13 best freezers

Selection of the most powerful and economical freezers, chests and pedestals with volumes from 100 to 400 liters: with lighting, ice generators, No Frost system and other techno “buns”.

Which freezer is better to choose

The answer to this question depends on what and how you will be stored in your freezer. If this is a portion of the harvesting of vegetables and fruits, as well as meat semi-finished products from the nearest supermarket, it will be more convenient to use a freezer or a small “pedestal”. Those who harvests a rich harvest from their summer cottage, keeps turkeys or piglets, will be able to use horizontal lari.

Having decided on the design of the freezer, look at the number of snowflakes on the body. Each "star" here is equal to -6 ° C and shows how long you can keep food in such a chamber:

1. At -12 ° C (two snowflakes) food persists for a month;

2. At -18 ° C (three snowflakes) - up to 90 days;

3. At -24 ° C (four snowflakes) - from 6 months to a year. The same temperature is needed for quick freezing of fresh products.

Some cameras are capable of issuing a limit of -30 ..- 32 ° C (the fifth snowflake in the pictogram). But lowering the temperature to such values ​​does not give any gain in storage time and is used only for a single deep freeze.

The optimum temperature for storing food in the freezer is -18 ° C. Slightly higher - and the vitamins in the fruit will be destroyed faster (up to 80% per year). Slightly lower - the cost of electricity will increase.

Also in many modern units, the function of super-freezing products is implemented. It must be turned on in advance so that the camera has time to “stock up” a sufficient amount of cold. But pay attention to disabling super-mode. If it is automatic, the freezer itself will return to normal storage temperature after a couple of days. If not, you will have to do it yourself, otherwise you will get a big overspending of electricity.

The type of control should not be chosen according to the principle of convenient-inconvenient, but taking into account the conditions of use of the freezer and your tasks. If you need precise adherence to temperature (storage of seafood, greens), and the voltage in the network is always stable, feel free to take the electronics. But in small villages and houses with old wiring, the “brains” of a clever freezer can quickly fail — here it’s safer to be simple, though less accurate, electrician.

Top vertical freezers

Freezers are ideal for portion freezing and storage of constantly updated stocks. Such cameras do not take up much space, fit easily into the kitchen interior and are often equipped with advanced technologies.

Bosch Serie 4 GSN36VL21R - for installation in a niche

Bosch proposed a simple and convenient solution for a vertical camera - a door with a travel stop that cannot be opened wider than 90 °. Such a unit can be safely installed in a niche, in a corner or next to the furniture, without fear of damaging it or the freezer door. Another good innovation is the Multi AirFlow system, that is, blowing cold air into the chamber for even cooling of all levels of the freezer.

Inside the cabinet fit a pair of removable shelves, 3 medium and two very large drawers 29 cm high, where you can put a whole turkey carcass or large sea fish. The unit itself is quite powerful and is able to freeze 25 kg of products per day. Included with it are two cold accumulators and an ice mold.

Advantages:

• High performance;
• External touch screen;
• No Frost system;
• Automatic lowering of temperature when laying fresh products;
• Door open alarm;
• Autonomous cold storage up to 25 hours

Disadvantages:

• It is necessary to open the door with effort.

If you have a niche that fits your size or the furniture in the kitchen is too tight, the 4th series Bosch will be an excellent choice. A roomy 242 l freezer is suitable for a large family, which has a lot of capricious products that require precise temperature control.

POZIS FVD-257 - two-chamber model

Large freezers are more convenient when divided into separate compartments. Alas, foreign manufacturers do not have such models, but our Pozis has released a whole family of two-chamber freezer cabinets. Each unit here is not just divided in two, but is also equipped with a pair of compressors that support different temperature conditions in their compartments up to -18 ° C.

Inside the chambers there are 3 plastic boxes for food storage, plus a low-profile pallet for quick freezing of fresh berries and convenience foods. By the way, pozis' boxes are opaque, but very durable - they will not become brittle even at minus temperatures and will not crack.

