Russell Hobbs RH99CF1001B 99L Freestanding Chest Freezer, Black - 5 Year Guarantee

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Chest freezers come in all sorts of sizes, from small, square, 55 x 62cm deep models to large, deep chests that are more than 110cm wide. While this low-cost chest freezer will work for many households, it certainly isn’t perfect. The L95CFW23 is not recommended for use in outbuildings that are vulnerable to very low temperatures, and there’s no auto-defrost, so you’ll have some scraping to do every now and then. Our guide to the best freezer brands will help you choose the brand for you. Best chest freezer features to consider Key specs – Dimensions: 91.6 x 101 x 69.8cm (HWD); Capacity: 255 litres; Fast freeze: Yes; Energy rating: F; Freezer star rating: 4; Temperature warning: Light; Open door warning: No; Suitable for outbuildings: Yes

Secure Trust Bank PLC (register number 204550) is authorised by the PRA and regulated by the FCA and the PRA. Chest freezers do not come with a fan. This restricts the air circulation, which causes its temperature to be inconsistent. Nevertheless, as long as your chest freezer can keep a below-freezing temperature, it will not harm your foods. A counterbalanced lid will stay fixed in an open position once you’ve lifted it, leaving you with both hands free to add food or rummage around to find the item you’re looking for. Without this, you’ll have to prop the lid up with one hand while you reach inside with the other. Fast-freezeDespite the generous 519-litre capacity, there’s only one basket supplied, so you will need to develop a method of organising your food or you will never find what you’re looking for. You will also need to make sure you’ve got somewhere to put it because it’s large and can’t go in an outbuilding. It can keep your foods cold for as long as three days when there are power outages, or you're moving to another home, as long as its lid is not open. If price is your main priority, this simple freezer will do the job and give you extra space for summer ice creams or batch-cooked winter stews.

Given that this is a pretty hefty chest freezer, we appreciated the inclusion of some small casters on the underside of the appliance. They’ll come in handy if you’re going to keep your freezer in a space where lots of other items are stored, such as a garage.Do you have the patience to defrost it regularly? Chest freezers don't tend to be frost-free, so you'll need to go through the arduous task of defrosting it manually when ice starts to build up. Head to our guide on how to defrost your freezer for our tips. If you’re looking to maximise your frozen food storage and don’t mind paying a premium, the huge Haier HCE519F is the chest freezer to buy.