A chest freezer for home is an alternative to the usual freezers built into refrigerators. Previously, large freezers were found only in stores, in production, in food service points, today manufacturers offer compact chests for home use.

Why do you need a large freezer

Each refrigerator is equipped with a freezer or even two, but some are thinking about buying a chest freezer. How is it different from a regular freezer? Advantages:

• Long-term storage of products.
• Compactness. A freestanding chest takes up a minimum of space in the kitchen.
• Roominess. Large quantities of products are being loaded.
• Comfortable use. In an ordinary freezer, food is mixed, here they can be laid out in baskets. Whenever you need something, you can quickly find it.
• Mobility. A small household appliance can be easily rearranged from place to place, taken out of an apartment, transported in a car.
• Practicality. Capacious models are loaded with bulky packages, whole carcasses. The lid of the compact freezer can be used as an additional useful surface.
• Low power consumption.
• In commercial versions, the covers are equipped with locks.
• Reasonable organization of space. There are special baskets.
• Deep freeze. To preserve the maximum of nutrients in vegetables and fruits.
• Autonomous cold. When the power goes out, the temperature inside the camera remains low. The length of the period depends on the brand and manufacturer, usually it is 6-8 hours.

Chest or camera - which is better

Manufacturers offer two types of freezing equipment: they perform the same functions, but they have several important differences. Which is better - a camera or a chest? Let's compare their advantages:

• In boxes with a horizontal lid, there is no differentiation of freezing modes. In vertical chambers there are several isolated compartments, differing in temperature.
• Cameras consume more power.
• In the chambers, the height of the shelves can be adjusted to make optimal use of the space.
• Chamber owners often complain about the increased noise during the compressor operation, which occurs after setting the lowest possible temperatures.
• The chest is cheaper and more compact than the camera, it will crawl through the narrowest doorway. Deservedly receives positive feedback from consumers.

What are the disadvantages

Disadvantages of chest freezers:

• Maintaining one temperature.
• The complexity of the organization of space. The need to bend over to get food from below. Inside there are hanging baskets-containers, but at the bottom everything is stacked on top of each other.

Who buys them

Chest freezers are used both at home and at work. They are in demand in small shops, cafes, and ordinary kitchens. They can store stocks of meat, ice cream, vegetables, fruits. Will come in handy:

• for healthy lifestyle fans - store plant products without losing useful properties;
• amateurs to stock up for future use;
• hunters and fishermen;
• gardeners and truck farmers;
• mushroom pickers;
• pet owners - store food;
• large families - for bulk purchases.
• rural residents - for meat and dairy products of their own production.

What parameters to look for when buying

• Cover, type and volume. For a store or cafe, larger sizes are needed - from 200 liters. The lid is transparent to show the product on the face. Variants with a blank cover are suitable for the house. Volume - up to 100 liters.
• Climatic class. The parameter indicates the upper and lower limits of the room temperature for normal operation of the freezer.
• Energy consumption per day. The class is determined by the type of compressor. The best way- A ++.
• Dimensions. In order for the equipment to work for a long time and properly, it must fit freely in the room intended for it.

Important! Chest freezers are not recommended for use in an unheated room. At sub-zero temperatures, this technique is not used. Recommended range: +16 to + 38 ° C. See the climate class on the packaging. Recommended: N to ST.

How to choose an option for home

Almost all well-known brands of household and refrigeration equipment offer freezers. On the market you can find equipment of European brands - Gorenje ("Burning"), Liebherr, Indesit, Kraft ("Kraft"), etc., Russian-made - Italfrost, "Biryusa", "Snezh", "Don", "Pozis "," Sviyaga "," Caravel ". There are also enough Chinese counterparts - Tesler, Dexp.

The list is impressive - dozens of well-known companies offer freezing and refrigeration equipment of various volumes, capacities, designs, with different operational characteristics: Atlant, Hansa, Candy, Italfrost, Nord, Bravo, Avex, Beko, Whirlpool, Zanussi, Tesler, Delfa, etc.

The consumer, in order to choose an option, needs to familiarize himself with the minimum set of markers-parameters, according to which equipment for home or commerce is selected.