Advantages:

• Two separate cooling circuits;
• Fast freezing;
• Ability to turn off one of the cameras to save electricity;
• Strong boxes;
• 3 years warranty.

Disadvantages:

• Inconvenient temperature regulators.

For a large family, a two-chamber freezer is a real find. It will fit all the supplies for the winter, and as they are eaten, you can turn off the vacated camera and save up to 50% of electricity.

Atlant M 7204 - a beautiful freezer with excellent thermal insulation

Perhaps the most diverse line of freezers in terms of color design. Other manufacturers on this occasion simply do not bother, but here as many as 4 shades to choose from. The characteristics of the M7204 are also impressive: the freezing capacity of 24 kg / day for a domestic freezer is a serious indicator.

The Atlant is also distinguished by its thick walls. On the one hand, they provide better thermal insulation for the freezer. On the other hand, they steal a lot of useful space, leaving only 227 liters available to owners at a cabinet height of 176 cm. Still, there was a place inside for 6 standard boxes and one deep Big Box. If desired, the boxes can be removed altogether and store supplies directly on the shelves - so fit more.

Advantages:

• Fast freezing;
• Very quiet operation;
• The lowest energy consumption among analogs is 110 kWh / year;
• Resistance to high voltage drops;
• 3 year warranty.

Disadvantages:

• Trimmed internal volume.

Atlant is suitable for the private sector, where the voltage in the network is always unstable. It will be possible to store the harvest from a small infield (fruits, berries, greens) and portion-packaged meat semi-finished products.

Top compact freezers

Compact cameras include low freezer cabinets up to 85-90 cm high. Some of them are installed in the lower row of kitchen furniture, others are placed in more or less free spaces (in the hallway, on the loggia), using the top cover as an additional horizontal surface.

Candy CTU540 - small but roomy

A miniature camera with a volume of 82 l is able to offer its owners 4 drawers for storing fruit and vegetable preparations and meat semi-finished products. But it cannot boast a high freezing capacity, cooling only 4 kg / day.But the paths with the refrigerant here are under each box, so that the cooling of products throughout the chamber occurs evenly.

Pleasantly surprised by the presence of internal illumination in such a baby - not all high cabinets, it is provided. A bonus is the Frost free thawing system, which allows you to not defrost the camera more often 1-2 times a year.

Advantages:

• Long service life without breakdowns;
• Thick walls with good thermal insulation;
• The presence of the backlight;
• Mechanical control;
• Accessories made of impact resistant plastic.

Disadvantages:

• No SN-modifications for unheated rooms.

For a little money you get a really good and functional freezer of compact dimensions. By the way, even the Candy aggregates collected from us do not have critical flaws and do not cause any particular problems to their owners, which should also be written into pluses.

Nord F70 - for a very small kitchen

The dimensions of this camera with a volume of 68 liters make it truly compact: with a height of 84.5 cm, the width of the case is only half a meter. Due to the reduced dimensions of the baby Nord, it will easily fit even in the cramped kitchen of the old five-story building.

Products here are stored in three deep drawers, plus there is a mold for ice in the set. Freezing capacity of 4 kg / day will suit those who fill the freezer gradually. A thick thermal insulation of the case will allow even such a small freezer to last up to 15 hours when the light is turned off.

Advantages:

• Narrow housing;
• The mode of rapid temperature reduction in the chamber;
• Freezes without the formation of ice crystals;
• Protection from power surges in the network.

Disadvantages:

• Does not fit under the tabletop.

The Nord F70 is a compact and inexpensive unit for harvesting fresh fruits and vegetables from the market. Well, in the cramped kitchen, where there is no room for full-sized appliances, it will be appropriate.

Top Embedded Cameras

Freezers are built in the same way as refrigerators. And there are both full-size models in human growth and mini-units for installation in the lower tier of kitchen furniture.

Miele F 1472 VI - Super Functional Freezer

The most unusual freezer in our review is very different from its counterparts - both in appearance and in its content. It has non-standard dimensions: 2.12 m in height and only 45 cm in width. As a result, with a minimum of occupied space, the net volume turned out to be quite acceptable - 187 l.

