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Black Chest Freezers Black chest freezers provide plenty of space for your frozen food items. They're an excellent choice for areas experiencing power outages as they allow food to remain frozen longer than upright freezers. If you plan to keep your model in a dark basement or garage, look for models that come with interior lighting. This feature will help you locate your food items and reduce energy waste. Capacity A chest freezer is a good choice for anyone who requires additional frozen food storage. You can store your homemade meals, leftovers or seasonal vegetables and fruits in the freezers. Many models have separate baskets and dividers that can be removed, to allow you to organize your items in a manner that is logical to you. You can also find energy-efficient models that require less power for operation. Look for models designed to withstand cold temperatures if you are planning to keep a chest freezer in your shed or garage. Certain models are designed to work in temperatures as low -10 degrees Celsius. This model is budget-friendly and offers nearly 100 litres extra freezer space and fits neatly in an empty corner of your kitchen. It's not frost-free and it does not have a digital display of temperature. However, the cost is such that these compromises are easy to overlook. If you're looking for a larger freezer but don't want pay for the best model, this chest freezer from Hotpoint is a good choice. Its 255 litre capacity is ample enough to hold summer ice creams and batch-cooked winter stews, and it has sleek black gloss finish that blends into your kitchen. It also features a manual defrost system and drain, along with an extremely durable vinyl-coated container to help you divide your meals. Energy efficiency A freezer can be a wonderful addition to any kitchen. It can also help cut down on food waste by freezing additional foods. It can increase energy costs however, since it takes more energy to keep frozen food cold than a refrigerator. Consider buying a chest freezer that is Energy Star certified to reduce your energy usage. These models are insulated with foam and use a type of refrigerant called 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane, which does not deplete the ozone layer and is considered safe for indoor usage. Upright freezers consume more energy to run since they have a larger footprint and are less well-insulated than chest models. Chest freezers can provide more storage space than upright freezers as they are wider and lower to the floor. They can take up the majority of floor space, and you'll need to allow for the door height, which may be able to swing left or right. Choose a freezer that comes with a built-in basket that can be used to organize your food. This will help you save space and money. A wire basket allows you to store more food items into a smaller space than shelves, which is a good choice for families with a limited storage space. Manual or automatic defrost can also make a chest freezer more economical to run. Self-defrosting models require less energy to run than a manually defrosted one and is able to turn off and on every few minutes to prevent the buildup of ice. Noise Black chest freezers are quieter than upright freezers and as such, they're great for garages, sheds or outbuildings. If you hear noise at night, this is likely due to the normal expansion and contraction of the walls of the freezer. This will not keep anyone awake. Some models are extremely quiet, averaging only 38dB. You don't have to worry about disturbing your family or neighbours with loud appliances. Currys' own brand Logik offers a range of quiet black freezers that are affordable. Garage-friendly freezers are available for less than PS200. They have over 50 litres in storage space. Defrost time The majority of chest freezer s require to be manually defrosted. This means that you must unplug it and open the door to melt the ice. However some models are simpler to defrost than others. The GE FFP245LDBS can be one of the latter. It comes with an adjustable basket for easy organization as well as an interior lighting and a lid that counterbalances so that you will not hit you on the head when you try to pick up a frozen pizza from the bottom of the freezer. It also has a recessed handle to improve energy efficiency and foam insulation. Chest freezers are often purchased to provide extra storage space. They are ideal for storing large ice-cream tubs, bags frozen vegetables, or sections of meat. The majority of them have huge capacities and come with lids which can be opened by a hinge at the top. Some come with bins and internal dividers that aid in the organization of the room, while others come with locks and are self-defrosting. Some of these freezers will last for as long as 48 hours without thawing if you keep the door closed. If you have to keep your freezer open for an extended time, make sure you put it in a cool location with plenty of airflow. Be careful not to place anything that is warm in the freezer, as it will increase the temperature and cause food to thaw more quickly.