• Boot type. Top-loading models are similar to a cabinet - they are freezers. Sizes: from mini to 600 liters. Horizontal ones open from above - that's why they are called chests, and also mobile cellars. Horizontal versions use space and energy more economically.
• Defrosting. Which is more convenient, manual defrosting or "No Frost"? The automatic version of Know Frost is a hostess's dream. The principle of operation of chambers with automatic defrosting is simple: the fan that creates frost turns off, defrosting begins. Water flows down through special channels, then the normal mode turns on.
• Camera class. Indicates the ability of the technician to maintain a given temperature in order to maintain the quality of the products: one star - 7 days storage at -6 ° C; two stars - 30 days or more at -12 ° C. Users decide which temperature regime is better.
• Control type. It is selected based on reliability and functionality requirements. There are mechanical and electronic-automated.
• Volume. Determined by the needs of the user. A volume of 200 liters is enough for an apartment. For storing meat, game, fish, it is better to choose a volume of 300, 400 liters and more.

Many buyers are wondering how much energy does an average chest freezer consume? The most popular volume for the home is 350 liters, and its optimal energy consumption is 70-75 kW per month.

How do they look

Designers are not too keen on the appearance of freezer boxes, they all look alike. There are models:

• with a metal cover;
• with stainless cover;
• with glass lid.

Versions with transparent lids are intended for shops - this is a kind of showcase through which the buyer views the goods.

Variety is achieved through the use of plastic, stainless steel or painted metal. Along with standard white metal chests, designers offer new approach to the topic - color performance. The Derby brand produces bright appliances, painted in different colors, with curved or straight glass.

Imported or Russian - what to choose

Which equipment to choose - Russian or imported? Comparison of options is carried out according to a number of parameters discussed above. The advantage of domestic counterparts is low price and decent quality. Having made an overview of competitors and analyzing demand, we will single out the leaders:

• "Snow". Low cost and high level of reliability. Plus - all models have wheels for comfortable movement. Maintain performance in subzero weather and hot weather.
• Liebherr. The high cost of German chests is justified by the enviable functionality. The costs will pay off thanks to the high energy efficiency. The asset is high quality, comfortable use and good capacity.
• Frostor. The domestic manufacturer offers a compact chest. Attractive price, low weight. The model is equipped with a glass lid and metal baskets for food. 12… -25 ° C - operating temperatures.
• Polair. An example of high-quality Russian production. Transparent cover with curved glass. Suitable for any purpose - domestic or commercial.

Chest freezer rating - top three

• Shivaki SCF-210W. Fast freezing of large quantities of food. Used to make ice. Freezing capacity - 9 kg per day. When the power supply is cut off, the food can be stored for 15 hours.

• Pozis FH-250-1. The TOP of the best chests includes a model from an affordable price category. Production - Russia. The volume is 350 liters.

• Liebherr GT 4932-20. Tops the rating of reliability and demand. Manufacturer - Austria. Volume - 450 liters. Super frozen model. Auto mode. Freezing capacity per day - 31 kg. Automatic temperature control.

Price categories

How much does an inexpensive chest freezer cost? To compare the cost of a product, you need to figure out what the price depends on. There are three price categories:

• Low price segment. Small chamber volume. A good choice for the average consumer.
• Medium category. Models from 600 liters. Additionally - differentiated temperature regime, functions of dry freezing, shock freezing and others.
• Highest category. The price depends on the volume and quality characteristics, functionality and comfortable use.

Chest freezer classification

Depending on the tasks for which freezing equipment is chosen, the freezing power, the volume of the chamber, and the width of the showcase are studied. The commercial versions are equipped with transparent lids.

For home. Examples:

• Indesit OS B 200 2 H. Price: 15 600 rubles. Weight - 59 kg. Volume - 215 liters. Capacity - 14 kg / day. One compressor.
• Biryusa 14. Price: 10,700 rubles. Volume - 120 liters. Capacity - 12 kg / day. One compressor.

For shop... Trading options:

• Frostor F200E. Price: 17 200 rubles. Description: bent glass lid, 4 climatic class, 230 l, weight - 40 kg.
• Gellar FG 400 C. Price: 21,900 rubles. Description: glass curtains, 56 kg - weight, 380 l, built-in lock, castors.

Interesting! In commercial premises, a three-level chest freezer is often used. In it showcases-lids are located one above the other - compact and convenient.

For ice cream... Examples:

• Gellar FG 550 E. Glass lid - open access for customers. Works at high temperatures. 490 l, weight - 71 kg, thickened thermal insulation.
• Snow MLK-400. Price: 19,400 rubles, 393 liters, weight - 60 kg, casters, maximum air temperature + 32 ° C.

