Freezers
Freezers do only one simple thing but does it very well – freezing goods. Freezers were invented after refrigerators to keep goods frozen and their shelf life extended, something that ordinary refrigerator freezers may not be able to sustain. Temperatures within freezers are kept at very low temperatures to keep bacteria, molds, and fungi from multiplying, as well as keep certain foods in their original, frozen state.
In the early days of refrigerator, producing large quantities of ice was rather a complex task, but the advent of freezes changed all this. Like refrigerators, freezers are manufactured in a variety of sizes and capacities. Most modern freezers manufactured in this generation have defrosting capabilities, unlike the old units which need thawing to optimize operation.
Chest freezers are widely popular in commercial settings and also in households that love to stock up large amounts of meats, ice cream, etc. These units effectively provide storage spaces of goods for later use and at consistently low temperatures. Chest freezers got their name from their chest-like appearance, hence the name chest freezer.
Most regular-sized or larger refrigerators have additional freezer compartments located at the upper portion of the refrigerator. However freezers within refrigerators are very limited in size, and therefore, are unsuitable for large-quantity storing. It is for this reason that chest freezers remain a popular and convenient option of storing frozen goods.
Upright freezers are also a good option at storing foods, especially where organizing is concerned. They look like refrigerators except that they freeze foods all throughout. Once contention about this unit is the amount of electricity consumed especially when cold air escapes after the door is opened. Although it has a smaller "footprint", upright freezers are unable to accommodate large items.
Although freezers have significantly evolved over the years, the main complaint about these appliances is the lack of organizing compartments that would've made it easier to stack up and reach down to food at the bottom pile. Manufacturers have heeded to this complaint and are now making freezers with adjustable and removable shelves for better stacking efficiency.
If you're planning to invest on a new freezer, you'll probably end up with a big question mark on your forehead due to all the brands of freezers today. To help you sort out the men from the boys, here are a few of the most popular and trusted brands in the industry and their corresponding creations:
Frigidaire AFFC1466DW – this model includes an upper and lower basket for ease of stacking. It also has interior lights, temperature control, power-on light, and a frost-free defroster.
GE FCM150PWH – most GE models feature manual defrost, but this model has a 14 cubic feet storage capacity, an upfront defrost water drain, temperature control, interior light, lock, a couple of sliding bulk storage baskets, as well as a limited warranty for food loss.
Amana AFC1005BW – contains an adjustable basket, temperature control, insulation and lid said to be energy efficient, and a defrost drain. This unit has a 10 cubic feet storage capacity able to store 315 pounds of goods.
Whirlpool EH050FXMQ – this is a smaller model of chest freezer, with only 5 cubic feet of storage capacity. It is perfect for people who don't require much freezer space. It also has manual defrost, temperature control, a large storage basket, and defrost drain.
Freezers with manual defrost tend to be more efficient since ice insulates the freezer sides, therefore saving you money on electricity bills. Manual defrost freezers are NOT for homeowners who otherwise thinks it's fun to frequently defrost the freezer every six to eight months.
Freezers complement refrigerators in many ways, and has helped millions of homeowners take fewer trips to the grocery and back home.