperature display that is digital however, it's affordable enough that those compromises are easily tolerable.
This chest freezer is an excellent option if you want an even bigger freezer but don't have to pay an extra amount for the top of the high-end model. Its capacity of 255 litres is ample enough to hold summer ice creams and batch-cooked winter stews, and it has a smart gloss black finish that blends in with your kitchen. It has an easy defrost and drain system, and an insulated basket made of vinyl that will help you divide your food items into different portions.
Energy efficiency
A freezer can be an excellent addition to any kitchen. It will also help to reduce food waste by freezing extra food items. However, it may increase energy bills because it requires more energy to keep frozen food cool than a refrigerator.
To reduce your energy bills, consider buying a Energy Star qualified chest freezer. 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 consume more energy due to their a larger footprint, and are less insulated.
Because they are smaller and longer, chest freezers provide more storage space. However, they take up lots of floor space and need enough room to accommodate the height of the door which can swing left or right.
To save space and money, select an appliance with a built-in storage basket to organize your food. A wire basket allows you to store more food items into a smaller space than shelves which is a great choice for families with a small storage space. Manual or automatic defrost can also make a chest-freezer more efficient in its operation. Self-defrosting freezers consume less energy than a manual defrosting unit that cycles on and off regularly to prevent the accumulation of ice.
Noise
Black chest freezers create less noise than upright freezers, which makes them perfect for your garage, shed or outbuilding. If read page hear noise at night, this is likely due to the normal expansion and contraction in the freezer walls. This will not disturb anyone. Some models are extremely quiet, averaging just 38dB at their loudest, so you don't have to worry about keeping your neighbors or your family entertained by loud appliances! Currys own brand Logik offers a variety of silent black freezers that are surprisingly affordable. They offer garage friendly freezers with more than 50 cubic litres of storage space for less than PS200.
Defrost time
The majority of chest freezers require to be manually defrosted. This means that you need to disconnect the plug and then open the door to melt all the frozen ice. However some models are simpler to defrost than others. The GE FFP245LDBS is in this category. It comes with an adjustable basket for simple organization and an interior light and a lid that counterbalances so that you won't hit you in the head when you go to retrieve a frozen pizza from the freezer. It also comes with a handle that is recessed for energy efficiency as well as foam insulation.
Chest freezers are commonly bought to give you extra storage space. They are great to store large ice-cream tubs bags, bags of frozen vegetables, or sections of meat. Most of them are large in capacity and come with a lid which can be opened by a hinge at the top. Some come with bins as well as internal dividers to help with organizing, while others have locks and self-defrosting.
Some freezers can last up to 48 hours with no thawing when you keep the door closed. This is great in the event of an emergency, but if you have to keep the freezer open for long durations, you should make sure it is located in a cool area and that it has plenty of airflow. Be sure not to put anything hot into the freezer, as this will alter the temperature and cause it thaw faster.