The best chest freezers for 2022

Very often there is a need for long-term preservation of certain products in a frozen state. This is convenient when harvesting fresh berries, fruits and vegetables, not canned, meat products and a variety of semi-finished products of their own production or bought in a store. And although now the freezers of a household refrigerator can be quite large, sometimes their volume is still not enough. How to be in such a case? There is a way out: you can purchase a freestanding freezer or, as they are called differently, a chest.

Having come to such a decision, you should study the range, types and functionality of chest freezers.

Selection Criteria

If it has already been decided that a regular refrigerator and its freezer are too small for the needs of the family, then:

1. First of all, designate the monetary range of the acquisition. Today's market offers many models with different prices, which determine the set of functions, specifications, design and all other indicators.
2. You need to think about the size and volume of the purchase, its design and the place where it will stand.
3. Determine for yourself the type of defrost. No frost is considered the most practical, since there is no need to frequently turn off and defrost. It is enough to do this once a year.
4. How long will food be stored in the chest. The class of the model depends on this.
5. Are there often problems with a power outage so that the freezer can withstand the required amount of time offline.
6. A purely individual criterion - the method of control - as it is more convenient manually or automatically.
7. If the plans include freezing fresh berries, fruits, vegetables, then quick freezing is important, thanks to which all the beneficial properties of the products will be preserved.

Chest Freezer Classification

Varieties of such freezers can be conditionally divided according to certain criteria:

• By design.

Although the chest freezer implies a horizontal loading of products and a pedestal shape, there may still be differences in appearance. For example, this applies to the cover of the unit. Depending on the purpose of use, the top of the refrigerator may be different: in trade, chests with glass doors will be more relevant so that there is a good overview of the goods inside.For domestic home use, a solid solid cover is more practical, the surface of which can also become an additional area for the hostess.

• According to the energy saving class.

Saving electricity is a rather important point in buying large household appliances, since they can “eat up” more energy, that is, increase budget spending. The energy class is a characteristic that shows the important relationship between real consumption and energy use standards. So, class A ++ is considered the most profitable (30% of the total norm), followed by A + (up to 42%) and A (up to 55%), B and C consume from 55 to 90%, the most "gluttonous" class D (90-100% of the norm).

• By way of management.

It can be mechanical (manual), when all settings are set manually using rotary switches, or automatic (electronic), all the necessary indicators are entered using a sensor or buttons and displayed.

Specifications that will inevitably affect the choice of chest freezer

1. Volume. Capacity is the very first indicator that plays a role when buying. There is a large range from 100 liters to 500 liters. As a rule, 100-350 liter volume is enough for home use.
2. Temperature and freezing class. Each freezer has temperature barriers that can be adjusted and changed. As a rule, they fluctuate between -18 and -24 degrees. The freezing class is also reflected on the marking for each chamber in the form of asterisks (*). This is where the retention period is determined. It can be from one week to 12 months.
3. Power parameter - quantitative possibilities of the chest for freezing products in 24 hours (according to settings 5-15 kg / day).
4. The ability to independently maintain the temperature. A power outage or the need for transportation is quite possible during operation. It is important here how long the chest is able to keep the cold inside. This indicator is indicated in the technical documentation and operating instructions. The lowest threshold is 19-13 hours, the maximum is up to 30 hours.
5. functional spectrum. Depends on the cost of the freezer and can be either a minimum set of functions or an advanced one:

• "No frost", providing dry freezing without freezing and the need for frequent defrosting;
• "Lock" from children - protection against "unauthorized" entry of younger family members, blocking the opening handle and electronic settings, if any. Often this function prevents accidents, so if there are children in the house, it is better to consider its presence.
• Sound signals (when the door is forgotten or left open for more than one minute);
• "Quick frost" or "quick freezing", using which any food can be frozen in a short time, while retaining more nutrients.

The best chest freezers of the budget range

Hansa FS200.3

Options	Characteristics
Energy consumption	A+ (216 kWh/year)
Control	Electromechanical
defrosting	manual
Capacity (l)	197
Dimensions w/d/h (cm)	98/56/84,5
Weight, kg)	36
Cost, rub.)	15500

Country of origin: Germany. Although the production facilities are located in China, the German quality of a well-known company speaks for itself. Convenience and practicality manifest themselves in the internal arrangement: two full-fledged divisions and a hanging basket. There will be no problems with the storage of different types of products.The surface from the middle has an antibacterial coating, which provides protection against various kinds of microbes and mold, as well as from the appearance of a “refrigerator smell”: all contents will be fresh and tasty for a long time. When the power is turned off, the cold remains for 30 hours.

• Favorable price-quality ratio;
• Convenient two-chamber division;
• High-quality antibacterial protection;
• Great opportunities for freezing per day - 10 kg of products;
• Long keeps the internal temperature in a power-free state;
• Saving electricity (A +);
• Compact dimensions.

• Defrost manual, no frost;
• No handle lock.

Bravo XF-232ADGR

Options	Characteristics
Energy consumption	BUT
Control	Electronic
defrosting	manual
Capacity (l)	230
Dimensions w/d/h (cm)	80/56.5/82.6
Cost, rub.)	13500

Domestic production makes it possible to purchase a large volume for affordable money. Such a chest is suitable for a large family, where there is a need for procurement and stocking of food for future use. In addition, additional functions are not typical for the budget series, there is also a child protection unit, temperature indication, as well as the type of control - electronic.

There is only one chamber, but 2 baskets are included for additional convenience of food storage. The design is easily moved on wheels, which is very convenient when you need to move it.

• Large volume at a favorable price;
• Energy class A;
• Electronic control settings;
• There are basket sections for internal organization;
• Additional functionality at a budget cost: child protection, indication when the temperature rises;
• There is a choice of colors.

