Why Buy a Mini Chest Freezer?
If you like to stockpile bargains that are freezable and need more freezer space, the chest freezer is the best option. They are typically located in outbuildings or garages. They allow you to benefit from the price reductions offered by supermarkets.
This Currys own brand provides a decent amount of storage (around five bags) for the price. It comes with an A+ energy rating so it's cheap to run. It also features a counterbalanced, top which makes it easier to sort through food.
Capacity
A small chest freezer is a great choice when you don't have the space to install a taller freezer however you still need to store enough ice cream for the summer months or stews in bulk in winter. These smaller designs are often shorter and wider than their full-sized counterparts, which means they take up significantly less room. Some of them can fit in your garage. This is a great option for those who grow their own vegetables or buy in bulk and then freeze it.
Some models include an extra basket or two at the top to hold bags of frozen peas, or homemade Ice lollies upright, and to prevent small or commonly used food items from being lost in the bottom of the freezer. They are also useful to store spare bags of baguettes or frozen bread as well as other items that you may be able to fit in.
The cheapest freezers are usually under PS150 and can be placed under your kitchen sink, or in a utility room with larger chest designs can be more than PS1000. If you're looking for something more modern The Bush BECF99L features a sleek black case that comes with an opening for the drain on the front which makes defrosting simpler. The model is a less deep than its competitors, but it offers up to 100 litres storage capacity and can hold up to three bags of shopping.
Energy efficiency
A chest freezer can simplify mealtimes for families that do a lot of batches of cooking or want to reduce food waste. It can also cut down on trips to the market, particularly if you grow your own vegetables and fruits. Vincent Finazzo of Riverwards Produce in Philadelphia says it's great for storing surplus produce and making microwaveable meals.
Chest freezers are usually very well-insulated. This means they do not lose the same amount of cold air when they are opened as refrigerator and freezer doors can. They can also be extremely energy efficient, especially if you choose one with low-frost technology. Low frost models require defrosting less frequently, and can reduce your electricity bill.
Many chest freezers come with features that can boost their effectiveness even more. Be sure to look for a power-outage assurance, which signifies that the unit will remain frozen even during a power loss and also a high-temperature warning or light, which alerts you when the interior temperature has risen.
It is also important to check the annual consumption of energy in kWh. This will give you a good idea of its cost to run. You'll find this figure in the manual or on the freezer's energy label. Some freezers also have a storage basket that clips over the top of the freezer, which prevents small items from getting lost in the chaos below.
Noise
This Bosch integrated model is just enough space to here be inconspicuous. It is ideal for caravans and motorhomes as in addition to kitchenettes and student accommodations. 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 which means it doesn't cost much to operate. It also keeps food frozen, even when there is no power for up to 30 hours, which makes it useful as a backup freezer in case of a blackout.
It's simple in design and doesn't make much noise, which is ideal for those who don't want their fridge to be a nuisance while working in the living or kitchen. It has a convenient interior lighting system and storage baskets to make it easy to organise.
Storage baskets
Since chest freezers are one big space that can be challenging to manage, search for models that come with wire storage baskets that attach to the edge. They can elevate ordinary items like frozen vegetables and chopped onions from the chaos that can be beneath. These are also helpful for items like open oven chips or open packets, or frozen vegetables that need to be kept straight.
An alarm that is activated at high temperatures is a further feature buyers appreciate. This will alert you when the freezer becomes too warm after cleaning or defrosting it, or adding a lot of food that is not frozen. This is a crucial safety feature, especially when you intend to put your mini chest freezer in the garage or outbuildings.
This Bush model is a good size and offers plenty of freezer space for an affordable price, even with its tiny size. It's ideal for storage of summer ice creams and stews that are cooked in batches, and it can even be used in a garage or outbuilding in the event that you wish to. It's also simple to get into thanks 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 clutter. If they're not properly organized it's easy to forget what they are stocked with. There are a variety of ways to make your small chest freezer more easily accessible and less likely to throw away food. It doesn't matter if it's a simple list on a poster or an extensive inventory sheet for the freezer (there's an example here) The right organizing system will ensure that your mini chest freezer operates smoothly.