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The Best Chest Freezers in the UK

Our experts have reviewed chest freezers to ensure you can find the right one for your home. These freezers with cavernous spaces are perfect for families, hunters and gardeners who want to make the most of their harvest.

Unlike upright models, chest freezers require manual defrosting to keep them running efficiently and to prevent the ice from forming. Features include sturdy storage baskets to stop small items from being lost in the depths and a lid that is balanced so it won't strike you in the head as you rummage for the last month's frozen pizza.

1. Haier HCE519F

If you're willing to pay an extra amount for more space, this tough and built-to-last a++ chest freezers Uk freezer is perfect. Its capacity of 252 litres is sufficient to hold more than 10 shopping bags and is ideal for large families. It's designed to be used in garages and unheated outbuildings too, and it uses low frost technology for easy maintenance. It only requires defrosting every couple of years.

It also has a counterbalanced lid, so you can sift through your supplies without the lid hitting your head when you're trying to retrieve an old bag of frozen fish fingers. There's a wire storage container that attaches to the rim for smaller items and also has an interior light built-in to help you sift through things easily.

The freezer is rated A on the latest energy efficiency scale. It's a great option for those who want to cut down on your electricity bills. It will keep your food in good condition for up to 24 hrs in the event of an outage, giving peace of assurance.

3. LOGIK L198CFB20

If you're a serious hunter who loves to freeze your game or just want an extra space chest freezers are an excellent solution. They are made to be used in garages or unheated outbuildings. They can operate at much lower temperatures than a fridge freezer, because they are placed in a place where hot air rises while cold air falls.

This black model is elegant and comes with a 142-litre capacity. It will look great in your garage. It comes with an adjustable thermostat and counterbalanced lid that is safe for your fingers. It's only downside is that you have to manually defrost it. So you'll need a scraper.

It's assessed at A+ for energy efficiency. It also has a clever fast-freeze function that allows you to lower the temperature quicker than a typical freezer, making it easier to stock up on ice creams from summer or batch-cooked winter stews. It's also a great choice to use for outdoor purposes and is able to function in temperatures as low as to -15C. It can store food for up to 16 hours in the event of a power outage, too.

4. Bush BECF99L

This Bush chest freezer is perfect if you're looking for extra storage at a low cost. It is a good size to fit in a corner of your house and can be utilized in spaces that aren't heated like garages or outbuildings. It has a lid that is counterbalanced to ensure it doesn't fall over your head while retrieving food and is virtually silent, meaning that you will not be disturbed when you're at home. The only downsides are that it doesn't have a display with a digital screen or temperature warnings, and there's only one storage basket inside the freezer.

The cheap chest freezers for sale uk freezer has a generous 139-litre capacity, which is enough to hold 10 shopping bags for most households. It's also small and quiet, which means it will not take up much space in your kitchen. It is also good for the environment and is rated with an A+ rating. The dual cooling system means you can also use it as a fridge which is particularly useful if you need more storage space in summer for cold drinks.