Why Buy a Mini Chest Freezer?

A chest freezer is a great option for those who love to stock up frozen bargains and need additional freezer space. Most often found in garages and outbuildings, they enable you to benefit from supermarket price reductions.

This Currys own brand offers ample storage (around 5 bags) for the price and is rated with an A+ energy rating which means it's affordable to run. It also has an adjustable lid that makes it easier to divide food.

Capacity

A compact chest freezer is a good option if you don't have enough space to install a taller freezer however, you want to keep enough ice cream during summer or stews in bulk during winter. These smaller models are typically shorter and wider than their full-sized counterparts which means they take up significantly less room. Some can even fit in your garage which makes them a great option for those who cultivate their own food or who prefer to purchase fresh food in bulk and then freeze it as soon as they can.

Some models come with an additional basket that helps keep bags of frozen peas or homemade ice lollies upright. This stops small or often used food items from falling to the bottom of the refrigerator. These can be used to store any bags of frozen baguettes, bread, along with other items.

The cheapest chest freezers may cost more than PS1000 and are often placed under the kitchen sink or in a utility room. The Bush BECF99L comes in an elegant black case that has an opening for drainage on the front to make defrosting simpler. The model is a smaller than its rivals, but it still has up 100 litres of storage capacity and can accommodate up to three bags worth of shopping.

Energy efficiency

A chest freezer can make meals more convenient for households that cook in large batches or want to cut down on food wastage. It can also reduce trips to the market especially if you are growing your own fruits and vegetables. It's a great way to store excess produce and making microwavable meals. Vincent Finazzo, owner of the Philadelphia-based Riverwards Produce.

Chest freezers are usually extremely well-insulated, which means they don't lose much of their cold air when the door is opened as is the case with fridge and freezer doors. They can also be energy efficient, especially when you select one with low-frost technology. Low frost models need to be defrosted less frequently and will save you money on your electricity bills.

Many chest freezers have features that make them more efficient. You should look for a power outage promise, which indicates that the unit will remain frozen during a power cut or high-temperature alarm or light, which alerts you if the temperature in the freezer has increased.

It's worth checking a model's annual energy consumption in kWh, too, as this will give you an idea of the amount it will cost to run. You can usually find this information in the manual or on the freezer's energy label. Some freezers come with an accessory basket that can be attached to the top of the freezer, to stop small items from getting lost in the chaos underneath.

Noise

This Bosch integrated model is a great choice for caravans and motorhomes as well as kitchenettes and student accommodations because it has just enough space to be able to fit quietly. It has a good capacity of about 100 litres, enough for three shopping bags, and it is energy efficient, with an A+ rating so won't cost you too much to run. It can also keep food items frozen even when power is not available for 30 hours making it useful as a backup freezer in case in the event of a blackout.

It has a simple design and doesn't make a lot of noise, which is perfect for those who don't want their freezer to be a nuisance while working in the kitchen or living room. It has a convenient interior light and storage baskets that help you organize it.

Storage baskets

Since chest freezers are one huge space that is difficult to organise, look for models that come with wire storage baskets that be clipped over the edge. These will elevate ordinary items like frozen vegetables and chopped onions out of the chaos that could be below. They can also be helpful for items like open packets or oven chips or frozen vegetables that require to be kept in a straight position.

Another feature that many customers love is a high temperature alarm or light. It will notify you if the freezer becomes too warm after cleaning or defrosting it, or adding a lot of food items that are not frozen. This is a valuable safety feature, especially if you plan to use your mini chest freezer in the garage or outside buildings.

This Bush model offers plenty of freezer space for an affordable price, despite its tiny size. It's great for storing summer ice creams or stews cooked in bulk, and it can even be used in an outbuilding or garage in the event that you wish to. It's also simple to use due to the lid that is counterbalanced and doesn't close around your head as you rummage through it.

Chest freezers are notorious for accumulating food clutter and, if not properly organized, it's easy to overlook the contents. But, there are plenty of ways to make a small chest freezer easier to use and less prone to waste. It doesn't matter if it's a simple list on a magnetic website board or an extensive inventory sheet for your freezer (there's an example here) The best organising system will ensure that your mini chest freezer functions smoothly.