Freezers which best buy

You'll instantly be able to compare our test scores, so you can make sure you don't get stuck with a Don't Buy. If you need a new fridge freezer, how do you know which ones will keep your food safely preserved and which will cause it to go off more quickly than it should?

Is your fridge freezer leaving you feeling frosty? Join Which? Already a member? Log in to find your new fridge freezer. And we test for everything, including the actual usable volume that's in a fridge freezer, rather than the claimed capacity the manufacturers quote.

But we also look for:. Cooling power We see how quickly a fridge freezer can chill and freeze food-equivalent gel packs. Temperature stability We crank the temperature up in our test lab to see whether a fridge freezer will keep your food perfectly chilled and frozen when your kitchen heats up.

We then lower the room temperature, to test how well your food is protected during chilly winter nights when your heating is switched off. Energy use We measure how much energy a fridge freezer uses to chill and freeze food and keep a steady temperature — and we work out how much it will add to your energy bill. We also reveal whether a fridge freezer is energy-saving or an energy guzzler for the amount of food you can pack away.

Our ease-of-use and cleaning tests uncover the models that are well-designed, as well as those that will quickly get on your nerves. You'll instantly be able to compare our test scores, so you can make sure you don't get stuck with a Don't Buy.

Want the best freezer for your food? We've tested hundreds of freezers to find the ones that freeze fast, helping lock nutrients in food and ensure your food is at its freshest when you come to eat it.

Join Which? Already a member? Log in now. We've tested tall, under-counter and chest freezers to find the fast coolers and cheap-to-run models. We've covered all the big brands - including Beko, Bosch, Miele, Samsung and Zanussi - to hone in on the Best Buys that outstrip the competition and provide the best safehouse for your food. The best freezers cool quickly and keep food safely frozen in changing room temperatures, so food is as fresh as possible when you defrost it.

All freezers currently have a backing made from plastic, metal or aluminium laminate, depending on the make and model you buy. We continually monitor and vary the assessments that underpin our reviews to take account of changing standards and areas of concern. We have made all flammable plastic-backed freezers Don't Buys , regardless of how else they performed in our freezing tests.

Our Best Buys only contain freezers we know to have flame-retardant backing and that have also aced in our chilling, freezing and other tests. One feature shoppers especially love is that the lid stays open on its own—no need to hold it open with one hand while you unload your groceries.

One of the most affordable options on Amazon, this chest freezer from Danby is a great value because it offers 3. Customers who live in small homes and apartments said they were able to stock up on all sorts of frozen food essentials thanks to this chest freezer. It cools down quickly in under an hour, according to one reviewer and is nearly silent while operating. Plus, the manufacturer offers a five-year warranty.

After 38 hours with no power, the ice had not melted at all. If you're planning on putting an extra freezer in your garage, one of the most reliable options out there is this GE chest freezer that's designed to work in spaces with extreme temperatures. With an ample It also comes with a lock and key for added security, plus four sliding baskets that make it easy to organize your frozen food and find smaller items like tubs of ice cream quickly. Reviewers say they appreciate that the freezer warns you if it detects temperature changes, which comes in handy if the power goes out.

What more could you ask for? This multifunctional chest freezer by Whynter can operate with both a standard wall outlet and a vehicle's lighter socket. The dual-use appliance functions as either a freezer or a refrigerator thanks to its wide temperature range of -6 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit, and the fast-freeze setting will quickly cool it all the way down.

It can hold up to 85 quarts of food and drink, which is the equivalent of cans. I've used it as a freezer for ice and ice cream and it has no problem staying at 0 degrees on either 12V or V and just the same results while set at 34 degrees for daily use. At just 3. With seven pre-set temperature options, it's easy to adjust between -4 and 6. Plus, it comes equipped with two wire baskets that secure to the top of the freezer for easy access. I even tested it by putting hamburgers on top of other items in one of the baskets and the meat froze solid," a customer wrote.