The freezing capacity of the built-in freezer is average (14 kg / day), but the temperature in it can be caught up to -24 ° C. Inside the chamber there are open shelves and drawers on telescopic guides for storing food. And here the ice generator with connection to the water supply system was placed, and on the door there is a small metal tray, the height of which can be adjusted.

Advantages:

• Ventilated internal space;
• No Frost system;
• Filter on the water supply;
• Stepless adjustment of height of shelves;
• External dispenser for ice and cooled water;
• Bright interior lighting.

Disadvantages:

• Highly located top shelves.

Model 1472 VI in the Miele lineup is not the freshest, but functional and reliable. It is suitable for creating a built-in system of the Side-by-Side type and will surely appeal to lovers of refreshing drinks.

Liebherr SIGN 3576 Premium - with ice maker

Another “tall” freezer with a volume of 209 liters is not only capacious, but also thought out to the smallest detail. Here there is an ice generator, with a water connection, a touch-screen control panel with a screen, and inside there are as many as 9 boxes for storing different products.

But the main feature of this model in the complete absence of frost.The heat generated by the refrigerant here is used to heat the side walls so that they do not intend to condense.

The standard features for smart technology are also available: an alarm to raise the temperature and an open door sensor. Although this precaution is unnecessary - Liebherr uses Frost Safe hermetic drawers, products in which will not be damaged, even if you keep the cabinet door open for a long time.

Advantages:

• NoFrost;
• Deep freeze (-32 ° C) with automatic transition to normal mode;
• Child protection and accidental reset;
• Interchangeable drawers and removable shelves of tempered glass;
• Interior lighting;
• Door closer.

Disadvantages:

• Dear, like all the Libkhery.

Sign Premium is suitable for a large family, in which they cook a lot and are not very careful with equipment. It will provide products with maximum safety, eliminating the possibility of even a slight increase in temperature in the chamber.

ASKO F2282I - model under the tabletop

A small built-in freezer is designed to be embedded in a kitchen cabinet under the worktop - you just need to fix the decorative facade on the door in the color of the rest.

Of course, with the modest size of a mini-camera, it will not be possible to store a lot in it, but in three internal boxes with a total capacity of 96 liters, the supplies for an average family, which are enough for a month or even two, will fit perfectly.

Advantages:

• Adjustable freezing temperature;
• Low power consumption (class A ++);
• Interior lighting;
• Silent work.

Disadvantages:

• Manual defrost.

The built-in ASKO camera turned out to be powerful and really quickly freezes food. That's just at its cost, it would be possible to implement at least some system “without frost”, instead of the usual manual defrosting.

Best horizontal lari

Freezing lari occupy a lot of space, but other parameters being equal, their usable volume will be larger than that of vertical chambers. Such units do not have internal separators and are suitable for storing large products, as well as long-term freezing.

Electrolux EC2200AOW2 - roomy holiday chest

A thoroughly thought-out chest freezer only looks simple and straightforward. In fact, the manufacturer has introduced many interesting technical solutions to this model: what is the pressure equalization valve alone, thanks to which the “sucked” cover is easy to open in one motion?

Also here is a flat capacitor under a protective screen. Thanks to him, the body turned out to be compact, and it was not necessary to sacrifice the internal space. Even in comparison with the first version of this model, the net volume increased by 50 liters (260 vs. 210).

Only one problem remained unresolved: in order to turn the thermostat knob, you need a coin or a wide screwdriver - you can’t pick up a flat disk with your fingers.

Advantages:

• Works in wet and unheated rooms;
• Backlight in the lid;
• Dual alarm indication of temperature increase;
• Corrosion resistant stainless steel case;
• Up to 28 h autonomous cold storage.

Disadvantages:

• It is inconvenient to switch the temperature without any tools.

Electrolux freezer is fully prepared to work in difficult conditions. It can be fearlessly sent to the veranda or to the cold basement in the country, if there is no space in the heated rooms for the chest.

