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Black Chest FreezersBlack chest freezers offer plenty of room for your frozen foods. They are a great option for areas that suffer from power outages because they can keep food frozen for longer than upright freezers.If you plan to keep your model in a dark garage or basement, look for models that feature interior lighting. This feature will help you find your food more easily and reduce energy waste.CapacityAnyone who wants to store extra frozen food items can benefit from the chest freezer. You can keep your own homemade meals, leftovers or seasonal fruits and vegetables in them. Many models have removable baskets and dividers so you can arrange your food items however you'd prefer. There are also models with energy efficiency which use less power.Look for models designed for cold temperatures if want to store an upright freezer in your garage or shed. Some models are designed to function in temperatures as low as -10° Celsius.This budget model provides almost 100 litres of extra freezer space. It can fit in the corner of your kitchen. It's not frost-free and does not come with an electronic display of temperature. However, the cost is so low that these shortcomings are easily overlooked.If you need a bigger freezer but don't want pay the premium for a top-of-the-range model, this chest freezer from Hotpoint is a good choice. Its 255 litre capacity is enough space for summer ice creams and stews that are cooked in batches and comes with a sleek, black gloss finish that blends in with your home. It also has a manual defrost system and drain, and a sturdy vinyl-coated dish to help you split your meals.Energy efficiencyA freezer can be a great addition to any kitchen. It can also help reduce food waste by freezing excess foods. However, it can cost more energy because it consumes more energy to keep frozen food cold than refrigerators.Think about buying a chest freezer Energy Star certified to reduce your energy consumption. These models are insulated with foam and use a type of refrigerant called 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane, which does not deplete the ozone layer and is considered safe for indoor usage. Upright freezers consume more energy to run as they require a bigger footprint and are less insulated than chest freezers.Chest freezers have more usable storage space than upright freezers as they are taller and closer to the ground. They can take up a large amount of floor space, and you'll need to account for the door height, which could swing left or right.To save space and money, consider a chest freezer with an integrated storage basket to keep foods organized. A wire basket will allow you to store more food in a smaller space than a shelf which is a great choice for families with a small storage space. Another feature that makes the use of a chest freezer more affordable to run is the auto-defrost or manual. Self-defrosting models use less energy to run than one that is manually defrosted, and it cycles off and back on regularly to prevent the accumulation of ice.NoiseThe quieter black chest freezers are better than upright freezers, and therefore they're great for garages sheds, or outbuildings. If you hear noise at night, this is likely due to the normal expansion and contraction of the walls of the freezer. This won't keep anyone awake. Some models are incredibly quiet, with just 38dB at their loudest which means you don't need to worry about keeping your neighbours or your family entertained by loud appliances! If you're looking for a quiet black freezer, take a look at Currys own brand Logik range which is surprisingly affordable. They offer garage friendly freezers that can hold more than 50 cubic litres of storage space at less than PS200.Defrost timeThe majority of chest freezers require manual defrosting that is, you must unplug the freezer and open it to let all the frozen ice melt. However table top chest freezer are more easy to defrost than others. The GE FFP245LDBS is one of the best. It has a movable basket that makes it easier to organize, an interior lighting, and a counterbalanced top that won't hit your head when you reach for the freezer to get a frozen pizza. It also features an integrated handle with recessed insulation to improve energy efficiency.Most people buy chest freezers for extra storage space. They are great for storing large tubs of ice cream, bags of frozen vegetables as well as meat portions. Most of them are large in capacity and come with a lid which can be opened by a hinge at the top. Some come with bins and dividers that help you organize, while others are self-defrosting and come with locks.Some of these freezers can last for up to 48 hours without freezing if you keep the door shut. This is ideal for situations of emergency however, if you need to keep the freezer in operation for extended period of time, you should make sure it is located in a cool location and has plenty of airflow. Be sure not to put anything that is warm in the freezer, since this will affect the temperature and cause it thaw faster.