Deep Freezer
If you’re in the market for a deep freezer, then we’re here to help you find the best one for you and your family. When it comes to deep freezers there are two different types for you to pick from, upright or chest. A deep freezer is perfect to have at home making it easy to stock up and store meat, frozen meals and so much more! You’ll have plenty of space and it will allow you to freezer and store your food for a longer period of time. Deep freezers are also great if you have a large family do your grocery shopping in bulk. This will also allow you to take advantage of many amazing deals on food you may come across.
There are many pros and cons to both an upright deep freezer and a chest deep freezer that you should take into consideration when shopping. A few things you should thing is the location, where will you be placing it and how much noise it makes. The size of deep freezer you want and how much space you have for the locations you’re placing it. If you’re in an early where power outages are common and how long the freezer stays cold and energy use.
Chest Deep Freezer
Chest deep freezers have so many pros and cons if you’re looking to buy one. These chest freezers give you a ton of storage space they have a huge wide-open space to fill. They also come with removable dividers and baskets. This will allow you to separate and keep your freezer organized. Chest Freezers also tend to hold lower steady temperatures and allow less air low. Chest deep freezers also don’t have a self-defrost. This will keep your food frozen with less chance of freezer burn. Plus, in case of a power outage your chest freezer will hold that cold temperature longer. Another great thing about chest freezers are they do come in a few different sized to pick from and what fits best for your freezer needs.
Now there are some down sides to consider with it comes to a chest freezer. One is it can be a little more difficult getting to anything you have one the bottom and to keep your freezer organized having to stack everything. Another thing to thing about before picking a chest freezer is these have to be manual defrosted and can take up a lot of time when you have to defrost. Another thing to consider is having to bend over and reaching all the way down to grab what you want.
Upright Deep Freezer
If you’re thinking about purchasing and upright deep freezer there are definitely a few things, you need to consider. One great thing about an upright freezer is there are so many different ways to keep it organized. The upright freezer gives you adjustable shelfs on the door to use for storage space as well as shelfs and bins. That makes it easy to keep your food organized and be able to grab what you’re looking for without having to dig all the way to the bottom of your freezer. Another great thing about this standing freezer is they have self-defrost options saving you time and effort anytime you need to defrost. They also tend to come in different finishes so you can pick what matches best in your home and they take up less floor space.
There are a few cons to consider about an upright freezer. This deep freezer the item on the door shelfs don’t stay as cold as the rest of the freezer especially if you’re constantly opening and closing it. Another thing to conders with this type of freezer is that it allows more air flow which can increase your chance of freezer burn on your food. The bins that come in this freezer can be good for organization, but they do also take up a lot of space that could be used to store more food and stock up. One last thing to consider is that an upright deep freezer also tends to run a little louder than a chest deep freezer. Which is Definity something to consider depending on where you’re placing your freezer.
Top Rated Freezer
Now we have a list of a few of the top-rated freezers on the market. These are a range in prices, sizes and a mix between chest and upright. These are all great deep freezers to take into consideration if you’re in the market.
First, we have the GE Garage Ready Chest Freezer. This freezer has a large storage space being 21.7 cu. ft. This freezer has multiple layers of baskets for extra organization. It also has an audible alarm to alert you in any change in temperature. This large freezer is $1179 but you can find it for as low as $962 when on sale. This freezer has amazing reviews saying it gives them tons of storage, easy to organize and heavy duty!
Then there is the GE Garage Ready 14.1 cu. ft. Frost Free Upright Freezer. This freezer gives you a ton of freezer space while taking up little floor space. This is a frost-free freezer and comes with a key to lock up making sure it’s not being constantly opened. This one comes in at $899. Reviews on this freezer say easy to organize, plenty of space, and runs super quiet!
If you’re looking for something a little smaller and a lot more affordable then this Midea Chest Freezer is one you have to look at. This freezer is 5.0 Cubic Feet and comes at a much lower price than some of the models at just $299. This freezer is great for a small family and if you’re looking for just a little extra freezer space. It also lets you adjust the temperature you want.
Another amazing upright freezer is this Whirlpool SideKick Frost-free Upright Freezer This freezer has a large capacity at 17.7-cu ft. Giving you a ton of space to stock up on all your frozen goods. This one also includes 4 Freezer shelves, 4 door shelves and a slide-out basket. This one is on the more expensive side at $2299.
One more Chest deep freezer that has caught our eye is this Magic Chef Chest Freezer. This chest freezer gives you 7.0 cu. ft of storage space. This freezer has sliding baskets to help you stay organized. As well as an upfront drain making it easy to defrost, drain and clean. This freezer also is a slightly smaller one if you have less space for your freezer. This one is only $259! This freezer is said to run quiet, just enough space to stock up on meat.
This Whirlpool Frost-free Upright Freezer is one more you have to look into. This upright freezer is a best seller at Lowe’s! With 15.7-cu ft storage space, an interior light, and has a fast freeze. This freezer is shorter than the average upright freezer but still gives you all the space you need. This is normally $799 but you can tend to find it on sale for just $673! People tend to love the inter light making it easy to see what they are looking for. This also gives tons of space and the reviews say easy to keep it organized.
One more freezer you should take a look at is this GE Appliances Garage Ready Chest Freezer. This chest freezer is said to be one of the best freezers on the market. This is said to have the best longevity when it comes to deep freezers. This also has the inter lights, sliding baskets lock and key. This GE freezer goes for $979 but you can find it on sale for just $920. This freezer receives 4.7 out of 5 starts. People love this freezer!
This GE Appliances Upright Freezer is another one with amazing reviews. It has 14.1 Cubic ft giving enough space and is frost free. It also has adjustable temperature, lock and key, and a long 5-foot cord. This also has amazing reviews and customers love how fast it gets to the recommended temperature. This GE Freezer is normally $899 but you can find it on sale at times for $809.
There are many great places to shop for deep freezers like Home Depot, Lowes, Costco, Sam’s Club, Wayfair and even Amazon! Another great place to shop is Walmart, they have lots of different sizes and price options.
Tips for using your new freezer
Now that you have your deep freezer there are a few tips you may find helpful. To save money and energy you can try to place your freezer in a cooler area of your home like a basement. Another great tip is to try and limit the number of times you open your freezer. This will reduce the amount of air flow which will lower your chance of freezer burn and saving energy. This is when the locks come in handy! Another thing to think about having an inventory list outside your freezer. This way you can keep track of what you have without having to open it. Don’t forget to label everything in your freezer, making it easier to find what you’re looking for. Don’t forget to properly wrap your meat. This will reduce moister and allow your food to stay fresh longer in the freezer.
Now it’s up to you to decides which deep freezer is best for you. If you’re looking for any other types of freezers, we have tons of amazing deals you’ll have to check out! Along with any other kitchen appliances you may be shopping for to go with your new deep freezer. Let us know which one you thing is best.
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