Type of- A chest freezer is a device that is designed to store frozen food. Typically, chest freezers are used to freeze large portions of meat and fish. Their advantage is economy. However, the disadvantages include: inconvenient arrangement of products inside the chamber, as well as a rather large occupied area.

Manufacturer declared color- The color declared by the manufacturer

Main color- The actual color of the item. Two or more color values ​​do not indicate a choice, but indicate all the colors present at a given position.

Noise level- A value that shows the level of noise generated by the chest freezer during operation, the less it is, the quieter it works, measured in decibels.

Autonomous cold storage- Duration of keeping the cold in the chest freezer during a power outage.
The characteristic shows how many hours after disconnection from the network, the temperature inside the product will rise to -9 ° C. In some models, the indicator of autonomous cold preservation can reach more than 100 hours. During this time, the chest freezer is kept at a fairly low temperature, acceptable for storing some perishable food. Naturally, the higher this indicator, the better.

Minimum temperature- The minimum temperature that the chest freezer can reach when operating in standard mode.

Internal volume- The actual usable internal volume of the chest freezer, measured in liters.
When choosing the volume of the freezer, first of all, you need to consider the amount of food that you are going to store in it.

Defrosting- Defrosting of the freezer chest can be carried out manually or automatically thanks to the No Frost system.
The principle of operation of the No Frost system consists in the circulation of cold air due to the presence of a fan installed on the back of the refrigerator. The frost is then formed in special compartments outside the freezer. At certain intervals, the fan turns off and the resulting frost is melted; the melt water flows into a special drip tray and then evaporates. Thus, models equipped with the No Frost system do not need to be defrosted.
It should be noted that gradual dehydration of food cannot be avoided with any refrigerator, but in models with No Frost this happens most quickly. Thus, it is necessary to comply with certain requirements for the packaging of products.
Manual defrosting is found in inexpensive models. You will have to turn off the refrigerator and wait for the ice and frost to melt. Depending on the quality of the insulation on the freezer door, the procedure should be carried out from once every several weeks to once a year.

Energy consumption- The amount of electricity consumed per year.

Freezing capacity- This parameter shows the maximum amount of fresh food (in kilograms) that a chest freezer can freeze per day to their entire depth, from room temperature down to -18 ° C.

Temperature display- The presence of a thermometer.
Its presence allows you to more accurately control the temperature regime in the chest freezer and adjust the temperature depending on your needs. In addition, in the event of a malfunction, you will notice an increase in temperature faster, and, therefore, have time to take measures to preserve food.

Refrigerant- The type of substance in the compressor that provides cooling of the chest freezer chambers.
A refrigerant, or refrigerant, is a liquid that does not freeze at low temperatures.

Wheel legs- Legs-wheels allow you to easily move the chest freezer.

Number of cameras- The number of chambers in the freezer is from 1 to 6.
Single-chamber models have a relatively high reliability and affordable price. However, they must be periodically thawed from the formed ice crust on the walls.
The most common two-chamber models. They have separate access to the refrigerating and freezing chambers.
Refrigerators with three chambers are becoming more and more popular. In addition to the refrigerator and freezer, there is a zero temperature compartment ("freshness zone"). It can be used to store perishable food.
Refrigerator models "Side-by-Side" can have 4 or 5 chambers. These include a built-in bar and several "freshness zones" - dry and wet.

Outer cover material- The surface of the chest freezer can be made of plastic or metal.
Plastic models are the most popular, since plastic is an inexpensive and durable material that can have a wide variety of shades of color.
Lined with metal - stainless steel or aluminum, more expensive and durable. With rare exceptions, such models are not painted and have a silver color.

Number of hanging baskets- Baskets are designed to store frozen food. Baskets come in different sizes depending on the useful volume of the chest. The baskets are mounted on the protrusions of a plastic or aluminum crown and can be included in the basic package or supplied additionally.

Transparent door- Transparent door in the chest freezer. Most often, such devices are used by catering chains and stores to display and store products.

Additionally- Additional characteristics of the chest freezer. For example, some models have a super freeze function, an internal light, a built-in capacitor, a lock, wheels, a handle for opening the lid, and more.

