Freezers

Not enough freezer space for your baked goods or a great deal you found on hamburger at the grocery? Then a chest or upright freezer is the way to go. Bake up large casseroles and freeze half to pull out on a night when there just isn’t time to cook. If you love to stock up on ice cream, frozen desserts, or pizza, your refrigerator freezer just can’t handle it all. Freezers are also a necessity for those who want to preserve and enjoy fresh corn, green beans, and carrots picked from their own gardens year round. With retailers such as Whirlpool, Thermador, and Northland, you can have all your favorite frozen foods at your fingertips without having to constantly run to the store. You won’t be throwing away leftovers or having meat spoil with the convenience provided by your freezer. From compact models that fit in smaller spaces to larger upright models that will store a side of beef, we have the selection of freezers that accommodates your needs. ... View more - View less

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- Viking VCFB5301R
- from $2,600
- Available from 5 retailers
- from $2,600
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- Viking VCFB5361L
- from $5,699
- Available from 5 retailers
- from $5,699
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- Viking VCFB5301L
- from $5,599
- Available from 5 retailers
- from $5,599
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- Viking VCFB5361R
- from $5,699
- Available from 4 retailers
- from $5,699
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- Summit SCFF55
- from $1,344
- Available from 1 retailers
- from $1,344
  
  Net capacity: 141.6litre • Design type: Built in • Style: Upright • Freezer star rating: 4 Star
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- Traulsen ALT232W-FHS
- from $8,350
- Available from 1 retailers
- from $8,350
  
  Design type: Freestanding
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- Viking VIFB530
- from $6,469
- Available from 1 retailers
- from $6,469
  
  Net capacity: 450.2litre • Design type: Freestanding • Style: Upright • Freezer star rating: 5 Star
  - $7,139
  - $6,469
  - $6,469
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- Viking VIFB536
- from $3,989
- Available from 1 retailers
- from $3,989
  
  Net capacity: 540litre • Design type: Built in • Style: Upright
  - $6,569
  - $7,019
  - $7,019
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- Frigidaire GLFH21F8
  Rated 4.5 out of 5
- from $764
- Available from 9 retailers
- from $764
  - $997.34
  - $943.32
  - $796
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- Frigidaire FFU14F7
  Rated 4.5 out of 5
- from $494
- Available from 9 retailers
- from $494
  - $675.74
  - $637.80
  - $649.94
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- Northland 24AFW
- from $3,288
- Available from 3 retailers
- from $3,288
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- Northland 30AFW
- from $3,099
- Available from 3 retailers
- from $3,099
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- Northland 18AFW
- from $3,041
- Available from 3 retailers
- from $3,041
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- Whirlpool EV181FZTQ
  Rated 4.5 out of 5
- from $629
- Available from 7 retailers
- from $629
  
  Design type: Freestanding • Style: Upright
  - $827.90
  - $637
  - $677
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- Frigidaire GLFH17F8
  Rated 3 out of 5
- from $674
- Available from 7 retailers
- from $674
  - $884.74
  - $852.20
  - $706
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- Whirlpool EV161
  Rated 4 out of 5
- from $584
- Available from 6 retailers
- from $584
  
  Net capacity: 447litre • Design type: Freestanding • Style: Upright
  - $725.02
  - $662
  - $642.14
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- Whirlpool EV188
- from $1,039
- Available from 6 retailers
- from $1,039
  
  Net capacity: 501.28litre • Design type: Freestanding • Style: Upright
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- Northland 30AFS
- from $4,820
- Available from 2 retailers
- from $4,820
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- Northland 18AFS
- from $4,231
- Available from 2 retailers
- from $4,231
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- Northland 36AFS
- from $4,852
- Available from 2 retailers
- from $4,852
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- Traulsen RLT226
- from $9,799
- Available from 1 retailers
- from $9,799
  
  Design type: Freestanding
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- Whirlpool EL88TR
- from $1,029
- Available from 6 retailers
- from $1,029
  
  Net capacity: 501litre • Design type: Freestanding
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- Electrolux E32AF75
  Rated 1 out of 5
- from $1,999
- Available from 10 retailers
- from $1,999
  - $2,298.87
  - $2,199
  - $2,199
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- Frigidaire FFH17F7
  Rated 4 out of 5
- from $629
- Available from 10 retailers
- from $629
  - $804.74
  - $795.01
  - $719
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Freezers Buying Guide

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Introduction

Welcome to our buying guide for freezers. Here, we aim to help you narrow down your search from the wide range of freezers on our site that are offered by manufacturers, such as Whirlpool and Kenmore. You can easily check if a certain product has all the features that you need, and once you have selected a freezer, our price comparison service will help you hunt down the best deals from many retailers. There are also expert reviews available to read, and this user guide will help you find just what you are looking for. So, let’s have a look at freezers, and the features that make some models better than others.

