The freezer has long been included in the usual life of most people. It perfectly complements the refrigerator, providing a long shelf life for many products. With its help, you can save the taste and freshness of summer berries, fruits and vegetables, protect meat and fish from rotting, and so on.
There are a huge number of them on the market, which is very easy to get confused in. Therefore, in our today's review, we decided, before starting to consider the models themselves, which were included in the rating, to give a number of points that you should definitely pay attention to when buying this household appliance.
Summary of the rating:
Important criteria for choosing a freezer
In general, all freezers can be divided into horizontal (they are also called chests) and vertical. The first variety is a box with compartments, the lid is mounted on top. Its height is in the range of 70-100 cm, width - from 48 to 190, a depth of about 50-80 cm. The useful volume of such a device is 90-670 liters. Vertical freezers are very similar in appearance to an ordinary refrigerator. In height, they can be from 50 to 210 cm, in width - 40-140 cm, in depth - 46-80 cm. The working volume of this equipment is in the range from 28 to 450 liters.
Before buying, it is very important to evaluate the total capacity of the product - this parameter directly affects the maximum number of products subjected to freezing. Too large a design should not be purchased, as it will cost quite expensive. For an average family, a design with a useful volume of 150 to 250 liters is quite enough. Another key criterion is the class of freezing - it is indicated by asterisks, each of which indicates a temperature of -6 degrees. For home use, an aggregate with 3-4 stars is enough, that is, it will create a temperature from -18 to -24 degrees.
Like any other electrical appliance, the freezer consumes a certain amount of energy, especially since it will be turned on constantly. In total there are 7 classes of energy consumption - from A to G: the first is the most economical, the latter consumes the most energy. The power of the product is also very important: this parameter refers to the number of products (in kilograms) that this technique can freeze per day. For household construction, 6-10 kg is enough.
Be sure to pay attention to the presence of additional functions. In particular, one of the most useful among them is extra-freezing. It will be useful if new products are regularly loaded into the freezer, as a result of which a temperature difference occurs. It can adversely affect the quality of already frozen products. When the door is opened, this mode is activated and does not allow warm air to get to the stored products.
The control system may be manual or electromechanical. The first technology is already quite outdated and is not very convenient, since the user is forced to set all parameters independently using the rotary knobs. Because of this, optimal performance is far from always possible. Electromechanical control is much more convenient - the system automatically sets the temperature and humidity in the chamber.
If a power outage occurs rather regularly in a house or apartment, it is best to purchase a model with the function of automatically saving the cold. Such devices have special cold accumulators. The freezer will maintain the initial temperature in the chamber for a maximum of two days, preventing food from melting.
In developing our ranking of the best freezers in 2019, we took into account all these factors. In addition, we took into account the price-quality ratio of models, and also studied user reviews. We hope that after reading our article you will be able to choose the most suitable design for yourself. It's time to start the review.
Inexpensive designs
3. Biryusa 146
This freezer is a classic of its kind, equipped with one compressor. On sale you can find both white and silver models. The usable volume is represented by seven solid-cast drawers made of blue translucent plastic. In addition to them, there are still molds for ice. All boxes are distinguished by universal sizes, except for the lower one, which belongs to the BigBox category - it is designed to store large-sized products such as carcasses of geese or turkeys. In super-freezing mode, this device allows you to achieve a temperature of -25 degrees. The freezing ability is very high, a light indication is provided, indicating an increase in temperature. Energy class A, if necessary, the door can be rebalanced.
The camera perfectly withstands even significant voltage drops, is characterized by a long warranty period, which is 3 years. The control here is mechanical, however, even in this case, it is possible to very accurately set all the necessary parameters. The design is ergonomic - with small overall dimensions it has excellent capacity, moreover, it is quite practical. Unfortunately, the freezer is quite noisy - the manufacturer immediately warns about this in the accompanying documentation.
Benefits:
- Large net volume with small size;
- The acceptable cost of the product;
- Long term warranty service.
Disadvantages:
- Pretty noisy - you need to be prepared for this right away.
2. Liebherr GX 823
Top-loading freezer, cabinet-shaped. The useful volume of the device is 70 liters with overall dimensions of 55.3x62.4x63.1 cm. In a year it will consume about 180 kW / h, which fully corresponds to the energy consumption class A +. Defrost this model will have to be in manual mode. With its help, you can reliably freeze up to 8 kg of products per day. If a power outage occurs, the initial temperature will remain in the chamber for about 18 hours. The mass of the product is not too high - about 30 kg, so if necessary it can be moved to one person. There are two wheels on the back, thanks to which you can easily roll the device over any floor covering without fear of damaging it. A similar model can be used as built-in furniture.