Antibacterial coating- Presence of an antibacterial coating on the inner walls of the chest freezer.
This coating contains inorganic silver compounds that prevent the growth of microbes and mold. Thanks to this, food stays fresh longer and is not stored in the chest freezer. unpleasant odors associated with the vital activity of bacteria. The antibacterial layer works throughout the entire service life of the product.

Super freeze- Used to quickly freeze large quantities of food, while the low temperature in the freezer compartment also prevents food already stored there from thawing. It is recommended to turn on the super freeze mode in advance (a few hours before placing a new portion of food in the freezer).

Lock- The locks are designed to ensure the safety of the contents of the chest. This is especially important in the case of street vendors or small pavilion shops.
The locks are built in at the manufacturing plant at the final stage of production, and can be either part of the basic configuration or additionally offered by the manufacturer.

Climatic classes- Traditionally, refrigerators with climatic classes N and SN are most widely represented. Due to the frequent increase in summer temperatures in our latitudes up to + 35 ° C and higher, models with a dual climatic class began to gain more and more popularity. They are designed to operate over a wider temperature range.
N-ST - climate class designed for normal operation of the device at temperatures from +16 to + 38 ° C.
N-T - climatic class from +16 to + 43 ° C.
SN-ST - climatic class from +10 to + 38 ° C.
SN-T is the most versatile class. The equipment should work without problems in the temperature range from +10 to + 43 ° C.

Energy class- Energy class of the chest freezer.
All models with increased energy efficiency are marked with classes "A +", "A ++" and "A +++", where the class A +++ includes models with a flow rate of less than 22%.

Height- The actual height of the chest freezer is from 27.5 to 225 cm. The dimensions of the chest freezer are very different, so you can let your imagination run wild and plan your dream kitchen.
1.5 - 2 meters is the standard height of refrigerators, but small models are also available, the size of which is no larger than a kitchen cabinet. When choosing the height of the future refrigerator, pay attention to whether this refrigerator will be convenient for you during operation, for example, whether you can easily reach the highest shelf.

Packing width

Packing depth- Dimensions in the package - the dimensions of the product in the manufacturer's package. This can be a box, cardboard cover, plastic blister, or other packaging. It should be borne in mind when planning self-delivery of the oven that it is much larger in packaging than without packaging.

Depth- The actual depth of the chest freezer is between 18 and 565 cm.
60 cm is the standard depth for freestanding freezers and refrigerators, 55 cm is the standard depth for built-in freezers. When purchasing a custom-sized refrigerator, pay attention to the size of the furniture in your kitchen.

Width- The actual width of the chest freezer is from 14.5 to 365.5 cm. The dimensions of the chest freezer are very different, so you can let your imagination run wild and plan your dream kitchen.
60cm is the standard width for freezers and refrigerators. 40 cm - the width of narrow refrigerators, but very wide refrigerators and freezers are also available - up to 1.5 meters (Side-by-Side models).

Walking through the supermarkets every day, you can see a variety of frozen fruits and vegetables in attractive packages. Oh, how I want to try them all, especially when it's “out of season”! But they are expensive and not affordable for everyone, especially in large quantities.

In order not to overpay for a kilogram of berries, you can buy a chest freezer or a freezer cabinet to your home. Expensive? But such a purchase will definitely pay off. Having a large freezer, you can buy a couple of buckets of fruits or vegetables for the season, meat at wholesale prices, go fishing, and then enjoy fresh products at any time of the year.

Chest freezer or cabinet: features of models, advantages and disadvantages

Until recently, many people saw chest freezers only in supermarkets and street ice cream stands. But, now in stores there are many models of those and other devices for home use. To make the right choice, you should decide on the features of both models.

Freezer chest

Chest freezers for the home are very similar to refrigerators with ice cream, dumplings or fish in the store. These are large single-chamber containers with horizontal product loading. They have several boxes in the middle of the chamber. different sizes Top-mounted for medium-sized products. At the bottom there is a large container where you can place half a carcass or several buckets of fruit in bulk.

Freezer for home

For home use, chest freezers are made with an opaque lid, since you do not need to consider the products inside all the time.

