A chest freezer is a large, horizontal, top-opening freezer, known for its high energy efficiency, spacious storage for bulky items, and typically manual defrosting, making it ideal for bulk food preservation, though it requires more floor space than upright models.
Key Features & Benefits
- Energy Efficiency: Top-lid design prevents cold air from escaping easily, and many are manual defrost, making them more efficient than upright freezers.
- Storage: Offers a large, open space for storing bulky items, large quantities of meat, or seasonal produce.
- Design: A rectangular, horizontal unit with a lid that opens from the top.
- Defrosting: Most require manual defrosting, which involves unplugging and melting ice buildu
