The Best Chest Freezers in the UK

Our experts have reviewed chest freezers to ensure you can choose the best one for your home. These freezers are great for families, hunters and gardeners who are looking to maximize their bumper harvest.

In contrast to upright models, chest freezers require manual defrosting in order to keep them running efficiently and to prevent the icing from spreading. The features include sturdy storage baskets that prevent small items from being lost in the depths and a counterbalanced lid that won't strike you in the head while you hunt for last month's frozen pizza.

1. Haier HCE519F

This durable chest freezer will last for a long time if you are willing to spend for a little more. Its capacity is 252 litres. It can accommodate more than 10 bags of shopping and is ideal for large families. It can be used in garages, outbuildings that are not heated and even inside the home. The low-frost technology makes it simple to maintain and requires only defrosting every few years.

It also boasts a counterbalanced lid, so you can sift through your belongings without the lid hitting you on the head when you're removing an old bag of frozen fish fingers. A wire basket is attached to the rim to store smaller items. It also has an inside light that aids in sorting through your supplies.

The energy usage of the freezer is rated as A on the latest energy efficiency scale, so it's a good choice if you want to save money on electricity. It can keep your food safe to eat for up to 24 hours in the event of a power failure and is great for peace of mind.

3. LOGIK L198CFB20

If you're a fervent hunter who loves to freeze your hunt or simply want an extra space, chest freezers are a great solution. The models are designed to be utilized in the garage or in an unheated outbuildings, these models can operate at lower temperatures than refrigerator freezers because they're placed where cold air falls and hot air rises.

This SIA Black Chest Freezer - 66L Capacity And Basket model is elegant and has a capacity of 142 litres. It looks great in your garage. It has a counterbalanced lid and an adjustable thermostat. The only drawback is that it needs manual defrost so you'll need to reach inside with a scraper from time to time.

It's assessed at A+ for energy efficiency and has a unique fast-freeze function that helps lower the temperature more quickly than the average freezer, making it easy for you to fill it up on those summer ice creams or batch-cooked winter stews. It's also great for outbuildings, and can be left to run at temperatures as low as 15C. It's also able to safely keep food for up 16 hours in the event of an electrical failure.

4. Bush BECF99L

This Bush chest freezer is ideal when you're looking for additional storage at a low cost. It's a great size to store in an unoccupied corner of your house and is suitable for use in unheated rooms such as garages or outbuildings. It has a counterbalanced lid so that it won't lock on your head while retrieving food items. It's also almost silent, meaning that you aren't disturbed when you're at home. The only downside is that it doesn't have a display with a digital screen or temperature warnings, and there's only one storage container inside the freezer.

The chest freezer has an impressive capacity of 139 litres, which is enough to hold 10 shopping bags for most households. It's also small and quiet, so it won't take up too much room in your kitchen. It's got an A+ energy rating, so it's low-cost to run and good for the environment as well. Dual cooling allows you to make use of it as a fridge which is a great option when you want to keep cold drinks during summer.