Why Buy a Mini Chest Freezer?

If you are a fan of stockpiling bargains that you can freeze and require more freezer space, a chest freezer is ideal. They are typically located in garages or outbuildings. They let you benefit from the price reductions offered by supermarkets.

Currys own brand is a great value for the money. It comes with plenty of storage (around five bags) and an A+ rating for energy efficiency, which means it's a bargain to run. It also features a counterbalanced, top which makes it easier to sort through food.

Capacity

A small chest freezer is a good choice when you don't have the space for a larger freezer but still want to store enough ice cream for summer or stews in bulk in winter. These smaller models are typically smaller and more spacious than full-sized models, so they consume less space. Some of them are able to fit in your garage. This is a great solution for those who grow their own produce or buy in large quantities and then freeze it for later use.

Some models have a basket on top which keeps bags of frozen peas, or homemade ice lollies upright. This stops small or frequently used foods from being thrown to the bottom of the fridge. They can be used to store spare bags of frozen baguettes or bread, along with other things.

The cheapest chest freezers can cost more than PS1000 and are often placed under the kitchen sink or utility room. If you're looking for something more stylish then the Bush BECF99L has a smart black case and comes with a front drain port that makes defrosting much easier. This model is a little bit shallower than some of its competitors but still offers up to 100 litres of storage space and can accommodate three bags of shopping.

Energy efficiency

A chest freezer can make mealtimes easier for families that cook a lot of batch cooking or who want to avoid food waste. It can also cut down on trips to the store particularly if you are growing your own fruits and vegetables. Vincent Finazzo of Riverwards Produce in Philadelphia says it's great for storing excess produce and creating microwaveable meals.

Chest freezers are typically extremely well-insulated, meaning they don't lose much of their cold air when the door is opened, which happens with fridge and freezer doors. They can also be incredibly energy efficient, particularly if you choose one equipped with low-frost technology. Low frost models need defrosting less frequently, and can reduce your electric bill.

A lot of chest freezers have features that improve their effectiveness even more. Look for a power-outage promise that indicates the unit will not be frozen during an outage, and an alarm that warns you of rising temperatures or warning light to alert 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 estimate of the amount it costs to run. It is usually found in the number in the manual, or on the freezer's energy label. Some also feature an accessory basket that can be hung onto the top of the freezer, which prevents small items from getting lost in the chaos below.

Noise

This Bosch integrated model is just the right amount of space to be unobtrusive. It is perfect for caravans and motorhomes as well as kitchenettes, and student accommodation. It has a capacity of 100 litres which is enough to store three shopping bags. It is also energy efficient and has an A+ rating which means it doesn't cost much to operate. It can keep food frozen for up to 30 hours without power, making it an ideal backup freezer in the event of a blackout.

It has a simple design and doesn't generate much noise, which is great for those who don't want their freezer to disturb them when they're working in the living or kitchen. It comes with a useful interior light and storage baskets that make it easy to organize.

Baskets for storage

Since chest freezers consist of one big space that can be challenging to organize, look for models that come with wire storage baskets that can be hung over the rim. These will lift everyday items such as frozen vegetables and chopped onions out of the chaos that could be below. They're also useful for things that need to be kept upright such as open containers of frozen beans or oven chips.

A high-temperature light or alarm is a useful feature buyers love. This will notify you when the freezer gets too hot after cleaning or defrosting, or when you add a lot of food that is not frozen. This is a valuable safety feature, especially when you are planning to put your mini chest freezer in your garage or outside buildings.

Despite its modest size and small footprint, this Bush model offers plenty of extra freezer space for a low price. It's ideal for storing summer ice-creams and stews that you cook in batches in winter. You can also use it as a storage unit in your garage or outbuilding. It's also easy to get into due to the counterbalanced lid that will not shut your head when you go through it.

Chest freezers are notorious for accumulating a lot of food waste. If not organized properly, it is easy to forget what they are stocked with. However, there are plenty of ways to make a tiny chest freezer easier to use and less prone to wasting. The proper system of organisation whether it's a basic magnet list or an elaborate freezer inventory sheet (there here is an example here) is essential to ensure that your mini-chest freezer operates smoothly.