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The Best Chest Freezers in the UK

Our experts have reviewed chest freezers so you can pick the ideal one for your home. These huge freezers are perfect for hunters, families, and gardeners who want to maximize their harvest.

Chest freezers unlike upright models require manual defrosting to keep the freezer's efficiency high and avoid the icing from happening. Features include sturdy baskets for storage to prevent small items from getting lost in the depths of the freezer and an adjustable lid that won't hit you on the head when you search for the last month's frozen pizza.

1. Haier HCE519F

If you don't mind paying a little extra to have more space, this sturdy and built-to-last chest freezer is perfect. Its capacity of 252 litres is sufficient to hold more than 10 shopping bags and is ideal for families with multiple children. It's made to be used in garages and unheated outbuildings as well. It also features low frost technology for easy maintenance. It only requires defrosting once every few years.

The lid is balanced so it is easy to sift your items and not have to worry about the lid hitting you in the head. This is especially useful when you're looking for frozen fish fingers that have been forgotten. A wire basket is able to be clipped onto the lid to store smaller items. It also has an internal light that aids in sorting through your items.

The energy usage of the freezer is rated as A on the new scale for energy efficiency which makes it a great option if you're looking to save money on electricity. It will keep your food secure for up to 24 hours in case of an outage, giving peace of mind.

3. LOGIK L198CFB20

If you're a fervent hunter and love freezing your catch or just need some extra storage, chest freezers are a great solution. Built to be used in garages or in an unheated outbuildings, these models are able to operate at much lower temperatures than fridge freezers because they're located where cold air drops and hot air rises.

This smart black model has a good-sized 142 litre capacity and looks the business hidden in your garage. It has a counterbalanced lid and a thermostat that can be adjusted. The only drawback is that it needs manual defrost. This means you'll need to reach inside with a scraper every now and then.

It's rated A+ in energy efficiency. It also is equipped with an innovative "fast-freeze" function that reduces the temperature faster than your normal freezer. This makes it easier to make a stock of summer ice creams and stews cooked in batches. It's also a great option for outdoor use and can chest freezers be used in a garage be left alone to operate at temperatures ranging from - to -15C. It is also able to safely store food for up to 16 hours in case of an electrical failure.

4. Bush BECF99L

This Bush chest freezer can provide you with extra storage space for your home at an affordable price. It's a great size for tucking away in a corner of your house and is suitable for use in non-heated rooms like garages or outbuildings. It's nearly silent and has a counterbalanced top to ensure that it won't close on the person who is grabbing food. It doesn't have a digital display, temperature alerts or more than one storage basket.

The chest freezer has large capacity of 139 litres which is enough to store 10 bags of shopping for most households. It's also small and quiet, which means it will not take up much room in your kitchen. It comes with an A+ energy rating, meaning it's economical to run and is good for the environment too. Dual cooling means that you can use it as a refrigerator, which is great if you want to store cold drinks in the summer.