It looks elegant and concise. Inside there are only two departments, but for a family of two or three people this will be quite enough. Boxes differ in size from each other - 39x20x20 cm and 39x35x15 cm. If necessary, they can be removed: using a freezer without them is quite acceptable. It is allowed to stack up to 25 kg of products in each box. The glass plate separating them is able to withstand up to 35 kg. The manufacturer recommends freezing fruits and vegetables in plastic bags of 1 kg, meat can be stored in pieces of 2.5 kg. All controls for the freezer are located directly above the door. There is a super-freeze function, a child protection system is provided. The temperature inside the chamber can range from -15 to -32 degrees.
Benefits:
- Convenient to manage;
- It occupies a minimum of free space in the room;
- Almost no noise;
- Good build quality
- Long service life.
Disadvantages:
- It's hard to open the door - you need to do this carefully so that you do not inadvertently break the handle.
1. ATLANT M 7184-003
This is the best model among all inexpensive freezers. It has a beautiful snow-white body, characterized by an ergonomic shape. All lines are smooth, no sharp angles are observed. This freezer will easily fit into any interior. Overall dimensions are 60x63x150 cm with a mass of 56 kg. The total volume is 240 liters, with 220 of them being useful. Six spacious containers made of high-quality transparent plastic are supplied with this appliance at once. The inner surface of the freezer has a special antibacterial coating.
All baskets slide in and out very easily, regardless of their fullness or the presence of ice. They are equipped with special side carry handles. About 24 kg of food can be frozen in such a freezer during the day. Each year, the design consumes about 340 kW / h, which classifies it as energy class B. Operating temperature is -18 degrees, there is a super-freeze function. Without electricity, the temperature in the chamber is maintained for 17 hours. In order for the cabinet to work as efficiently as possible, it must be defrosted once every year. The device works quite quietly. The control here is electromechanical, the user can independently choose the temperature of freezing and cooling. The door, if necessary, can be moved to the other side. Sound signals are not provided.
Benefits:
- Very quiet work;
- Reasonable cost;
- Spacious;
- It looks attractive;
- It retains its original appearance during the entire period of operation of the model.
Disadvantages:
- The door opens a little taut.
Best mid-range freezers
3. Liebherr GP 1476
This part of the rating opens another model of German production. Characteristics are pretty good - usable volume is 104 liters. The case is made of matte white plastic, on which fingerprints and other dirt will not remain. The freezer is assembled quite carefully, the details are fitted very close to each other, so you will not be able to hear extraneous creaks or notice the backlashes. Four drawers are located inside, which may not seem too large in size, but you can also store quite large products in them - pieces of meat, big fish and so on.
Energy class A ++ - this means that the device practically does not consume electricity. Even if it is fully loaded and the lowest temperature is set, the user will not feel the difference when paying light bills. If necessary, you will have to defrost the freezer in manual mode - this must be done approximately once a year. The thermal insulation of this equipment is at a very high level, which almost completely eliminates the loss of chilled air. Even in the case of intensive use, a large amount of frost and ice will not form on the walls and crates. The productivity of the device is about 11 kg per day - such parameters are quite enough for the average family. The unit itself does not take up too much free space, it works almost silently.
Benefits:
- It freezes products very quickly and efficiently;
- The achieved temperature is maintained during a power outage for 20 hours;
- Small overall dimensions;
- It works almost silently.
Disadvantages:
- Even for the middle price category it is quite expensive.
2. ATLANT M 7204-160
This design is made in the form of a cabinet, the useful volume of the freezer is as much as 243 liters with overall dimensions of 59.5x62.5x176.8 cm.The device is quite economical, in particular, this was achieved largely due to the energy consumption class A + (electricity consumption is 263 kW / h per year). Defrosting this technique will have to be done manually. The power of the product is very high - a freezer can freeze up to 24 kg of products per day. The minimum temperature is -18 degrees. The thermal insulation is very good - the cold, even with the power off, lasts up to 18 hours. Inside there are several boxes for freezing.
There is a super-freeze function, and it works for a short time, after it is turned off, the freezer returns to its normal mode of operation, without requiring user intervention. In this case, isobutane is used as a cooling agent. There is practically no noise from this model.
Benefits:
- Very beautiful appearance;
- It freezes well any type of food;
- For its price range is not too expensive;
- Superior build quality
- Reliable drawers and door.
Disadvantages:
- Are absent.
1. Vestfrost VF 391 WGNF
The best freezer of the year in its price category. It was developed by the Danish company Vestfrost, whose experts collected for this model all the best that European companies engaged in the production of such equipment can offer. The camera assembly is very good, no defects can be detected even with careful examination. Ergonomics and key performance indicators are also quite high. Energy class A. There are a large number of different additional features. One of the most useful (this distinguishes this camera from other similar models) is the possibility of No Frost, which allows you to operate the freezer without defrosting during the entire service life.