• Manual defrost;
• One freezer.

Kraft BD(W)-200QX

Options	Characteristics
Energy consumption	A (347 kWh/year)
Control	Electromechanical
defrosting	manual
Capacity (l)	175
Dimensions w/d/h (cm)	81.5/52.5/83.3
Weight, kg)	36
Cost, rub.)	10000

Country of origin: Russia. A decent amount of freezer for a reasonable price. It differs in temperature indicators: the lowest possible temperature is -24, which will allow you to quickly freeze a large number of products. This model can be called simple, compact and, at the same time, convenient to use: two-type electromechanical control, manual defrost, internal basket sections, handle block and setting panels. The main advantage of this freezer is the noiselessness of the compressor (about 40 dB).

• The ratio of capacity and price;
• The presence of protection-block from children;
• Internal auxiliary removable sections for products;
• Quiet operation, does not create sound discomfort.

• Conventional manual defrosting;
• There are no wheels to move.

Biryusa 155VK

Options	Characteristics
Energy consumption	365 kWh/year
Control	mechanical (+electro)
defrosting	manual
Capacity (l)	137
Dimensions w/d/h (cm)	75.5/55.4/81.4
Weight, kg)	37
Cost, rub.)	9500

One of the most affordable models in terms of cost with an average volume of capacity. The manufacturer is Russia, which explains the affordability of the price. The compact size and relative noiselessness make it possible to place this useful unit directly in the kitchen, without inventing a special place. The duration of storage of products is guaranteed by their freezing to - 18 degrees. For the convenience of packaging the contents there are baskets.

• Comfortable size and capacity;
• Electromechanical control;
• Ease of movement across the floor.

• Energy consumption leaves much to be desired (365 kWh/year). Such consumption is often typical for larger chests;
• Manual defrost;
• There are no additional features.

Renova FC-110C

Options	Characteristics
Energy consumption	310 kWh/year
Control	electromechanical
defrosting	manual
Capacity (l)	110
Dimensions w/d/h (cm)	51.5/52.5/84.5
Cost, rub.)	8500

Super compact chest freezer made in Portugal. Stylish, simple and roomy. Given the low cost, there are no additional functionalities. Freezing up to -18 degrees, maximum 5 kg per day. Shelf life of products up to 1 year. Perfect for even the smallest kitchen.

• Price;
• Compactness and simplicity;
• Freezing about 5 kg / day to - 18 degrees.

• High power consumption with small capacity;
• Not no frost.

The best "No Frost" models

Liebherr GT 6122

Options	Characteristics
Energy consumption	A+ (388 kWh/year)
Control	Electronic
Capacity (l)	605
Dimensions w/d/h (cm)	165.3/80.9/91.5
Cost, rub.)	50000

German quality, combining comfort and a high-class feature set. The useful volume of capacity is 572 liters, an impressive freezing capacity per day is 33 kilograms. Low noise level and long battery life (more than two days). There is an important fast freezing function. With all these indicators, the freezer is quite economical in terms of electricity consumption and has an A + class, the approximate annual consumption figure is 388 kW. Given the large volume, the manufacturer has provided 3 packing baskets inside the chest.

This model is perfect for a large family, where the stock of food is large, or in trade, for auxiliary storerooms, since the lid is deaf and cannot be used as a showcase for goods.

• The high cost is fully consistent with the quality and volume proposed by the manufacturer;
• Economy energy class A +;
• Quiet operation and does not cause discomfort to hearing;
• High power that allows you to freeze many products at the same time;
• Long period of holding the temperature without power supply;
• Electronic control of the unit;
• There is a quick freeze function.

• High price.

Gorenje FH 40 BW

Options	Characteristics
Energy consumption	B (562 kWh/year)
Control	Electromechanical
Capacity (l)	400
Dimensions w/d/h (cm)	130/70/85
Weight, kg)	48
Cost, rub.)	27000

The chest of the Slovenian manufacturer is distinguished by its power and spaciousness. With a total volume of 400 liters, the usable volume is 380 liters and the daily freezing capacity reaches 26 kg. Without power, the freezer can be up to 38 hours and perfectly maintain the internal temperature offline. For ease of use, there are small divisions inside for sorting products, as well as a hanging section in the form of a basket. Of the additional functions, super-freezing is available, light indication when the door is open. The model is characterized by almost silent operation of the compressor (43 dB).

• capacity and power;
• Battery life (cold retention);
• Practical organization of internal operation;
• Noiselessness of work;
• There is a super freeze function.

• High electricity consumption (class B);
• Mechanical control.

Snezh MLK 350

Options	Characteristics
Energy consumption	2.28 kW/day
Control	Electromechanical
Capacity (l)	315
Dimensions w/d/h (cm)	100/60/80
Weight, kg)	57
Cost, rub.)	19000

Excellent Russian-made freezer. Spacious and practical: a usable volume of 315 liters plus a convenient internal organization with baskets allow you to place a large number of products of different types. The minimum temperature of -25 and the super-freeze mode will easily keep a large supply of provisions throughout the year. The chest does not have additional functions, but, at the same time, there is everything necessary for comfortable use, both at home and at work or in trade.

• Capacity and ease of use;
• There is a quick freeze mode;
• Consumes electricity economically.

• There is no additional functionality.

The modern market is full of offers: among them there are domestic and imported, well-known and rare manufacturing companies. If there is a need to purchase a chest freezer, then there will be no big problems with the choice if there is basic knowledge about the technical characteristics and criteria that will orient you in the right direction. Price ranges are acceptable for any budget. Recently, budget models for a wide range of consumers have been actively produced. Each buyer can choose exactly what he is looking for: more expensive with the necessary set of functions or a simple and practical freezer.