Freezer Buying Guide

Freezers are among the most common household appliances. They are needed for long-term food storage and maintaining frozen goods. Freezers also help reduce shopping trips, save money, and allow for meal prep in advance. When considering the purchase of a freezer, it's important to think about the size you need.

Freezers come in various models and sizes. When buying a freezer, consider what features you need from the device. Different brands offer various technologies that are worth looking into before a purchase. At Euronics, we know the many factors that must be considered when purchasing a freezer. That's why we created this guide. Read through our freezer buying guide before you go shopping, and you'll find it easier to locate the right device for you!

Upright Freezer or Chest Freezer?

There are basically two types of freezers: upright freezers and chest freezers, the latter also known as storage freezers. It is important to first determine whether an upright or chest freezer better suits your needs. Below, we detail the characteristics of these devices. Our guide will help you find the best upright or chest freezer for your requirements.

Upright Freezer

Many different factors dictate whether an upright or chest freezer is the more suitable option for your home. An upright freezer is a good choice when you want a freezer adjacent to your kitchen cabinets. An upright freezer includes drawers and shelves, making it easier to organize your food items. You can find your desired products quickly and easily without rummaging around in the bottom of the freezer. An upright freezer is typically narrow and tall, making it easier to find space for it in your home compared to a storage freezer. The capacity of upright freezers varies from 40 liters to 300 liters.

Advantages of Upright Freezers

Save more floor space than with a storage freezer
Products remain organized more easily
Can be easily moved from one place to another
Different products are readily available quickly

Chest Freezer or Storage Freezer

If you have space in your household to place a freezer independently in a different area, a storage freezer is a good option. The device can also be maintained in a cool space like a garage. A chest freezer is an excellent choice if you are freezing large food items or bulk quantities at once. Its open design makes it easy to freeze large and differently shaped food items.

Storage freezers generally have a small basket, allowing your desired food items to be easily organized and accessible. Chest freezers typically consume less energy compared to upright freezers. The capacities of storage freezers range from approximately 100 to 500 liters, meaning the largest models correspond to two full-height upright freezers.

Advantages of Storage Freezers

Consume less energy than an upright freezer
Have a larger capacity than upright versions
Keep food colder for a longer time during power outages
The open design allows for storage of bigger food items

Freezer Capacity

As mentioned above, the capacity of freezers varies depending on the model of the freezer. It's advisable to consider the size of the freezer to meet your specific needs. A freezer that is too small and constantly overloaded will prevent airflow from circulating effectively within the unit. This shortens food preservation time and increases frost build-up in the freezer. Energy efficiency may also decrease in such cases. Conversely, purchasing a freezer that is too large will lead to wasted electricity.

A small family may find a combined fridge-freezer or a smaller freezer compartment included in a American fridge sufficient. This way, you can also consult our buying guide for fridges and fridge-freezers. Larger families might prefer large storage freezers and upright freezers. If a lot of food is being frozen in your household, consider even acquiring two or more freezers. Freezers can be put to use and emptied as needed, preventing unnecessary space from being frozen unnecessarily.

Selecting a Freezer - Consider the Following Questions:

Do you buy a lot of frozen foods at one time?
Do you freeze large quantities of berries for the winter?
Do you hunt in your household?
Do you bake often and freeze pastries?

Energy Efficiency of Freezers

The energy rating of freezers is represented on a scale from A to G. Class A freezers consume the least electricity, while G class appliances consume the most.

Newer freezers are generally more energy-efficient than older models. It is advisable that the energy rating of the appliances you acquire be at least F. A freezer is always on, constantly affecting your electricity bill, so it's particularly important to pay attention to its energy efficiency.

Freezer Noise Level

You should familiarize yourself with the noise level of a freezer. If you want a quiet appliance, its noise level should be below 40 dB (A). The noise level may increase if the freezer is extremely full or its quick-freeze function is active.

Tip! Position the freezer away from heat-producing appliances, such as the oven, to reduce energy consumption. Also, keep the freezer protected from direct sunlight if possible.

Features of Freezers

Freezing Capacity

Pay attention to the freezing capacity of a freezer when purchasing. The freezing capacity indicates how many kilograms of food can be frozen at once in the unit. The freezer should not exceed this capacity. If freezing fresh food takes too long, the quality will decline due to the formation of ice crystals.

Quick Freeze and Freezing Automation

The quick-freeze function allows large quantities of food items to be frozen rapidly. In this case, the temperature of the freezer drops to -32 degrees to ensure that the temperature does not rise when adding food. The freezing automation turns off the quick-freeze function once the food has frozen. This way, quick freezing is not accidentally left on and does not waste energy.

No Frost Technology

The preservation of food improves when the unit has efficient air circulation that reduces frost. Air circulation channels and cooling fans increase airflow and equalize temperature differences in the freezer.

NoFrost Function

The NoFrost function prevents ice and frost build-up in the freezer. Strongly circulating cold air removes moisture from the appliance. This feature prevents frost from accumulating in the food and ice build-up on the inner walls. Hence, NoFrost freezers never need to be defrosted. Additionally, this feature keeps the device's electricity consumption low.

Low Frost Function

Thanks to the LowFrost function, freezers do not need to be defrosted as often as traditional freezers. The LowFrost system reduces frost build-up in the freezer. Such a freezer needs to be defrosted significantly less frequently, and its performance remains better. The defrosting interval can be as much as several years. A standard freezer needs to be defrosted once or twice a year.

Usability Features

The features of freezers differ based on brand and model. Below are examples of different usability features to consider before choosing a freezer.

Diversity of shelf space
Number of settings
Warning sounds and lights
Division of interior space
Anti-slip features for shelves and drawers
Ease of cleaning the unit
Electronic temperature control

View All Euronics Freezers

Explore our diverse range of fridges and freezers. Our cooling appliances come from renowned quality brands.

Upright Freezers

Storage Freezers

Fridge-Freezers

You can order the most suitable freezer for you from our online store or visit your nearest Euronics store. We are also happy to assist you with any additional questions if you are still unsure about which chest freezer or upright freezer is best for you.

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