The handle has a special pusher, which greatly reduces the applied force required to open the door. The internal camera is planned very conveniently. Its usable volume is 190 liters, the boxes are roomy, and the lower one is larger in comparison with the others.
Benefits:
- Very reliable assembly;
- Convenience in operation;
- There is no need to defrost structures;
- All information required by the user is displayed on the liquid crystal display;
- It works almost silently.
Disadvantages:
- Not found.
3. Bosch GSN36VW20
A very high design - as much as 186 cm, its width is 60 cm, which makes the freezer not too bulky, this saves some amount of free space. Appearance is very stylish, no frills were found, the device looks very neat. The depth of the product is 65 cm. The design is very capacious: the camera has seven compartments at once, the two upper ones being not drawers, but ordinary opening doors. Containers differ in size - one small, two medium and two large. The useful volume of this freezer is 237 liters, which will be enough even for a very large family. Included with the device are molds for ice, as well as cold batteries. They can be used separately from the freezer itself, for example, laying in a cooler bag. They keep cold during the day.
The super-freeze mode is triggered almost instantly - the products are not frozen gradually, but immediately by blowing cold air. This is very good for berries, as it allows them to maintain their original shape and taste after thawing. The temperature regime, if necessary, can be adjusted - from -16 to -26 degrees. There is a No Frost function, the device itself works quite quietly, it can even be installed in a bedroom - it will not interfere at all. The door is tight to the camera, so opening it will be quite problematic.
Benefits:
- Superior workmanship;
- Virtually no sound;
- Good roominess indicators;
- It does not take up much free space.
Disadvantages:
- Dear Model.
2. Liebherr GNP 2756
The useful volume of this freezer is 265 liters, and during the day the device is able to freeze up to 18 kg of food. The overall dimensions are not too large, so the product can easily pass into any doorway. The control here is completely electronic, the equipment is equipped with the latest dry freeze system, which makes maintenance of the structure even easier. There is practically no noise. The freezer has a special shelf for berries, which is perfect for using the quick freeze function. Berries do not stick to each other, keep a beautiful and integral shape. The freezer is made in Germany, which immediately indicates the high quality of this product.
On the front panel there is a liquid crystal display with digital indication of the temperature in the chamber. You can control the model using special touch buttons. In the event of a malfunction, an audio and LED indication is provided. If the door is open for a long time, a beep will also sound. The handle is equipped with a built-in pusher. The door can be re-hung if necessary. At the back there are rollers for moving the freezer around the room. The device can be placed close to the wall or installed in a niche specially prepared for it. Two cold accumulators are also included in the kit, which allow you to keep the temperature offline for 20 hours.
Benefits:
- Very capacious design;
- It works quite quietly;
- A special shelf is provided for quick freezing of various berries;
- There is a backlight;
- High build quality.
Disadvantages:
- In addition to the high price not found.
1. Liebherr G 4013
This is one of the largest freezers among the best cameras included in our review today. Accordingly, the mass of such a device is also quite decent - it exceeds 100 kg. The useful volume is very large, in addition, there are a number of additional features. In particular, the device is equipped with SamsrtFrost technology. Despite the need for periodic manual defrosting, a minimum amount of frost and frost will form on the walls of the freezer. Accordingly, it will be necessary to defrost equipment much less frequently, which saves a decent amount of time and effort. A foamy evaporator is also installed in this chamber, which makes it possible to evenly cool products even if all the compartments of the device are fully loaded, and a similar element can significantly save energy. There is also a SuperFrost mode, which lowers the temperature in the chamber to -32 degrees.
This opportunity allows you to save maximum vitamins in vegetables, berries and fruits. In the freezer there is an open door sensor, protection from children. Inside there are eight containers with a closed design, so an acceptable temperature will be maintained even with the door open. Trays open very easily, regardless of their load. The device is equipped with a liquid crystal display with graphical indication of temperature.
Benefits:
- Superior capacity
- High reliability;
- Durability;
- Good build quality
- Economical power consumption.
Disadvantages:
- Pretty heavy construction.
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Our ranking of the best 2019 freezers has been completed. We hope that you were able to choose the best model for yourself. If you still have any questions about the designs from our review, you can feel free to ask them in the comments. We will promptly respond to them.
Indesit freezers - what you need, roomy and inexpensive. We have such a meat reserve for at least six months, in case of starvation, apparently ... wife is thrifty))
I didn’t really take a steam bath with the choice, I went and bought a normal indesit, and inexpensively and capaciously, so far only half have been filled
My husband and I decided to buy a freezer for the first time in our country to store food for the winter, especially since we often come there and always want to feast on something. The husband looked after the Hotpoint brand freezer, what is needed. Quick freezing, very compact, fits well in our kitchen. We were satisfied.