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A freezer is a device similar to a refrigerator that maintains a temperature below the freezing point of water. When it comes to buying a new refrigerator-freezer combination, there are a number of factors that need to be considered before you make your buying .
There are two models to pick from: upright freezers and chest freezers.

Vertical (or upright) freezers are a good choice for smaller families, since their storing capabilities are not as high as the chest freezer. They provide you with sufficient space for a lot of food though, and they are convenient to use. Chest freezers are the ones that are shaped like a large box and are lined with plastic. They have all sorts of storage spaces inside the freezer, depending on model and manufacturer, to ensure you always have the most frequently used items at hand. Chest freezers are perfect if you have a larger family of if you plan to deep freeze larger quantities of food for a longer period of time. Size of a home freezer would depend on the size of the family. Often people impulsively go for large freezers thinking that they might require it for stocking large
Although freezers are efficient consumers of electricity they will definitely increase your electrical bill. An upright freezer consumes more electricity. This is because every time it is opened the cold air spills out onto the floor.

Consequently, it runs more frequently. Also today’s uprights are often frost free, which by their nature consume much more electricity. So we have to pay for the benefit of not having to defrost it.
Chezt Freezers are more efficient consumers of electricity because the cold air lies inside even though the lid is lifted to access the sustention . But, chest types are manual and will need to be shut down and defrosted once a year. Size of course found upon your needs.

Generally though, most people buy too large a freezer. They base their judgement upon perceived usages rather than real usage. The smaller upright freezers also offer good storing capacities. Such models have several shelves and compartments for quicker access to your favorite food items.

Some people are now offer a practice called freezer blocking to lower consumption. This entails filling any unused space in the freezer with blankets or boxes of insulation. But above all there are factor that you must consider:

First, Energy Efficiency and Placement
Although many kitchen appliances meet today’s energy efficiency standards, not all freezers qualify for the Energy Star rating. Those freezers that have earned the Energy Star use at least 10% less energy than required by federal standards. Qualified models include upright freezers with automatic or manual defrost, and chest freezers that only offer manual defrost. You’ll conserve energy, save money and lower your carbon footprint by choosing one of these freezers.
Second, think over which model that suitable for you

Freezers are available in chest and upright form . Chest freezers have a slight energy efficiency advantage over upright freezers as less cold air escapes from the compartment when the door opens. Chest freezers also tend to be better insulated than upright models. Choose a chest freezer if you plan to shop in bulk and need to store items for longer periods of time or if you regularly purchase large or other hard-to-fit items. Whether you’re considering a chest or an upright freezer, look for models with interior lights. Not only does it make it easy to find items especially in chest freezers where items may be layers deep but it helps decrease the amount of time cold air escapes through the open door.

Look for easy-to-access, adjustable temperature controls. Power indicator lights offer additional peace of mind. If you have small children in the house, look for freezers that offer a lock and key safety measure. Heavy-duty hinges, reversible doors and magnetic door seals offer extra convenience and efficiency.

Third, Match features that you need
There are offering a few more choice . Things such as frost free, built in alarms, digital temperature displays, push button controls, and quick freeze are now on the market. All options on a freezer can serve a purpose but must be offset with the possibility of increased complexity. The more complex a device the more possibility of it breaking down. Plus, along with complexity usually comes upgrade cost.

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