Top 20 Home Freezers and How to Choose the Right One

The emergence of small wholesale sites has increased the demand for freezers. The possibility of buying large quantities of food at a reduced price is attractive to every family. Is it possible to get by with a two-compartment fridge or do you need a separate freezer unit? Which device to choose to get the best value for money? You can judge the quality by the rating of home freezers.

What is the advantage

Freezers allow food products to be stored for a long time (from several weeks to a year) while retaining their taste.Rapid freezing prevents the breakdown of vitamins in berries, fruits, vegetables and herbs.

Kinds

Consumers have the flexibility to choose a freezer based on their housing, financial capabilities and tastes.

Vertical

This configuration of chambers is called a freezer. Narrow and tall, they blend into small kitchens. Large usable volume, multiple compartments allow you to distribute products as intended. Models with 1, 2 compressors are available, which widens the choice of buyers.

Horizontal

Chest freezers (lari) have hinged lids. The height of the rooms does not exceed 86 centimeters. A large volume is achieved due to the width and depth indicators. Positive qualities - capacity, good freezing.

Compact

Freezers with a total volume of up to 90 liters are compact. They are suitable for small apartments and summer cottages.

Embedded

Built-in household appliances (cabinets, chests) allow you to create a special interior in the kitchen. The installation of household appliances in furniture requires the skills, knowledge and experience of the installer.

Choice criteria

Before buying expensive household appliances, you need to determine the device with the technical characteristics and functional properties you need.

Freeze Volume

The storage space required in the freezer depends on the needs and capabilities of the family.

It is necessary to choose the optimal displacement at which the unit will not idle.

Power

The portioned amount of simultaneously frozen product ranges from 5 to 25 kilograms. The higher the weight, the higher the energy consumption will be.

Energy consumption

The energy efficiency class is determined by the ratio between actual power consumption and nominal consumption: from "A +++" (highest) to "G" (lowest). If we take a model with a higher degree, it means less power consumption, but a higher price.

Freezing class

The freezing class characterizes the negative temperature in the chamber, which determines the shelf life of products.

It is indicated in the marking by an asterisk:

• * -2 degrees - 10-12 days;
• ** -6 degrees - 30 days;
• *** -18 degrees - 90 days;
• **** -24 degrees - 365 days.

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The last class refers to freezing.

Additional functionality

The technical improvements relate to the operation of the freezers.

Climate class

The climatic conditions (air temperature) of equipment operation are taken into account in the manufacture of the units.

There are 4 classes of freezers with different temperature ranges:

• "N" - from +16 to +32;
• "SN" - from +10 to +32;
• "ST" - from 18 to 38;
• "T" - from 18 to 43 degrees.

The standard electricity consumption for different climatic zones in the accompanying technical documentation will be different.

Defrosting system or Know Frost

During drip thawing, the freezer is defrosted manually, preventing the formation of a “cloak” of snow. The No Frost defrosting system requires no human intervention, as condensation forms outside the chamber. In units with Know Frost, due to the additional equipment, there will be increased power consumption, background noise, smaller useful volume and higher price.

Additional freezing function

Super freezers have increased evaporation capacity.

Automatic saving of the temperature inside the device during a power failure

An important property due to which there is no defrosting of products due to lack of power supply. The higher the freezing class, the longer the period. Refrigeration appliances have increased insulation, vacuum cups, which affects the cost.

Reliability

The quality of the units is determined by the period of uninterrupted operation, the absence of violations in the operation of the door, trays, indicators. Each manufacturer indicates its own warranty period: from one year to 3 years. The reliability of freezing equipment is judged by the manufacturer's brand and consumer reviews.

Child protection

Blocking the operating mode is an additional function that increases the cost of the device. It is used for electronic control.

Compressor

A good compressor is a motor that maintains a given temperature in the room for a long time, which is a source of noise. Types of compressors - linear, inverter. The first operate at maximum load with periodic shutdowns, are sensitive to voltage fluctuations in the network. In the second, the relay regulates the power of the motor without stopping it. The quietest are linear inverter converters with a regular piston stroke. The most economical, safest but most expensive are inverters.

Audible signals

An audible indication signals an open door, an increase in temperature in the room.