Benefits of freezer chests:

• horizontal loading. This type of food storage saves the cold inside the device. After all, cold air, according to the laws of physics, remains below, and warm air rises up. Thus, moisture does not accumulate inside, which prevents the rapid formation of frost, damage to the structure of frozen foods and the need for frequent defrosting.
• large volume of the chamber. With the same external dimensions, chest freezers have a significantly larger food capacity than freezers - cabinets in which part of the capacity is spent on systems: No Frost and freezing equipment.
• high thermal insulation. The tight-fitting lid under its own weight ensures good cold keeping, even when the rubber bands are worn out.
• energy savings. Due to the presence of a single chamber with high thermal insulation, chest freezers do not need a strong compressor. Now models are produced with energy saving class A +, A +++.
• low price. Chest freezers are much cheaper than vertical freezers.

Disadvantages:

• take up a lot of usable space in the house;
• designed for long-term storage of products, and not opening several times a day;
• inconvenient storage organization. From above, you can divide the products into drawers, but at the bottom, everything is in bulk. To find the package you need, you need to put out the top boxes and rummage through everything from the bottom.

Freezers

Freezing cabinets outwardly look like ordinary refrigerators familiar to everyone. Inside they are shelves with small drawers that slide forward. This way of laying products is called vertical.

Freezer cabinet

Advantages:

• take up less usable space in the house. Freezer-cabinets, depending on their size, can be mounted in the kitchen wall, they can be placed on the balcony, corridor niche, etc.
• convenient to load products. Thanks to the many drawers, products can be packaged into categories, with a separate shelf for each.
• designed for frequent opening and everyday use of a large family.
• the presence of two compressors. Many cabinets have two built-in compressors. With a large influx of fresh produce, they work together. After reducing food in winter, one compressor and part of the chamber can be turned off, thereby saving energy.

Disadvantages:

• vertical loading contributes to the accumulation of moisture and the rapid appearance of frost;
• lower efficiency compared to chest freezers;
• dependence on the tightness of the door. The more the gum lags, the more frost is obtained and the energy consumption increases;
• high price.

What to choose for home: freezer or chest?

To determine the choice, you should consider some useful characteristics of both models, and also answer the question: how important they are in each particular case.

Capacity

For a family of two, 100 liter freezers are suitable. In such cases, it is better to choose cabinet freezers that are mounted in the kitchen wall. For three residents, 150 liters will be required. For large families, 300 liters are sufficient. Freezers for 500 liters are very large, they are not recommended to be installed at home. When "out of season" they will be empty and spend a lot of extra energy, not to mention the occupied area.

Important! The nominal volume of the freezer is the entire volume of the chamber, and the useful volume indicates exactly the place that the food can take.

Autonomous cold storage

A very useful function for country freezers, where frequent power outages are possible.

Super freeze

It is necessary for quickly freezing large quantities of food without damaging the internal structure. It is used for long-term storage, since the thawing of such stocks is a long process.

Electricity consumption

A number of classes A, A +, A ++, A +++ indicate an increase in the efficiency of devices. Classes B and C use a lot of electricity and are not recommended to be installed at home.

Control system

The control system is:

• manual, where temperature and other modes are switched by manual regulators;
• electromechanical - allows you to more accurately set the temperature conditions;
• electronic - it is distinguished by the presence of an electronic scoreboard on which the entire operating mode of the device is displayed.

Electronic scoreboard displaying the operating mode

Defrosting method

Manual defrosting involves periodically turning off the freezer (once a year) and draining the thawed water into the container.

During automatic defrosting, freezers are equipped with additional devices and No Frost programs, which allow the devices to discharge moisture in operation, but reduce the usable volume.

Freezing temperature

The best option is -18-24 0 С - marking ***. Freezers with one * or two ** can freeze food down to -12 0 C.

Power

Power indicates the amount of food that the device can freeze per unit of time without damaging and thawing the rest of the food. Good capacity is considered to be 4 - 5 kg for devices with 80 - 100 liters, 10 - 11 kg - for freezers for 150 liters, up to 16 kg. for 200l. objects.

Review of the best chest freezers and freezers-cabinets

Liebherr, LG, AEG, Bosch, Kaiser, Ardo, Vestfrost are considered good time-tested manufacturers of freezing equipment. It is undesirable to buy Chinese models Delfa, Saturn, DEX. Among budget good cameras, one can single out Atlant or Nord.

VESTFROST VD 285 FNA W

Freezer-cabinet for home VESTFROST VD 285 FNA W

Specifications:

• useful volume - 265 liters;
• compact dimensions 185 * 59.5 * 63.3;
• No Frost system;
• energy saving class A +;
• works quietly;
• equipped with a display showing the current operating mode of the device.