Indesit Dual Cool OS B200 H - 2-in-1 Refrigerator and Freezer

The older model in the 2017 lineup is isolated so well that it can keep cold for up to one and a half days without mains power. But the freezing capacity for the overall unit of 212 liters is not so great - 14 kg / day.

In terms of management in Indesita, as always, everything is simple and standard, although there is a “lock” for children. But the Dual Cool model has its own unique feature - this is an additional cooling mode. Such a chest can be used not only for freezing food, but also as a regular refrigerator (only without shelves).

Another interesting point is implemented in the design of the cover. It is thick and heavy here, but due to the system of counterweights on the hinges it never spontaneously slam shut.

Advantages:

• Refrigerator mode with a positive temperature;
• Maximum autonomy;
• It does not become covered with snow inside;
• Simple mechanical control;
• Quick freeze function.

Disadvantages:

• Not the highest cooling capacity.

Refrigeration and freezer chest with record autonomy is suitable for those who have extensive home gardens, many summer workpieces and at the same time frequent interruptions in the light occur.

The ability to switch modes also come in handy if the harvested crop could not be transported to the city in one trip or immediately processed into canned food.

Shivaki CF-1002W - compact model

The smallest chest freezer has a minimum useful volume (102 l) in its class. However, it will be enough for an average family for periodically replenished stocks - standard freezers of two-chamber refrigerators are usually even smaller.

The Shivaki unit is extremely simple and reliable, but all the necessary functions are available: the super-freezing mode works with automatic shutdown and there is an alarm that the temperature in the chamber is rising. And the most important thing is a truly compact chest, occupying a tiny patch of 50x57 cm.

Advantages:

• Small dimensions;
• Quiet and economical work;
• Reliable mechanical control;
• Hanging basket included.

Disadvantages:

• Inconvenient location of the control panel - at the bottom.

A compact freezer occupying a minimum of free space will solve the problem of long storage of food in cramped spaces. It is worth looking at the tenants of small and rented apartments.

Top ice freezers

Freezers No Frost and Low Frost do not overgrow from the inside with frost, therefore they always cool products well and do not need frequent thawing.

Siemens GS36NBI3P - large and convenient

The closest relative of Bosche’s No Frost Freezers is in many ways similar to them, but it also has its differences. In the cabinet height of 186 cm only 4 drawers (two of which are Big Box). The remaining space is occupied by open shelves of tempered glass - in the upper part of the vertical freezer, they are more appropriate than closed boxes.

This model uses sensors FreshSense - thanks to them, the compressor adjusts its work to reflect changes in the external environment. Thus, it was possible to achieve the maintenance of precisely set temperature and in parallel to reduce the power consumption of the camera.

The stylish stainless steel case protects the coating on which hand prints do not appear. And in the kit to the freezer itself there are 3 cold accumulators that increase the autonomy of the unit from 19 to 25 hours.

Advantages:

• Thoughtful internal device;
• Remote control;
• Multi-level cold air supply system;
• Super freeze with automatic shutdown;
• Removable ice maker;
• The presence of the backlight.

Disadvantages:

• Bulky.

The new Siemens freezer is a good choice for residents of cottage communities who replenish their food supplies infrequently, but in large quantities.

AEG AHB54011LW - chest that does not need to be defrosted

The only horizontal freezer on our market that does not require manual defrosting is equipped with a modern Low Frost system. Ice on its walls, of course, appears, but a very thin layer. But there is no fan, "eating" a lot of usable space. However, there are as many as 400 liters of space in this cell and so on.

Due to the impressive dimensions of the freezer, the manufacturer had to reduce the thickness of the lid and install an easy-opening valve on it.

With this solution, it will be convenient to use bulky equipment. But in terms of management, AEG did not propose anything new: a non-frosting chest, like all the others, has an ordinary electrician with light indication.

Advantages:

• Large internal volume;
• Easy opening of the lid;
• Camera light;
• Metal baskets included;
• Suitable for installation in wet areas.

Disadvantages:

• Noisy works.

Such a large chest is not useful in every household. But for a small family farm or grocery store, a simple and careless freezer will be indispensable.