The Best Chest Freezers in the UK

Our experts have reviewed the best chest freezers to help find one that suits your home. These huge freezers are perfect for hunters, families and gardeners who want to make the most of their harvest.

Chest freezers unlike upright freezers, require manual defrosting to ensure efficiency and prevent the icing from happening. Strong storage baskets stop small items from becoming lost, and a balanced top lid won't hit you on the head while you search for the frozen pizza you bought last month.

1. Haier HCE519F

If you don't mind paying a little extra to have more space, this durable and built-to-last chest freezer is ideal. With a 252-litre capacity it holds more than 10 bags of groceries and is ideal for large families. It can be used in garages, outbuildings without heating and even in the home. Low frost technology makes it simple to maintain and requires only defrosting once in a few years.

The lid is balanced so that you can easily sift your items and not have to be concerned about the lid hitting you in the head. This is particularly useful in the case of retrieving forgotten frozen fish fingers. There's a wire storage basket that clips onto the edge for smaller items as well as an internal light that is built-in to help you sift through things easily.

The energy consumption of the freezer is rated as A in the latest energy efficiency scale, so it's a good option if you're looking to lower your electric bills. It will keep your food secure for up to 24 hrs in the event of a power outage, bringing peace of assurance.

3. LOGIK L198CFB20

If you're a serious hunter who loves to freeze your hunt or simply want some extra storage chest freezers are an excellent solution. These models are made to be installed in garages or outbuildings that are not heated. They are able to operate at lower temperatures than a fridge freezer because they are positioned in a place where hot air rises while cold air falls.

This black model is elegant and has a 142-litre capacity. It will look great in your garage. It comes with an adjustable thermostat and a counterbalanced lid that is safe for your fingers. The only negative is that it needs manual defrost, so you'll have to reach inside using a scraper periodically.

It's classified A+ for energy efficiency. It has a clever fast-freeze function that allows you to lower the temperature quicker than a typical freezer, making it simple for you to fill it up on those summer ice creams or stews made in bulk. It's also perfect for outbuildings and can be left to run at temperatures as low as 15C. It is also able to safely keep food items for up to 16 hours in the event of a power failure.

4. Bush BECF99L

This Bush chest freezer is ideal when you're looking for additional storage for a price that is affordable. It's a great size for tucking away in a spare corner of your house and is suitable for use in unheated areas like garages and outbuildings. It's nearly silent and is counterbalanced so that it won't block you when you are removing food. chest freezers ebay uk The only downside is that it doesn't have a display with a digital screen or temperature warnings, and there's only one storage basket in the freezer.

The chest freezer has the capacity of 139 litres, that's enough to store 10 shopping bags for the majority of households. It's also small and quiet, meaning it will not take up much space in your kitchen. It's got an A+ energy rating, which means it's low-cost to run and good for the environment as well. Dual cooling lets you use it as a refrigerator, which is great if you want to store cold drinks in the summer.