Home freezer

The days of storage of billets and fresh products in cellars and undergrounds have long sunk into oblivion. Even in the country today they use special household appliances, and even more so - in an apartment or cottage of permanent residence. Choosing the right freezer for home use is a very crucial step. What kind of cameras is more preferable, which freezer to choose for your home - let's talk about this in this article.

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Forms of freezers

Depending on the shape, all freezers are divided into two categories.

Important! Before choosing a freezer, decide what you need it for and where exactly you want to place it. You may find our review of practical tips aboutarrangement of furniture in the kitchen.

Refrigerated chests

Such a freezer has a horizontal shape and is very similar to a store chest in which ice cream and frozen products are stored. The design is quite massive, so installing it in the kitchen is unlikely to succeed.

Important! An ideal place for installation is a corridor or pantry. GELs are also perfect for a country house to place garden and garden gifts there.

Inside the lari are equipped with gratings, and this is their drawback. If you place a grocery bag, it may fall down. For this reason, a sheet of thick cardboard should be laid on each of the grates.

Refrigerating cabinet (cabinet)

The camera has a vertical layout. With significant capacity, it is very compact and can be easily placed in the kitchen. In addition, it may well serve as a stand or bedside table at the same time.

Important! It is advisable to select a model of such a height as a countertop.

In appearance, the freezer-closet resembles an ordinary refrigerator:

• Here you can conveniently and comfortably store and freeze food.
• In height, such a cabinet can be from 650 to 2000 mm.
• Different models are equipped for storing products with either grates or plastic drawer trays.

Important! Models with drawers are very convenient, because they make it possible to sort the products in such a way that there is no mixing of odors. However, if you need to freeze a lot of products, it is quite difficult with a refrigerator.

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What to look for when buying?

The acquisition of a “freezer” is a purely individual matter. Consider the main characteristics that you need to pay attention to when choosing.

Power freeze

When choosing a camera for power, proceed from the planned amount of freezing:

• For a family of 3-4 people, a mass of 5-10 kg is enough.
• If you want to freeze large volumes, give preference to large cameras.

Volume

The minimum volume is 100 liters, the maximum is 500 liters. As practice shows, the best option for the same average family is a freezer cabinet for a house of 200 liters.

Power consumption

Energy-saving opportunities are one of the most important characteristics, given that electricity tariffs cannot be called low. Optimal in terms of energy saving are equipment classes A and A + that minimize energy consumption.

Important! Do not stop your attention on cheap models. This is exactly the case when money investment pays for itself.

There is also such a thing as annual energy consumption. All models of freezers contain this characteristic.Divide the number by 12, and find out what energy consumption for the month you will have.

Freeze class

This indicator implies to what minimum you can reduce the temperature in the chamber. Freezing classes are marked with asterisks. The “step” between the sprockets is 6 degrees:

• 3 stars - 18 degrees.
• 4 stars - 24 degrees.

This is a rather important parameter, since the shelf life of products at low temperatures is much longer.

Important! There are commercially available models in which there is less variation between the values ​​of temperature and a wider scale. Focus on which products and in what quantity you plan to store in a separate freezer. Then it will become more clear what temperature values ​​will be optimal for your situation.

Control method

There are models with electronic and mechanical control:

• Of course, an electronic control method is much preferable. Modern modifications have a special display on which you can set the freezing mode in a matter of seconds.
• The advantage of mechanical control is its reliability. Such a system fails infrequently.

Defrosting method

Two options are possible:

• Freezer-cabinet with defrosting without frost (No Frost).
• Manual defrost.

Important! The first option is good because you do not have to bother with defrosting the camera. However, for reasons of hygiene, the camera must be turned off periodically to wash and ventilate. Manual defrosting chambers must be cleaned at least once a year. And our tips from a separate article will help you easily.get rid of the smell in the freezer.

Climate class

This indicator means the temperature at which the device will be guaranteed to work stably. The most common S and SN models work well at air temperatures up to 32 degrees.

Important! There are models designed for a hotter climate.

• ST - works stably at temperatures up to 38 degrees.
• T - can withstand air temperatures up to 43 degrees.

But remember, the better the class, the higher the price of a freezer for a home will be.

Availability of additional options

As a rule, we are talking about such a set of additional functions:

• Saving the set temperature in automatic mode after a power outage. The likelihood that the products will deteriorate if, in your absence, the lights were turned off for several days, in this case it is much less.
• Purification of air in the chamber - such models are equipped with carbon filters.
• The presence of a remote control. Of course, a freezer for home equipped with a remote control is preferable. It is advisable that the remote control be equipped with a locking device. This is true for families with children.

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Model Overview

The release of freezers involved in a variety of companies. Consider the most common of them, their advantages and disadvantages.

Saratov-153 (MKSH-135)

The main advantage of the model is its small size. The cabinet will fit well even in the smallest kitchen. Differs in the low price, works silently.

Important! The disadvantage is a rather slow decrease in temperature to a given level.

Atlant M 7204-090

Large-capacity camera (manufactured in Belarus):

1. Capacity exceeds 240 liters.
2. At the same time, the price is quite affordable.
3. The camera works absolutely silently, equipped with convenient compartments with handles.

Important! The only drawback is the tight opening of the door.

Liebherr GP 1376:

1. Energy-saving class A ++ model.
2. The freezer cabinet for a long time maintains the set temperature when the power supply is turned off.
3. Boxes for freezing products are very roomy.
4. The camera works so silently that it can be installed in the living room.
5. There is a super-freeze mode.

Important! The only negative is the high price.

No Frost Bosch GSN36VW20:

1. Modern model with electronic control.
2. When you turn off the power supply, the temperature persists for up to 20 hours.
3. Hoarfrost and ice do not freeze.
4. The device is extremely easy to maintain and operate, reliable, like any equipment of this manufacturer.
5. The camera is quite capacious.
6. When the door is opened, a beep sounds.

Important! The price is high, but the model is worth it.

Samsung RZ-90 EERS:

1. In addition to excellent performance, this home freezer features a stylish design. It is capable of serving as a decoration for the kitchen interior.
2. Stainless steel coating available.
3. The freezer is silent, consumes electricity.
4. The capacity is 270 liters.
5. There is a super-freeze function.
6. The camera does not need defrosting.
7. The model is equipped with 6 shelves and 5 drawers.

Important! The cost is high, but the functionality is impressive.

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Possessing basic knowledge about freezing equipment, you can choose a model for yourself with the optimal ratio of quality and price. So - you can no longer think about storing berries, fruits for the winter and fresh meat, fish, vegetables. You can get all this at a convenient time for you at an affordable price and use it as needed at any time of the year.