Best freezers for 2020

Very often there is a need for long-term preservation of certain products in a frozen state. It is convenient for harvesting berries, fruits and vegetables in fresh, not canned form, meat products and a variety of semi-finished products of its own production or purchased 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 this case? There is a way out: you can purchase a free-standing freezer or, as they are called in another way, a chest.

Having come to this decision, one should study the range, types and functionality of chest freezers.

Selection criteria

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

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

Chest freezer classification

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

• By design.

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

• Energy saving class.

Saving electricity is a rather important point in buying large-sized household appliances, since they can “eat up” more energy, that is, increase budget consumption. Energy class is a characteristic that shows an important relationship between actual consumption and energy consumption rates.So, the most profitable class is A ++ (consumption is 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 the 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 a chest freezer

1. Volume. Roominess is the very first indicator that plays a role in the purchase. There is a wide range from 100 liters to 500 liters. As a rule, a volume of 100-350 liters is sufficient for home use.
2. Temperature and class of freezing. Each freezer unit 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 labeling for each chamber as asterisks (*). The shelf life is determined here. It can be anywhere from one week to 12 months.
3. The power parameter is the quantitative capabilities of the chest to freeze products in 24 hours (according to the settings 5-15 kg / day).
4. Ability to autonomously maintain temperature. Power outages or the need for transportation are 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 minimal set of functions or an extended one:

• "No frost", which provides 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. This feature often prevents accidents, so if there are children in the house it is best to consider it.
• Sound signals (when the door is forgotten or when it is kept open for more than one minute);
• "Quick frost" or "quick freezing", when using which any food can be frozen in a short time, while retaining a greater amount of useful substances.

The best budget freezers

Hansa FS200.3

Parameters	Specifications
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 the well-known company speaks for itself. Convenience and practicality show themselves in the internal structure: two full-fledged divisions and a hanging basket. There will be no problems with storing different types of products. The surface in the middle has an antibacterial coating, which provides protection from all sorts of microbes and mold, as well as from the appearance of the "refrigerator smell": all the 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;
• Keeps the internal temperature independent from power supply for a long time;
• Saving electricity (A +);
• Compact dimensions.

• Manual defrosting, no frost;
• No handle lock.

Bravo XF-232ADGR

Parameters	Specifications
Energy consumption	AND
Control	Electronic
Defrosting	manual
Capacity (l)	230
Dimensions w / d / h (cm)	80/56.5/82.6
Cost, rub.)	13500

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

There is only one chamber, but for additional convenience of storing food, 2 baskets are provided in the set. The structure can be easily moved on wheels, which is very convenient if you need to move it.

• Large volume at a bargain price;
• Class A power consumption;
• Electronic control of settings;
• There are baskets-sections for internal organization;
• Additional functionality at a budgetary cost: child protection, indication when the temperature rises;
• There is a choice of colors.

• Manual defrosting method;
• One freezer.

Kraft BD (W) -200QX

Parameters	Specifications
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 volume of a chest freezer at a reasonable cost. It differs in temperature indicators: the lowest possible temperature is -24, which will allow you to quickly freeze a large amount of food. This model can be called simple, compact and, at the same time, convenient to use: two-type electronic and mechanical control, manual defrosting, internal baskets-sections, handle unit and setting panels. The main advantage of this freezer is the quiet operation of the compressor (about 40 dB).

• The ratio of roominess and price;
• Presence of child protection block;
• Internal auxiliary removable sections for products;
• Works quietly, does not create sound discomfort.

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

Turquoise 155VK

Parameters	Specifications
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 for the cost with an average capacity. Manufacturer - Russia, which explains the affordability of the price. Compactness in size and relative noiselessness make it possible to place this useful unit directly in the kitchen, without coming up with a special place. The shelf life of products is guaranteed by freezing them up to - 18 degrees. There are baskets for the convenience of packing the contents.

• Comfortable size and spaciousness;
• Electromechanical control;
• Ease of movement on the floor.

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

Renova FC-110C

Parameters	Specifications
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 functional properties. Freezing up to -18 degrees, maximum 5 kg per day. The shelf life of products is up to 1 year. Perfect for even the smallest kitchen.

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

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

The best models "No Frost"

LiebherrGT 6122

Parameters	Specifications
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 that combines comfort and a high-class feature set. A useful volume of 572 liters, an impressive capacity for freezing per day - 33 kilograms. Low noise level and long time of autonomous temperature preservation (more than two days). There is an important quick freeze function. With all these indicators, the freezer is quite economical in energy consumption and has a class A +, the approximate figure of an annual consumption 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 utility storage rooms, since the lid is deaf and cannot be used as a showcase for goods.

• The high cost fully corresponds to the quality and the volume offered by the manufacturer;
• Economy class of energy consumption A +;
• Works quietly and does not cause discomfort to hearing;
• High power allowing you to freeze many products at the same time;
• Long period of temperature holding without power supply;
• Electronic control of the unit;
• There is a quick freeze function.

• High price.

Gorenje FH 40 BW

Parameters	Specifications
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 capacity. With a total volume of 400 liters, the usable volume is 380 liters, and the daily capacity for freezing food reaches 26 kg. Without power supply, the freezer can stay up to 38 hours and perfectly maintain the internal temperature in autonomous mode. For ease of use, there are small divisions inside for sorting products, as well as a hanging section in the form of a basket. Additional functions include super freezing, light indication when the door is open. The model is characterized by an almost silent compressor operation (43 dB).

• Spaciousness and power;
• The duration of battery life (cold retention);
• Practical organization of internal operation;
• Silent operation;
• There is a "super freeze" function.

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

Snow MLK 350

Parameters	Specifications
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 freezer made in Russia. Spacious and practical: a usable volume of 315 liters plus a convenient internal organization with baskets allows you to place a large number of products of different types. The minimum temperature is -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, it has everything you need for comfortable use, both in everyday life and in production or in trade.

• Capacity and ease of use;
• There is a fast freezing mode;
• It is energy efficient.

• There is no additional functionality.

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