Freezers

If you have a large family or simply like to do the bulk of your shopping once a month, then you can probably appreciate the benefits of a modern freezer for storing meat, frozen vegetables and dairy products like ice cream.

Modern designs tend to be one of two types, the upright freezer or the chest freezer. Uprights usually come with reversible doors that allow them to fit either side of your room or in awkward spaces. They usually include an ice cube tray so you can have cold drinks when you want them, an adjustable thermostat and a manual or automatic defrost facility.



Because of their fridge-like shape, upright freezers can accommodate up to 6 separate freezing compartments, all easily accessibly via sliding drawers or shelves. Many models include a fast freeze facility to get meat and perishables frozen as quickly as possible, and an automatic defrost function that gives you one less thing to worry about.

Many designs incorporate a high temperature warning light so you can keep an eye on your frozen goods, and some more expensive units come in a frost free version with a built-in thermometer.

Chest freezers are more traditional and offer greater storage capacity in general than their upright relatives. Most have a lockable lid, useful when you keep your freezer in the utility room or shed, and an assortment of storage baskets which you can arrange to suit your own preferences. The lid is often counter balanced to make it easier to open and to make sure it stays put once it is opened.

Most chest freezers are also fitted with an internal light that switches on automatically when the lid is opened, making it easier to see inside and find what you’re looking for. They usually have mains on indicator lights to let you know they’re working and a draining tray for easy defrosting.

Upright freezers are the more convenient choice of the two, since you don’t have to bend over and move items about to find what you’re looking for. Their clearly separated compartments also make it easier to store certain products in certain places and they look more at home in the contemporary kitchen. For those of you with plenty of space, you can also purchase combination fridge-freezers in a range of styles and colours that are just as easy on the eye as they are on your wallet.

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