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Why Buy a Mini Chest Freezer?

If you are a fan of stockpiling bargains that are freezable and need more freezer space, you should consider a chest freezer. Often found in garages and outbuildings, they enable you to benefit from supermarket price reductions.

This Currys own brand provides a decent amount of storage (around five bags) at a reasonable price. It it has an A+ energy rating, which means it's affordable to run. It also has a counterbalanced top, which makes it easier to organize food.

Capacity

A small chest freezer is a good choice when you don't have room for a larger freezer but you still want to store enough ice cream in the summer months or stews in bulk during winter. These smaller models are typically shorter and wider than their larger counterparts, which means they take up less space. Some of them can be tucked away in your garage. This is an ideal option for people who grow their own food or purchase it in bulk and then freeze it for later use.

Some models include a basket on top that keeps bags of frozen peas, or homemade ice lollies, upright. This prevents small or frequently used foods from falling into the bottom of the fridge. They can also be useful for storing spare bags of baguettes or frozen bread, as well as any other items you might be able to put in.

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

Energy efficiency

A chest freezer can simplify mealtimes for families who are prone to batch cooking or want to cut down on food waste. It can also cut down on trips to the supermarket particularly if you are growing your own vegetables and fruits. Vincent Finazzo of Riverwards Produce in Philadelphia says it's great for keeping excess produce and creating microwave-friendly meals.

Chest freezers are typically well-insulated. This means that they do not lose the same amount of cold air when opened as fridge and freezer doors could. They are also energy efficient, especially when you select one with low-frost technology. Low frost models require less defrosting and will help save electricity costs.

A lot of chest freezers have features that increase their efficiency even more. Look for a power outage promise, which indicates that the freezer will remain frozen during a power cut or a high temperature alarm or light, which alerts you when the temperature inside has increased.

It is worth looking up a model's annual energy consumption in kWh also, since this will give you an idea of how much it costs to run. This figure is typically found in the manual of the freezer or on the energy label. Some freezers have an storage basket that is attached to the top of the freezer, to stop small items from getting lost in the mess beneath.

Noise

This Bosch integrated model is a fantastic choice for caravans and motorhomes, kitchenettes and student accommodation as it offers just enough room to fit quietly. It has a capacity of about 100 litres, which is enough for three bags of groceries, and is energy efficient and has an A+ rating so will not cost much to run. It can also keep food items frozen even when power is not available for up to 30 days which makes it useful as an emergency freezer in the event of a power outage.

It's simple in design and doesn't make a lot of noise, which is perfect for those who don't want their freezer to disturb them when they're working in the living or kitchen. It has a convenient interior lighting and storage baskets to help you organize it.

Storage baskets

Since chest freezers consist of an entire space that is difficult to organize, look for models that come with wire storage baskets that can be clipped over the edge. They can elevate everyday items such as frozen vegetables and chopped onions from the potentially chaotic mess below. They're also great for items which need to be stored upright, like open packets of frozen beans or oven chips.

An alarm that is activated at high temperatures is a useful feature buyers love. This will notify you when the freezer is getting too hot due to cleaning, defrosting, or introducing lots of non-frozen foods. This is an important website security feature, especially in the event that you plan to use the mini chest freezer outdoors or in the garage.

Despite its small size however, this Bush model provides plenty of freezer space for your needs at a reasonable price. It's great for storing summer ice creams and batch-cooked winter stews, and it can even be put in a garage or outbuilding should you wish to. It's also easy to get into due to the lid's counterbalanced design that doesn't close around your head while you search through it.

Chest freezers are notorious for accumulating food clutter and, if not properly organized, it's easy to forget what's inside them. There are many ways to make your small chest freezer more easily accessible and less likely to waste food. The best system of organization, whether it's a simple magnet list or a comprehensive freezer inventory sheet (there is an example here), will ensure that your mini-chest freezer is operating smoothly.