Deep Freezer Vs Chest Freezer:
A chest freezer is perfect for long-term storage due to extra insulation. If you are looking for some extra cold storage space for bulk size vegetables, meat, and other items, a chest freezer is a better option. Deep freezers usually come as chest freezers or upright freezers. Upright freezer works best for the usual storage of food items but is not right for bulk storage.
If you like to prepare food and meals ahead of time, you may not have space in your refrigerator for these items. So, this is the time to buy a chest freezer. There are many reasons to prefer a chest freezer over other deep freezers:
The Appearance of the Freezer:
A chest freezer sits horizontally on the floor and provides enough storage space as it is deep in comparison to other deep freezers like an upright freezer. Upright freezers look like refrigerators and have various compartments for food storage. Although, finding food is easier with an upright deep freezer but for long-term storage chest freezers are the best.
Energy Efficient Freezer:
Another plus point of buying a chest freezer is energy efficiency. Chest freezers are more energy efficient as compare to upright deep freezers. Normally, a chest freezer cost a little more than £3+ per month while upright freezer cost around £10 a month to run. You can also find energy-efficient models for further energy-saving options.
Another benefit of chest freezers is that they can keep the food frozen for 2-3 days if the power goes out. But upright deep freezer can only keep the food frozen for one day without the power supply.
Storage Provided By Freezer:
Both chest freezers and other deep freezers like upright freezers are available with different storage capacities. Usually, the chest freezer has a single wire basket that makes it difficult to organize items. And this is the only point that is more in favor of an upright deep freezer.
But now with the innovation in the freezer industry, chest freezers have different storage baskets and storage compartments that make organization easier. Even some models have drawers that you can easily pull out to get access to a specific food.
Installation of Freezer:
Installation of a chest freezer requires more floor space than an upright deep freezer. Make sure there is a plug available near the place where you want to place the chest freezer. Upright deep freezer although takes less floor space but they require space to open gates of the freezer.
While installation of a chest freezer, leave some space behind it if you are installing it against the wall. It will make it easier to open the freezer gate.
Cost of Freezer:
The cost of a chest freezer is also less than the upright deep freezer. Usually, a 14 cubic foot chest freezer costs £400-£600 without labor cost which is around £100. So, the total cost is £450 to £600. But the cost of an upright deep freezer ranges from £450-£600 without labor cost that is £100-£200. Therefore, the total cost of installing an upright deep freezer ranges from £500-£800.
Lifespan of Freezer:
The life span of a chest freezer is longer than an upright deep freezer and this is because of its shape. Chest freezers don’t overheat. Moreover, they do not leak fluids and they are made with long-term usage in mind.
The usual life of a chest freezer is 15 years to 20 years approximately. While the lifespan of upright deep freezer works in good condition for 10 years to 15 years.
Freezer and Freezer Burn:
We recommend you a chest freezer because of its ability to provide consistent temperature to the stored food too. Air circulation is also less in chest freezers as compared to upright deep freezers which prevent freezer burn.
Food stored in the chest freezer can be stored for months without freezer burn. But food stored in upright deep freezers is more prone to freezer burn.