Chest Freezers

Freezers are an indispensable appliance in the kitchen. There are two types available to help you preserve and store food in a healthy way: chest freezers and upright freezers. Before you set out to shop, you should decide what type of freezer will be the best for your family, and that will depends on how much space you will need to store food for everyone.

Chest models are suitable for those who need extra space in their freezer, and are available in capacities ranging from 4 to 20 cubic feet. They are suitable for large families who often buy food items in bulk quantities, and for people who have a variety of items to freeze. This type of freezer can be placed in your kitchen if you have enough room, or alternatively in a garage or basement. They are the preferred choice for commercial cold stores and dealers in frozen foods.

Chest freezers have built-in side wall insulation, which helps in maintaining the coldest temperature. As they open from the top, they prevent a large amount of cold air from escaping and hot air from entering every time you open the lid. As they retain cold air very well, they are economical to use and they even tend to have a longer life than an upright model. What’s more, these freezers have removable baskets, which can be used to group food items, and to store smaller products – allowing you to organize food more efficiently and even to store more items. Frigidaire has a huge range of chest freezers for you to have a look at, including the FFCS201, which offers 19.7 cubic feet of space.

Although a chest freezer can be an excellent choice, there are some drawbacks, such as the requirement for manual defrosting – a process which can take many hours. On the other hand, this job tends to be necessary less frequently than an upright model. Another potential problem can be the size of these freezers – as they are so big, it can be sometimes be difficult to see the bottom. Even reaching inside to clean them can be problematic.

Upright Freezers

If you have a limited amount of space in the kitchen, an upright freezer is the perfect choice for you. Upright freezers resemble your home refrigerator but they are anything from slightly to a lot larger. They range in capacity from 2 to 20 cubic feet and are available with one or two doors. The different sizes mean that they are ideal for even the largest families.

Upright models, such as the Viking Professional VCFB536 freezer contain organizing features such as drawers and shelves, and most models are available with adjustable and removable door storage bins and pull out baskets. They help you sort, retrieve, and organize frozen food items very conveniently. Though you have flexibility in arranging items in an upright freezer, you cannot fit some large items without some major adjustment of shelves.

Upright freezers are available with manual defrost and automatic defrost. Though less convenient, manual defrost freezers are cost efficient. The automatic defrost feature may cost you more and use more energy, but this is a feature that is well worth the cost. If you are interested in an upright freezer with automatic defrost, a good model to look at is the Maytag MQF1656TEW, which boasts 15.8 cubic feet of space.

Features

There are several features you can check out before shopping for a freezer, and here are just a few of them:

Temperature alarm: Look for models that include this function, which will sound if the temperature reaches an unsafe level due to a sudden change.

Magnetic door seal: Energy efficiency will be high if the doors are sealed tightly. Opt for a freezer that provides magnetically sealed doors to keep out the heat and retain the cooling.

Organization: Movable and adjustable shelves and baskets make organizing food easier, and help you distinguish recent items from old food.

Door lock: Freezers with a door lock will be useful if you have small children. Locking the door restricts access and prevents kids from leaving the door open. This feature also helps conserve energy.

Fast-freeze: Nowadays, all modern freezers have the ability to fast-freeze freshly-bought and freshly-prepared items. It helps in retaining your food’s quality and freshness.

Automatic Defrost versus Manual Defrost

When you shop for a freezer, you have a choice of auto-defrost or manual defrost models. You need to understand the differences between them to make a wise purchase.

Automatic defrost freezers are more convenient as they eliminate regular cleaning, but they consume more energy by switching on and off. As there are frequent temperature changes, food items have a possibility of getting freezer burns. Auto-defrost freezers are also noisy as they have to move through different cycles. A practical consideration to make is the Summit Appliance SCFF55BI freezer, which comes in black and offers a frost-free system.

Manual defrosting, on the other hand, requires you to simply unplug the freezer and remove the water once the accumulated ice has melted. Furthermore, you need not do it very frequently. Vegetables and meat stored in manual defrost models will last longer than those stored in the automatic defrost models. If this sounds like a freezer that will be right up your alley, take a look at models like the General Electric FCM20SUW.

The size of your family should decide your freezer size. The larger your family, the larger freezer you will need. The capacity of a chest freezer is more than the capacity of an upright freezer, because basically a chest model is an open box with no shelves. However, you can buy additional baskets for organizing and sorting food items. The capacity you require will also depend upon the size of your kitchen.

You should also consider the buying and food habits of your family before deciding the model. If you buy food items in bulk and want to freeze large quantities, you will need a bigger freezer, but look for a model that has a water drain outlet and a drain hose if you choose the manual defrost type.

We hope that after reading this guide, you are able to spend wisely on a freezer, so you’ll never have to regret the purchase. You can also browse our site for expert opinions and reviews, as well as compare prices, brands, and retailers offering the best freezers and other kitchen appliances.

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