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The Best Chest Freezers in the UK

Our experts have reviewed the best chest freezers to help find one that is suitable for your home. These cavernous freezers are ideal for hunters, families, and gardeners who want to maximize their harvest.

Unlike upright models, chest freezers require manual defrosting in order to ensure that they are operating efficiently and avoid the icing from spreading. Strong storage baskets stop small items from being lost and a counterbalanced top lid won't strike your head when you are searching for the frozen pizza that was last month.

1. Haier HCE519F

If you don't mind paying a little more to have extra space, this robust and built-to-last chest freezer is the perfect. With a capacity of 252 litres, it can store more than 10 bags of groceries and is suitable for large families. It can be used in garages, outbuildings that are not heated and even in the home. The low-frost technology makes it easy to maintain and only requires defrosting every few years.

The lid is counterbalanced so it is easy to sift your items and not have to worry about the lid hitting you in the head. This is particularly helpful when you're trying to retrieve lost frozen fish fingers. There's the basket's wire that clips onto the lid to hold smaller items, and it has an internal light that is built-in to aid you in separating items 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 bill. It will keep your food safe for up to 24 hours in the event of a power failure too, which is excellent for peace of mind.

3. LOGIK L198CFB20

Chest freezers are a great option for hunters who want to freeze their kills or anyone seeking additional storage. These models are made to be used in garages or outbuildings that aren't heated. They can operate at much lower temperatures than fridge freezer because they are positioned where here hot air rises and cold air falls.

This smart black model has a good-sized 142 litre capacity and looks the business hidden in your garage. It comes with a lid that is counterbalanced and a thermostat that can be adjusted. The only drawback is that you need to manually defrost it, which means you'll need a scraper.

It's evaluated at A+ for energy efficiency. It also has a clever fast-freeze function that helps reduce the temperature faster than the average freezer, making it easier to fill up on summer ice creams or stews that are cooked in batches. It's also a great choice for use in outbuildings and can be left to operate in temperatures down to 15C. It can also safely keep food for up 16 hours in case of a power failure.

4. Bush BECF99L

This Bush chest freezer will provide you with extra storage space for your home at an affordable cost. It's the perfect size to tuck away in an area of your home and can be used in areas that aren't heated such as garages and outbuildings. It's nearly silent and is counterbalanced so that it won't close on the food as you retrieve it. It doesn't include a digital display, temperature alerts or more than one storage basket.

With a capacity of 139 litres the chest freezer is large enough to store 10 bags worth of shopping. It is also compact and quiet so it won't take up too much room in your kitchen. It comes with an A+ energy rating, so it's economical to run and is good for the environment as well. Dual cooling lets you use it as a fridge which is very useful if you need more storage for cold drinks.