Great for home use in a large family. Among the shortcomings, users note only fragile shelves and a high price of 928-30 thousand rubles.)

SNAIGE F-100.1101AA

SNAIGE F-100.1101AA

Compact model with top loading, can be built into kitchen furniture.

Advantages:

• inexpensive model;
• compact dimensions 85 * 56 * 60;
• noiselessness of work;
• useful volume 85 liters: 4 compartments, 3 drawers, a compartment for quick freezing

It is no secret that the best properties and freshness of frozen foods can be preserved only at extremely low temperatures. To ensure optimal storage conditions for products, you will need to buy a chest freezer.

The established temperature standards for most types of freezing and ice cream correspond to approximately -18 ° C. A household freezer of an ordinary refrigerator cannot please you with such excellent performance. But freezers for home and shops maintain the required temperature regime (up to -26 ° C) and will preserve meat / fish products, semi-finished products, frozen berries and vegetables for an infinitely long time. Ergonomic, compact and reliable, they will live up to your expectations with trouble-free operation and pristine quality products!

How to choose and buy freezer chests correctly?

Before buying, you should decide where, in what conditions the cabinet will be used. The price of a chest freezer depends on several fundamental nuances: useful volume of the chamber; climatic class (up to A ++++); demonstration characteristics; the quality of the refrigerant and materials of construction; auxiliary functionality. If the equipment is supposed to be used outdoors, in the summer heat, for example, for the sale of ice cream, then only the highest climatic class "4+" is guaranteed to cope with the load.

Since air conditioning is practiced in retail premises, which means that the ambient temperature is more favorable, you can buy freezers for stores with a reduced A + indicator.

Do you want to buy a home model with professional characteristics, but at a more affordable price? Agree, even if you have a very large family, you are unlikely to need a chest freezer with a glass lid, with a chamber volume of 650 liters, in your house. But for supermarket chains and food warehouses, this is a worthy alternative. Affordable prices, compactness and ease of use - that's distinctive features household models. In search of profitable solutions, pay attention to a chest freezer for a home with a blank lid. Good viewing properties and demonstration qualities immediately add a significant margin to the price of the equipment. Home chest freezers with a blank lid are economical and free of frills. Along with this, they are endowed with all the necessary parameters and functions required for a modern home.

Equipment for trade enterprises stands out for its elegant modern design and ergonomic shapes. The sale of chest freezers includes the following model range:

• chest-type chests, with a blank lid - a good choice for restaurants, hospitals, catering establishments;
• freezer chests with glass lid for shops. Available with: straight sliding glass; curved sliding doors - optimal in shopping areas;
• corner chests are the perfect choice for the most effective use retail space. To save space, it is recommended to buy lari freezers with a curved lid, of different dimensions. These cameras can be stacked on top of each other.

Freezer chest with curved glass perfectly copes with its main purpose: low-temperature mode, impressive display area and good visibility of goods. She can become a noticeable decoration of any store. Needless to say, the superior display capabilities of chest freezers increase sales and accelerate sales. The glass is treated with an anti-fingerprint coating as well as a metal oxide layer. The latter reflects solar and infrared rays, reduces the flow of thermal energy.

A high degree of reliability is one of the main requirements when purchasing commercial equipment. The guarantee of the highest strength and increased performance characteristics of chest freezers with a glass lid are high-quality materials of the body, lid and refrigerant. A protective mesh on transparent doors made of high quality tempered glass will smooth out mechanical influences and prevent crumbling during deformation. Additional stiffeners, a reinforced base frame and an aluminum rim of the freezer with a glass lid significantly increase the structural strength. The flaps of the lid can easily withstand the prohibitive number of opening cycles per day, and the cabinet looks like new even after months of intensive use. A built-in lock will restrict access, and reinforced wheels provide easy maneuverability. Leading advances in the refrigeration industry minimize Maintenance and reduce energy consumption by 10-15%.

In the WhiteGoods online store you can buy compact, quiet and easy-to-maintain chests freezers from reliable European brands. Our prices are available for any budget. We are confident in the quality, therefore, all equipment is covered by a proprietary warranty.

Today, chest freezers can be found in every stall or store, it is a practical and convenient replacement for the refrigerator, allowing you to store and freeze food in large quantities. Do not think that chest freezers are only suitable for business. This convenient type of equipment is also ideal for people who live in private houses, spacious apartments. Chests are suitable for freezing and storing vegetables, fruits, semi-finished products, meat. To choose the right chest freezer, we suggest you follow our tips.