Mechanical and electronic control

With the mechanical control, the freezing mode is adjusted manually, as needed. The electronic system of the freezer itself maintains the set temperature range. Such units are more expensive, as well as repairs in case of failure of the electronic unit.

Manufacturers rating

The level of appreciation of companies manufacturing household appliances is determined by demand and customer feedback.

Liebherr

The German company has been known in the refrigeration equipment market for more than 60 years. The Liebherr brand stands for high-quality products and corresponding prices.

Vestfrost

The Danish brand has been owned by the Turkish company Vestel since 2008. All products are made in Turkey, which has led to lower consumer ratings.

Atlantic

The CJSC was organized in 1993, based on the Minsk refrigeration plant. MZH has been specializing in the production of household appliances since the 60s of the 20th century. The company produced high-quality products that were in demand by buyers in the USSR and abroad. For 20 years, a modern company has created a popular brand in the Russian Federation and the CIS countries.

Bosch

The freezer manufacturer is one of the companies of Robert Bosch GmbH: BSH Household Appliances. Brands such as Bosch, Siemens, Viva, Neff, Seimer are produced here. The quality of German products is known worldwide.

Gorenje

Slovenian engineering company Gorenje has been producing freezing equipment since 1968. Since 2010 the company has been owned by Swedish Asko. In 2013, 1/10 of the shares were purchased by Panasonic. Gorenje products are sought after for their reliability and original design.

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Turquoise

Russian brand of refrigeration equipment. The Krasnoyarsk Refrigeration Plant produces units at a price 15-20% cheaper than European units. In 2017, the demand for Biryusa refrigerators and freezers increased by 30%.

Pozis

The OJSC Production Association Plant named after Sergo (Pozis) is a structural subdivision of the Russian Technologies State Corporation. The leader among Russian companies in the innovative implementation in production, which is not inferior to foreign counterparts. Manufactured refrigeration equipment for over 60 years.

Beko

Since 1960, the Turkish company Arcelic has been producing household appliances under the Beko brand. Manufacturing plants are located in Türkiye and Russia. The good quality of the products and the affordable price have made them brand products.

Review of popular models

The freezers requested by customers have a certain set of technical and economic characteristics and a price range. They can be used to judge consumer demands for this type of product.

ATLANT 7184-003

Freezer drip system, has 6 compartments, internal volume - 220 liters. Power consumption - 120 watts. Temperature range - up to 18 degrees. The daily capacity is 20 kilograms.

Consumer complaints: hum during operation, difficulty in horizontal installation.

Indesit MFZ 16 F

Model Features:

• wardrobe configuration;
• Freeze dry;
• volume - 220 liters;
• daily freezing volume - 10 kilograms;
• power - 150 watts;
• number of compartments - 6;
• defrost - automatic;
• control system - manual, mechanical.

Rating rating - 3.9 out of 5.

Samsung RZ-32 M7110SA

The No Frost system freezer cabinet with electronic control has the following indicators:

• metal and plastic body in silver color;
• internal volume - 315 liters;
• freezing capacity - 21 kg / day.

Functional characteristics: the presence of a screen, an audible signal of an unclosed door, child protection, the possibility of controlling from a smartphone.Model rating - 5 out of 5.

Liebherr G 4013

No Frost freezing system, dimensions 195x70x75, useful volume 399 liters. Freezing capacity: 26 kg.

The maximum degree of cooling is 32 degrees. Automatic support for sub-zero temperatures - 45 hours. Electronic control. Energy class - "A ++".

BEKO RFNK 290E23 W

Country of origin - Russia. The service life without repair is 2 years.

Features:

• dimensions - 171.4x59.5x61.4 (HxWxD);
• useful volume - 255 liters;
• No Frost freezing system;
• energy consumption class - "A +";
• electronic control;
• freezing capacity - 16 kilograms.

On the door of the case there is a display with an indication of: temperature in the chamber, mode of operation, switching on.

Zanussi ZUF 11420 SA

Integrated freezer. The internal volume is 95 liters. Electric power - 120 watts. The daily freezing volume is 18 kilograms. Manual control.

ATLANT 7203-100

Freezer drip system. Dimensions - 150 centimeters in height, 62 and 59 centimeters in width and depth. The total volume is 198 liters. The weight of frozen products per day is 24 kilograms. Manual control.

