How to Choose the Right Freezer for You
Homes and families come in different sizes, and not everyone needs a 500 cubic foot freezer to feed their family. There are, however, many choices to be considered when picking a freezer that’s right for you. Here are few points to consider when deciding on the best freezer to meet your needs.
Size
Size and space are separate concerns, as you will see in a minute. When we say size, we’re talking about the amount of room you have to put a freezer in. This is the reason many people don’t consider a deep freezer, because they simply don’t have a space big enough to put it in.
Before you consider the type of freezer you’ll buy, you’ll need to think about the room where the freezer will be located. This decision impacts what your ultimate purchase will be. If you have a large space available, you may choose from a variety of freezers. If the space provided is small, however, you may be forced to go with a standard fridge/freezer combo. These decisions require that you make every square foot count.
Space
What will you be storing in your freezer? If you are a hunter, you may require enough space to to store an entire deer. Likewise, if you are a single person who enjoys freezing home-made pancakes and storing only meats and vegetables, you won’t be needing a deep freezer anytime soon. Judging space for a freezer then becomes a matter of deciding what you want to freeze and room you’ll need to do it.
It also requires you to think ahead somewhat, to consider what you might freezing in the future. Stuffing ten frozen pizzas into your upright freezer is great, but you might want to consider how often and how much you generally cook now, and what you’ll be doing in the near future as well.
Style
OK, great. Figured out what size freezer you’ll need and what you’ll store in it? Now you can consider a style that fits that cooking profile, whether a deep freezer or a standard one will suit your needs. Deep freezers are nice to have when snowstorms hit or food emergencies come about. However, you may really need a smaller fridge/freezer combo to take care of your needs.
The style of a given freezer has more to do with how it looks than what it does. Therefore, this should be last on your list in making a decision. Decide on a style that works for the type of foods you typically eat. If you like the way a side-by-side freezer looks as opposed to a bottom shelf model, your decision is made.
Do you really need a chest freezer, or can you get by with a stand up design with efficient shelves? These are the type of style decisions that you’ll need to consider, regardless of what the salesman says.
In summary, choosing a freezer involves first considering your needs, then your available resources. Once you’ve looked at size and space concerns, you’ll be able to choose a freezer that looks good for you.
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