Freezer or chest freezer?

Unlike freezers, chest freezers are usually placed horizontally. Freezers and cabinets are suitable for short-term storage of food; their design is close to a classic refrigerator. The chambers have much less capacity than chest freezers. Chests are intended for long-term storage of food, the useful volume is quite large, this is their advantage.

Appearance

Chest freezers are perhaps one of the few household appliances that designers have bypassed. The main differences are in the type of cover (door), in the coating material and in size. There are chest freezers with transparent and opaque lids, the choice depends on the purpose of use. Chests with a transparent lid are used in stores, according to appearance resemble shop windows. Opaque lids are more suitable for household chests, as they provide a high level of thermal insulation, especially since the consumer does not need to view their own products through glass.

Cover material is where manufacturers have brought in a little variety in an effort to achieve more durable durability. Of the most common, the following types of coatings can be distinguished:

It is important to know: temperature regimes and climatic classes

The freezing capacity of products directly depends on the climate class and temperature regimes of the chest freezer.

Chest freezers are low-temperature and medium-temperature. Low-temperature ones provide deep freezing of food and are suitable for long-term storage of food, temperature range is from -45 ° C to -10 ° C. Medium-temperature freezers are used at enterprises for short-term storage of products, the temperature in such chests is from -10 ° C to + 10 ° C.

Also, special attention should be paid to the climatic class when choosing. The choice of climate class depends on conditions such as air humidity and ambient temperature. Of course, any chest freezer will be able to work at high ambient temperatures, but in this case it will not serve you for a long time. If the climatic class does not coincide with the declared one, condensation will constantly form, the chest will work for wear and tear.

According to modern standards, there are 4 climatic classes:

N - normal climatic class, operation in a room with a temperature range from + 16 ° С to + 32 ° С;

SN - subnormal climatic class, operation in a room with a temperature range from + 10 ° С to + 32 ° С;

ST - subtropical climate class, indoor operation with a temperature range from +18 ° С to + 38 ° С;

T - tropical, indoor operation with a temperature range of + 18 ° C to + 43 ° C.

Energy efficiency

The energy efficiency of a chest freezer depends on many parameters: volume, climate class, temperature conditions and the quality of thermal insulation.

On modern market freezers with an internal volume of up to 600 liters are presented. Decide how much food will be stored in the chest. If you often go hunting / fishing, you have your own private house, then take a closer look at more spacious models from 300 liters. For freezing semi-finished products and vegetables in small quantities, you can do with more compact models.

Climate class is an extremely important indicator when choosing a chest freezer, because the device works around the clock, 365 days a year. If the monthly consumption for electricity is insignificant, then the total consumption for the year can be very significant. In accordance with the above, it makes sense to pay attention to models with low power consumption indicators. Chest freezers with low level electricity consumption is marked with the letters B, A, A ++.

Refrigerants in chest freezers

To maintain a low temperature in the freezer, manufacturers use a special substance - a refrigerant. There are two types of refrigerants used in the manufacture of household cooling equipment.

-Temperature indication. Chest freezers can have several light indicators that allow you to monitor temperature conditions and the process of the chest operation.

- Noise level. Chest freezers are distinguished by their quiet operation in comparison with freezers and chambers. This moment is very important for the consumer, since the device is for household use and works both day and night. When properly installed, the noise level will range from 40 to 50 decibels. For comparison, the average noise level on the street is 80 dB, not loud human speech is 40 dB.

Price segments of household chests

When choosing a chest freezer, it is important to decide which functions and features are really important and extremely necessary, because the cost of freezing equipment will depend on this.

In the consumer electronics market, the cost of freezing lari varies from 10 to 65 thousand rubles. Both budget models with a minimum of functions and devices equipped with technological innovations are presented.

Freezers are conventionally divided into three price segments:

10-20 thousand- these are the most affordable and simple household chests with a small volume. A simple and reliable choice for the inexperienced consumer.

20-40 thousand- in this price category, the widest selection of models from various manufacturers. Devices in this price segment have a large volume, convenient additional functions.

From 40 thousand- Chest freezers in this price category have not only a large useful volume, but also keep pace with the times. The devices are economical in terms of energy consumption, with a low noise level, and a large selection of operating modes.