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Freezer Buying Guide
Need a freezer to stock up on all those frozen treats? You’ll need to know whether you want a freestanding or integrated model, plus what size and the features you might like. Our handy guide will walk through exactly that, so you can choose with confidence.
Choose your size
Upright: the most popular choice and ideal for medium sized households. Can be integrated into your kitchen cabinets.
Under counter: perfect for smaller households or as a second freezer to complement your main fridge freezer.
Chest: perfect for large households or if you like stocking up on frozen food. Chest freezers give you loads of space because they open from the top.
Freestanding
The classic option, freestanding freezers are spot on if you don’t want a built-in appliance. They give you more freedom on where you want to put them, and you can take them with you if you move house.
Integrated
Integrated or built-in freezers sit nicely behind your cupboard door for that sleek modern look.
Did you know?
You’ll get all the correct parts and fixings for your integrated freezer. So, you won’t need to worry about finding the right bit of kit when fitting that cabinet door.
Key Features
Frost free
Frost free tech stops ice from forming inside your freezer. It uses a fan to keep the cool air constantly moving around so nothing ever gets a chance to stick. So, you’ll never have battle through ice to get the last of those frozen chips.
Interior light
The interior light lets you see exactly what you have in. When you open up the freezer, the light inside will make it easy to spot what you’re after, so you don’t leave the door open for too long and waste any energy.
Temperature warning
The temperature warning will let you know when the conditions in your freezer are not right. This means you can easily stop your food from going off.
Control panel lock
The control panel lock is a great safety feature for any little ones running around the house. They won’t be able to get into the freezer, meaning there won’t be any accidents to worry about.
Open door alert
The open-door alert will let you know when you haven’t closed your freezer door by making a noise. This way, you’ll never accidentally leave it open, stopping your food going off and saving energy too.
Fast freeze
Fast freeze is ideal for when you’ve just got back from the shop and you need to get your food straight in the freezer. This setting will rapidly lower the temperature to get your food back to the right conditions and lock in all the nutrients. So, you won’t have to worry about that ice cream melting.
Flexible storage options
Lots of freezers have flexible storage options that let you store food how you want. With moveable racks and baskets, you can stack and order your food in a way that makes it easier for you. These features are especially helpful in wide or chest freezers, as you can keep on top of all your food.
Freezer guard protection
Freezer guard protection is ideal if you plan on storing your fridge freezer in an environment below 0°C, such as a conservatory. This is because in these low temperatures, freezers can stop working. Freezer guard tech makes sure your appliance stays at the right temperature at all times, so your food stays fresh for as long as possible.
How much does it cost to run?
A standard freezer will use roughly 269kWh of electricity a year, which will cost around 12p a day.
How to measure
Installation & Delivery
Kitchen & Home Delivery
We deliver 7 days a week and have flexible delivery options, but for a little extra you can pick a timeslot. Get everything from fridge freezers to dishwashers delivered exactly when you want them
FAQs
- What is a frost-free freezer?
A frost-free freezer uses a fan to keep the cool air inside moving round to stop ice from forming. This means you won’t have to manually defrost your freezer ever again.
- What is a built-in freezer?
A built-in freezer sits nice and neat behind your kitchen cupboard for that modern and sleek finish.
- Are freestanding freezers standard sizes?
Freezers can vary in height and width; you can find all our product dimensions on site on our product pages.
- What is a chest freezer?
A chest freezer is a large freezer that opens up from the top, giving you loads of space to store frozen food.
- How much space do I need to leave around a freezer?
Some manufacturers recommend leaving about 2-5 centimetres of space around your freezer, so they work as efficiently as possible.
- What do the star ratings on a freezer mean?
Your freezer is on 24 hours a day, so energy efficiency is super important. Each model is given a rating from A+++ to B, with freezers rated A and above needing less energy to run, saving you money on bills.
- Can I keep a chest freezer in my garage?
No, unless you have heating in the garage to stop the temperature dropping below 10 degrees. Alternatively, choose a freezer with freezer guard tech, which keeps your freezer at the right temperature no matter the conditions.
- Do freezers have flexible storage?
Some freezers have flexible storage where you can move the baskets to suit your needs.
- How do I know which hinge I need on my integrated freezer?
If you don’t currently have a built-in model, then it’s whatever your kitchen fitter recommends. If you do, then when you open the door, you’ll be able to tell if it’s a sliding or fixed hinge.
- What is the difference between low frost and frost free?
Low frost tech reduces the amount of ice that builds up in your freezer, while frost free completely stops ice from forming. So, with low frost, you’ll occasionally need to manually defrost, but you’ll never have to with frost free.
- What is fast freeze?
Fast freeze is a handy setting that rapidly cools down the temperature in the freezer for when you need to freeze food fast and lock in all those nutrients. Perfect for when you’ve just got back from the shops.
- How do I know my freezer is at the right temperature?
The temperature of your freezer should be around 0° F or -18° C.
- How do I know when it's time for a new freezer?
Usually this will become clear when your food is defrosting in your freezer or if the temperature isn’t very cold.
- How do I get rid of my old freezer?
Choose our Remove & Recycle service and we’ll take away your old appliance and recycle it responsibly for you.
- Will you fit my new freezer?
If you choose our Installation service, then we’ll hook up your new appliance, so you don’t have to.
- Will you take away my old freezer?
Select our Remove & Recycle service at the checkout and when we deliver your new freezer, we’ll take away your old one and recycle it for you.
- Where can I buy a freezer?
Right here, of course! We've got an ice-cold range of freezers to fit any kitchen or pantry, including chest, upright or under-counter models, and a cool range of features that'll keep your ice cream colder than cold.
