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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.
Things to know
Energy Rating
If you’re buying a new freezer, you’ll want one that runs as efficiently as possible. The energy rating will show you where your model sits on a scale of A-G, with A being the most efficient. Now you can keep your groceries in great shape and save some energy too.
Warranty
Most freezers come with a warranty that that lasts 1 or 2 years, but some will cover certain parts, such as the motor, for a much longer period – up to 20 years. You can find the warranty info for each model in the product specification on our product pages.
Number of drawers
The number of drawers depends on the type of freezer you’ve chosen. This ranges from a compact undercounter model, a chest freezer or a standard upright. Undercounter is the smallest with upright being the largest, and they can have between 3 to 7 drawers. Some freezers have shelves as well.
Total capacity
It’s important to know the total capacity of your freezer before you head to the checkout – no one wants to be throwing away good food because there’s not enough space. Freezer capacity is measured in litres and ranges from 80-litres to 323-litres. We’ve worked out roughly how many bags of food you can fit inside too - you can find these on our product pages, so you’ll have no trouble choosing the right one for you.
Fit type
One of the things you’ll need to know when buying a new freezer is where it’s going to go in your kitchen. A freestanding freezer can be placed anywhere with a power socket and can also be taken with you if you move house. If your other appliances are behind cupboard doors, you’ll want an integrated model so everything is streamlined.
Door Hinge
If you’re worried about fitting your freezer in the perfect spot, a lot of models come with reversible hinges. These allow the freezer door to be opened from the left or right. And if you’re buying an integrated model, you’ll be given everything you need to attach the cupboard door, using either sliding or fixed hinges.
Dimensions
Freezers are measured in height, depth and width – you’ll find this information on the product page. For integrated models, it’s especially important to make sure it fits into the housing unit.
Key Features
Frost reduction
Tired of wasting your weekends scraping out icy build-ups? We’ve all been there. Luckily, there are plenty of top-notch models out there that do the hard work for you– by preventing the problem in the first place! That’s exactly what frost reduction is all about, so you can actually enjoy your Saturdays.
Quick freezing
If you're stocking up on frozen food, you want the big shop to last as long as possible. That's where quick freeze comes in. It quickly decreases the temperature to freeze your groceries and lock in their flavour. So, if you love making smoothies or cooking with veggies, quick freeze, keeps everything in great shape.
Suitable for garages
Whether your freezer doesn’t fit your kitchen’s aesthetic, or you just don’t have the room, more and more people are moving their cooling appliances to their garages. The only problem? Not all units are designed to work in such cold conditions. Thankfully, these clever models keep their chill and function fine, even in temperatures as low as -15°C.
Power cut failsafe
So, you’ve just put the food shop away and the power cuts out. We know, nightmare. Thankfully, some brands kit out their appliances with a nifty fail safe feature. This keeps your food in tip-top shape for up to around 20 hours – just double check the model you’re looking at for the exact duration.
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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.
