The Best Chest Freezers in the UK

Our experts have reviewed the best chest freezers to help find the one that best suits your needs. These freezers are great for hunters, families, and gardeners that are looking to maximize their bumper harvest.

Chest freezers unlike upright models require manual defrosting in order to keep the freezer's efficiency high and avoid icing. Features include strong storage baskets to avoid small items getting lost in the depths of the freezer and a counterbalanced lid that won't knock you over the head when you search for last month's frozen pizza.

1. Haier HCE519F

This durable chest freezer can last for a long time if are willing to spend a little more. Its capacity of 252 litres is enough to hold more than 10 shopping bags and is perfect for families with large numbers. It's made to be used in garages as well as outbuildings that aren't heated as well. It also features low frost technology for easy maintenance. It only requires defrosting every couple of years.

It also boasts a lid that's counterbalanced, meaning you can sift through your belongings without the lid hitting your head when you're trying to retrieve an old bag of frozen fish fingers. There's a wire storage basket that attaches to the rim for smaller items as well as an internal light that can help you sift through things easily.

The freezer's energy consumption is rated A on the latest energy efficiency scale which makes it a great option if you're looking to reduce your electricity bills. It will keep your food in good condition for up to 24 hours in the case of an outage, giving peace of peace of.

3. LOGIK L198CFB20

If you're a fervent hunter and love freezing your hunt or simply want an extra space chest freezers are a great solution. These models are designed to be used in garages or outbuildings that are not heated. They can operate at much lower temperatures than a fridge freezer due to the fact that they are situated in a place where hot air rises while cold air falls.

This black model is stylish and has a 142-litre capacity. It looks great in your garage. It comes with an adjustable thermostat as well as a counterbalanced lid that is safe for your fingers. The only drawback is that you will have to manually defrost it. So you'll need a scraper.

It's rated A+ for energy efficiency. It also has a clever fast-freeze function that works to reduce the temperature faster than the average freezer, making it easier for you to fill it up on those summer ice creams or Frydge batch-cooked winter stews. It's also perfect for outbuildings and is left to run at temperatures as low as -15C. It is also able to safely store food for up to 16 hours in the event that there is an electrical fault.

4. Bush BECF99L

This Bush chest freezer will provide you with extra storage space at an affordable cost. It is a good size to put in a corner of your home and can be used in areas that aren't heated such as garages and outbuildings. It's virtually silent and has a counterbalanced top to ensure that it doesn't shut itself off from you while retrieving food. The only downsides are that it doesn't have a display with a digital screen or temperature warnings, and there's only one storage basket in the freezer.

With a huge capacity of 139 litres the chest freezer is large enough to store 10 bags worth of shopping. It is also small and quiet, which means it will not take up much room in your kitchen. It comes with an A+ energy rating, so it's economical to run and is good for the environment too. Dual cooling means that you can use it as a refrigerator, Frydge which is great when you want to keep cold drinks during the summer.