Bosch GSN36VW20

Freezing chamber of the No Frost system, with a freezing capacity of 19 kilograms. Height - 186 centimeters, width, depth - within 60. Electronic control. Audible door open signal.

Gorenje FH 40

Chest freezer with a volume of 380 liters, with a manual control mode, a drip defrosting system. Temperature regime - 18 degrees. Cold support - 38 hours.

Pozis FVD-257

The freezer cabinet has the following features:

• HxWxD - 168x60x61.5;
• 2 cameras;
• 2 doors;
• 2 compressors;
• 18 degrees in the bedroom;
• total volume - 260 liters;
• energy consumption class - "A";
• Manual control;
• drip defrost.

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Rating - 4.6 points.

Vestfrost VFTT 1451W

Compact freezer compartment with a useful volume of 75 litres. Power consumption - class "A +".

turquoise 14

Floor freezer. Drip defrost system. The height of the device can reach 85 centimeters. Internal volume - 95 liters. Power consumption - 135 watts. The lower temperature threshold is -18 degrees. Audible signal.

Saratov 153 (MKSH-135)

Freezer with a capacity of 130 liters. The daily capacity is 10 kilograms of product at a temperature of 24 degrees. Cold support - 12 hours. The weight of the device is 40 kilograms. Drip defrost system. Manual control.

Zanussi ZUF 11420 SA

Integrated freezer. Dimensions: height - 81.5; width - 56, depth - 55 centimeters. Useful volume - 98 liters.

Electronic control, drip defrosting system. Audible, light signals on the operating mode, the tightness of the door closure. Energy consumption: class "A+".

Hansa FS150.3

Chest freezer up to 85 centimeters high, with a useful volume of 146 liters, manual adjustment of freezing and defrosting mode. Energy class - "A +". Freezes 7 kilograms of product per day.

Candy CCFE 300/1 RUх

Chest freezer. The volume is 283 liters. Manual electromechanical control. Cooling capacity - 13 kilograms. Operating conditions - from 18 to 43 degrees.

Miele F 1472 VI

Built-in freezer cabinet. High (more than 2 meters), narrow (0.4 meters wide), deep (61 centimeters). Defrost without frost. There are 2 electronic control panels (chamber and ice maker), water supply function. Internal volume - 190 liters.

ASKO F2282I

Freezer with a total volume of 96 liters. Drip defrost, electromechanical control.Level of electricity consumption - "A ++".

Electrolux EC2200AOW2

Chest. The volume is 210 liters. Height - 0.8 meters. Manual, electromechanical control and defrosting. Available in tropical and subnormal operating modes. The weight of daily frozen products is 14 kilograms. Autonomous cold storage - 28 hours.

Shivaki CF-1002W

Chest freezer, freezes 5 kilograms of product in 24 hours. Dimensions: (HxWxD) - 0.83x0.565x0.495 meters. Mechanical control. Dripping thaw. Electricity consumption - "A+".

Siemens GS36NBI3P

Freezer with electronic control, sound and light signaling of malfunctions, mode of operation, child safety. No Frost system. The cabinet has 7 compartments, with a total volume of 240 liters. Energy saving - "A ++". The lower cold threshold is 18 degrees.

AEG AHB54011LW

Chest freezer. Height dimensions - 86.7; in width - 133.6; in depth - 66.8 centimeters. The volume is 400 liters. Manual and mechanical adjustment. The daily freezing capacity is 19 kilograms. Modifications for all climate zones.

Rules of operation

The freezer will operate properly, provided the manufacturer's requirements for its use are met.

The operating rules provide for:

1. The room where the freezer will operate must contain:

• correspondence of the air temperature with the climatic option;
• low humidity;
• air flow;
• away from heaters, direct sunlight, walls.

2. Use an easily accessible grounded outlet.
3. Wash and dry before first use. After gel delivery, preheat for 8 hours with the door open.
4. Careful packaging of products in No Frost refrigerated rooms in plastic bags, aluminum foil.
5. Infrequent door opening.

It is necessary to correctly position the device horizontally and vertically, without tilting it.

The volume of the room where the freezer is installed should correspond to 1 cubic meter per 8 grams of refrigerant. Restrict use of the device to children under 8 years of age.