The Best Chest Freezer 2022

The Best Chest Freezer

Combining a good volume with good freezing performance, this model represents, in our opinion, the best value for money of this selection and displays characteristics that are likely to suit many. Its net capacity of 350 L is well suited for heavy use for a family of 3-4 people or more. Its freezing capacity of 22 kg / 24h is quite effective for regular use. Despite everything, its energy consumption remains reasonable, since it is in energy class E (formerly A ++) with an average consumption of 234 kWh / year.

With a volume of 202 L, this freezer is one of the small formats, suitable for a family of 2 to 3 people. Its freezing power of 14.5 kg / 24h is suitable for occasional use. While it is easy to fit into a laundry room or garage, the downside to this tall and wide model is that it takes a bit of organization. Fortunately, a small basket is provided to highlight certain fragile or small foods. It is a device whose basic consumption remains limited to 223 kWh / year.

This freezer is part of the high-end category thanks to its power and energy performance. Indeed, it displays a high freezing capacity of 34 kg / 24h while maintaining a consumption of less than 160 kWh / year. With such characteristics, this model is clearly intended for large families and / or intensive use. Very practical on a daily basis, it is equipped with five baskets and offers a Super Freezing function which allows the rapid cooling of the foodstuffs you have just bought in a dedicated compartment.

our selection

Our Pick, Best Mid-Range	Best cheap	Best high end
Essentielb ECC85-155b1	Whirlpool WHM2110	Liebherr GTP3656-24
With a volume of 350 L and good freezing power, this model is intended for large families and / or regular use. You are also guaranteed to get Boulanger’s after-sales service, which comes with a 3-year warranty.	We recommend this model for families of 2-3 people. Indeed, it offers an average volume of 202 L for a price accessible to all budgets. Its performance and practicality are particularly appreciated.	This 330 L capacity model is powerful while maintaining particularly low energy consumption. Easy to handle, it is ideal for everyday use or a large family with a weakness for ice cream …
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Honorable mentions

Haier BD519RAAE (€ 411.99 at the time of publication): this model (385 kWh / year) justifies its high energy consumption by a very substantial volume (519 L). Intended for large families, it has an interesting freezing capacity of 32 kg / 24h. On the other hand, its autonomy of only 35 hours in case of failure and its consequent sound volume (48 dB) prevents us from offering it in the main selection.

How to choose your chest freezer?

The freezer has become essential in any home for the medium and long term storage of food. Whether you have an American fridge or a combined fridge , many of you decide to acquire an additional freezer. And depending on the needs, the models may vary.

In order to see clearly, here are the criteria to take into consideration if you embark on this purchase.

• The volume : a person living alone or a couple does not need a freezing space of more than 150 L. For an average family of 3-4 people, we advise you to go for a model of 150 L to 250 L. The larger volumes are specially designed for large families.
• Energy consumption : when an appliance is permanently plugged in, its impact on your overall electricity consumption is significant. It is therefore important to take a look at its energy label (recently updated, as we explain here ), on which you will find its ranking from A to G, the latter being the most energy intensive. It also gives you an estimate of the annual consumption in kW / h.
• The power of freezing : it is a measurement which is made in kg / 24h. The higher this weight, the more powerful your freezer. Please note that this ability to freeze quickly inevitably has repercussions on the energy consumption of your appliance.
• The type of cold : we distinguish the cold air stirred, which allows a homogeneous distribution of the air, from the static cold which has the disadvantage of causing noticeable temperature differences between the top and the bottom of the device. The ventilated cold, on the other hand, displaces dry air, preventing the formation of frost. It is therefore all the more interesting for freezers.
• Autonomy in the event of a breakdown : most chest freezers have good autonomy in the event of a breakdown. In general, it is better for it to be longer than 36 hours - or a day and a half - in order to avoid unpleasant surprises. Obviously, for this criterion, the more the better.
• The noise level : this is not an appliance that we usually keep in our kitchen, given the necessary floor space. That said, even if stored in another garage or pantry style room, the acceptable sound level should not exceed 45dB.

