A freezer chest for the home is an alternative to the usual freezers built into refrigerators. Previously, large freezers were found only in stores, in production, in catering points, today manufacturers offer compact chests for home use.
Why do you need a big freezer
Each refrigerator is equipped with a freezer or even two, but some are thinking about buying a freezer chest. How does it differ from an ordinary freezer? Benefits:
- Long-term storage of products.
- Compactness. A freestanding chest occupies a minimum of space in the kitchen.
- Roominess. Loading large volumes of products.
- Comfortable use. In an ordinary freezer, foods are mixed, here they can be laid out in baskets. When you need something, you can quickly find it.
- Mobility. A small household appliance can be easily rearranged, taken out of the apartment, transported in a passenger car.
- Practicality. Capacious models are loaded with voluminous packages, whole carcasses. The cover 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 nutrients in vegetables and fruits.
- Autonomous cold. When the power goes out, the temperature inside the camera is low. The length of the period depends on the brand and manufacturer, usually it is 6-8 hours.
Casket or camera - which is better
Manufacturers offer two types of freezing equipment: they perform the same functions, but have several important differences. Which is better - a camera or a chest? Compare their advantages:
- In drawers with a horizontal lid there is no differentiation of the freezing modes. In vertical chambers, there are several isolated compartments that differ in temperature.
- Cameras consume more power.
- In chambers, the height of the shelves can be adjusted to optimally use the space.
- Camera owners often complain of increased noise during compressor operation that occurs after setting the lowest possible temperatures.
- The chest is cheaper and more compact than the camera, it will crawl into the narrowest doorway. Deservedly receives positive consumer reviews.
What could be the cons
Disadvantages of freezer chests:
- Maintaining the same temperature.
- The complexity of organizing space. The need to stoop to get products from below. Inside there are hanging basket baskets, but below everything is stacked on top of each other.
Who buys them
Chest freezers are used both in everyday life and in work. They are in demand in small shops, cafes, in ordinary kitchens. They can store stocks of meat, ice cream, vegetables, fruits. Useful:
- HLS fans - store plant products without loss of useful properties;
- lovers stock up for the future;
- hunters and fishers;
- gardeners and gardeners;
- mushroom pickers;
- pet owners - store food;
- large families - for bulk purchases.
- rural residents - for meat and dairy products of their own production.
What options 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 face. For the house, options with a blank cover are suitable. 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 option is A ++.
- Sizes. In order for the equipment to work for a long time and properly, it must be freely placed in the room intended for it.
Important! Chest freezers are not recommended for use in unheated rooms. At minus temperatures, this technique is not used. Recommended range: +16 to + 38 ° C. Climatic class, see the packaging. Recommended: from N to ST.
How to choose an option for home
Almost all well-known brands of household and refrigeration appliances offer chest 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 ". Enough and Chinese counterparts - Tesler, Dexp.
The list is impressive - dozens of well-known companies offer freezing and refrigerating equipment of various sizes, capacities, designs, with different operational characteristics: Atlant, Hansa (Hansa), Candy, Italfrost, Nord, Bravo, Avex, Beko, Whirlpool, Zanussi, Tesler, Delph, etc.
The consumer, in order to choose an option, needs to familiarize himself with the minimum set of marker-parameters by which appliances for home or commerce are selected.
- Type of download. Top-loading models look like a cabinet — they are freezers. Sizes: from mini to 600 liters. Horizontal open from above - from that 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 the mistress's dream. The principle of operation of cameras with automatic defrosting is simple: the fan that creates hoarfrost turns off, defrosting begins. Water flows through special channels, then the normal mode is turned on.
- Camera class. Indicates the ability of the equipment to maintain the set temperature in order to maintain the quality of the products: one asterisk - storage for 7 days at -6 ° C; two stars - 30 days or more at -12 ° C. Which temperature is better, users decide.
- Type of management. Selected based on reliability and functionality requirements. It happens mechanical and electronic-automated.
- Volume. Determined by the needs of the user. A volume of 200 liters is enough for an apartment. For the storage of meat, game, fish, it is better to choose a volume of 300, 400 liters or more.
Many buyers are interested in how much energy the average freezer chest consumes. The most popular volume for a 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 freezers, they all look alike. There are models:
- with a metal cover;
- with stainless lid;
- with a glass lid.
