Frost-Free Freezers Versus Chest Freezers
Buying a freezer is simple, but there are many differences to consider between a frost-free freezer and a chest freezer. There is a big difference in price, ease of use and energy usage. Does this Spark an idea?
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Frost-Free Freezers
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Frost-free freezers generally cost more than chest freezers, with models ranging from $350 to $600. You don't have to manually defrost them.
Chest freezers
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Chest freezers are inexpensive, often costing less than $200. A chest freezer will stay cold longer during a power failure. Chest freezers must be manually defrosted.
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Energy usage
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Chest freezers are about 10 percent to 25 percent more energy efficient than frost-free freezers. They have more insulation, and cold air does not pour out of a chest freezer as it does with an upright when opening the door.
Storage and Ease of Use
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Upright freezers have shelves that make it easy for you to organize your food and see what you've got. Chest freezers require you to stack food, and getting something from the bottom can be difficult.
Defrosting
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To defrost a chest freezer, unplug it, transfer all the food to another freezer and wait for the ice to melt.
Location, location, location
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Storing a freezer in a garage could force your freezer to use more energy in extreme temperatures.
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