Our Choice: Essentielb ECC85-155b1

Combining a good volume with good freezing performance, this model represents, in our opinion, the best value for money of this selection and displays characteristics that are likely to suit many.

It offers a net capacity of 350L, which is well suited for regular use for a family of 3-4 or even a large family. Its freezing capacity of 22 kg / 24h is quite effective for regular use.

Despite everything, its energy consumption remains reasonable, since it is in energy class E (formerly A ++) with an average consumption of 234 kWh / year. Unfortunately, since it only has static cooling, you will be forced to perform regular manual defrosting with the supplied defrost spatula.

The announced autonomy in the event of a breakdown is 67 hours, or nearly 3 full days. In practice, some users have experienced less autonomy but still correct.

The sound volume is completely within the standard, with 42 dB announced by the manufacturer.

Its placement is quite easy despite a weight of 58 kg thanks to the four casters on which it rests. On the other hand, the absence of a wedge forces you to block it with your feet or your legs when you open it, at the risk of moving it.

If most users are delighted, some however regret the slightly weak lighting and the absence of an audible alarm in the event of improper closing.

Developed by Boulanger, the Essentielb brand often shines thanks to an attractive price / quality ratio at entry and mid-range. It is for this reason that you can find it regularly in our reviews, such as microwave ovens for example.

The best budget chest freezer: Whirlpool WHM2110

With a volume of 202 L, this freezer is one of the small formats, suitable for a family of 2 to 3 people. Its freezing power of 14.5 kg / 24h is suitable for occasional use.

While it is easy to fit into a laundry room or garage, the downside of this tall and wide model is that it is a little less easy to view its contents. Better to be organized. Fortunately, a small basket is provided to highlight certain fragile or small foods. The door is self-compensating for easier handling.

It is a device whose basic consumption remains limited to 223 kWh / year. Static cold will require you to have a manual defrost, but if it is regular, the task should not be too restrictive given its small size and the presence of a water drainage system.

In the event of a breakdown, it benefits from 26 hours of autonomy, which is already appreciable for a model of this size.

The indicator lights allow you to make sure at a glance that it is working and quickly check its settings (power on, quick freeze and temperature). Finally, it is quite discreet, since it displays a sound level of 42 dB.

Admittedly, it is a basic model but it remains reliable and efficient, and above all, it is offered at a very affordable price.

The best premium chest freezer: Liebherr GTP3656-24

With a volume of 331 L quite average, this freezer is in the high-end category thanks to its power and energy performance. Indeed, it displays a high freezing capacity of 34 kg / 24h while maintaining a consumption of less than 160 kWh / year.

With such characteristics, this model is clearly intended for large families and / or intensive use. Very practical on a daily basis, it is equipped with five baskets and offers a Super Freezing function which allows the rapid cooling of the foodstuffs you have just bought in a dedicated compartment.

It also has the particularity of proposing a digital display directly on the handle, for a quick and practical visualization of the temperature and the operation of the device.

Its excellent energy performance is coupled with a StopFrost cooling system, which guarantees an 80% reduction in the formation of frost, for less restrictive maintenance.

It displays, in addition to that, a good autonomy of 65 hours in the event of a power cut, and is equipped with an alarm both visual and audible when the temperature rises abnormally in the freezer or when the door has been left open. in a prolonged manner.

Its noise level is, finally, very reasonable with less than 40 dB on the meter, which makes it the quietest device of our selection.

That said, given its dimensions (137 cm wide by 92 cm high) and the absence of casters, there is a good chance that you will install it in a room away from living rooms like a garage or barn. Its FrostProtect function allows it to withstand a negative temperature down to -15 ° C without fear.

Ultimately, this chest freezer displays characteristics that quickly justify the investment required.

Sources

1. Consumer Reports, Best Freezer Buying Guide, 09 novembre 2020
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4. Wirecutter, The Best Chest Freezers for 2020, 09 novembre 2020