Versions with transparent covers are intended for shops - this is a kind of showcase through which the buyer examines the goods.
Variety is achieved through the use of plastic, stainless steel or painted metal. Along with standard white metal chests, designers offer a new approach to the topic - color. Derby brand produces bright technology, 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 for a number of parameters discussed above. The advantage of domestic counterparts is the low price and decent quality. Having made a review of competitors and analyzed demand, we will single out the leaders:
- "Snow." Low cost and high level of reliability. Plus - all models have wheels for comfortable movement. Keep performance in subzero weather and in hot weather.
- Liebher. The high cost of German chests is justified by an enviable functionality. Costs pay off thanks to high energy efficiency. The asset is high quality, comfortable use and good capacity.
- Frostrost. 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.
Rating of freezing chests - three leaders
- Shivaki SCF-210W. Fast freezing of large volumes of products. Used to make ice. Power freezing - 9 kg per day. When the power is turned off, the products are stored for 15 hours.
- Pozis FH-250-1. The TOP of the best chests includes a model from an affordable price category. Production - Russia. Volume - 350 liters.
- Liebherr GT 4932-20. Tops the rating of reliability and demand. Manufacturer - Austria. Volume - 450 liters. Model with superfrost. Auto mode. The power of freezing per day is 31 kg. Automatic temperature control.
Price categories
How much does an inexpensive freezer chest cost? To compare the cost of goods, you need to figure out what the price depends on. There are three price categories:
- Low price segment. Small camera volume. A good choice for the average consumer.
- Middle category. Models from 600 liters. Additionally - differentiated temperature conditions, the functions of dry freezing, shock freezing and others.
- The highest category. The price depends on the volume and on the quality characteristics, functionality and comfortable use.
Classification of freezing chests
Depending on the tasks for which they choose freezing equipment, they study the power of freezing, the volume of the chamber, and the width of the display case. Trading versions are equipped with transparent covers.
For home. Examples:
- Indesit OS B 200 2 H. Price: 15 600 rubles. Weight - 59 kg. Volume - 215 liters. Power - 14 kg / day. One compressor.
- Biryusa 14. Price: 10 700 rubles. Volume - 120 liters. Power - 12 kg / day. One compressor.
For the store. Trading options:
- Frostor F200E. Price: 17,200 rubles. Description: curved glass cover, 4 climatic classes, 230 l, weight - 40 kg.
- Gellar FG 400 C. Price: 21 900 rubles. Description: glass curtains, 56 kg - weight, 380 l, built-in lock, wheels.
Interesting! In commercial premises, a three-level freezer chest is often used. It showcases-covers are located one above the other - compact and convenient.
For ice cream. Examples:
- Gellar FG 550 E. Glass lid - open access for customers. It works at high temperature. 490 l, weight - 71 kg, thickened thermal insulation.
- Snow MLK-400. Price: 19,400 rubles, 393 liters, weight - 60 kg, there are wheels, the maximum air temperature is + 32 ° C.
Reviews
Alevtina, Primorsky Territory
They doubted for a long time whether a freezing chest was needed at all in everyday life. I did not want to get extra noise and waste of electricity in the kitchen. But the desire to have frozen fruits and vegetables overpowered. We bought Frostor F 200 S. The price is affordable, there is practically no noise. Conveniently, the “chest” with products can be rolled from place to place. Freezes without complaints. There was no refrigerant leak. Yes, more! When the electricity was turned off, the products are safe for a long time - frost remains.
Gennady, Voronezh
Until a certain time, I did not even know why these boxes with lids were needed. I saw my friends and caught fire - you can pack all country products. Berries, apples and more. Again, you can fish - I love fishing. I began to find out which brand to buy - in order to be reliable and inexpensive. Advised Bravo XF-152 JA. Well, maybe it’s better to eat, but I do not regret it yet. I don’t really care about the prestige of the brand, and the freezer is working properly. 140 liters of volume is enough for me. It completely freezes - in the chamber minus 24 degrees. True, defrosting is manual. It does not weigh much - 30 kilograms in total. Overall satisfied with the purchase.
As you can see, a huge assortment of freezing chests for home use opens up before the buyer. Which unit to give preference to - imported or domestic, surround or compact, expensive or cheap - is your choice. Focus on our tips, and have a nice shopping!