Home freezers - how to choose?

An ordinary refrigerator can be found in every apartment, which can not be said about the freezer. This item of household appliances can be useful throughout the year, extending the shelf life of products and preserving their useful properties. Residents of small apartments also do not need to lose sight of this technique, as modern compact models can fit even under the kitchen table. Consider freezers for the home - how to choose them correctly, what to look for when buying.

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Main characteristics

Like any home appliances, freezers for the home should be chosen first of all according to technical characteristics. Here are the most significant of them.

Freezing temperature

Manufacturers indicate the maximum freezing temperature with asterisks. The shelf life of the products depends on its limit value. Choosing the right model, analyze the purpose of the purchase:

• If you plan to work the refrigerator for a short period of time, then a model with 1 or 2 asterisks is enough.
• If you plan to store food longer, take a look at models with 4 stars.

Correspondence of the stars to the temperature regime is presented below:

• * - up to -6 ° С (shelf life of products 1 week);
• ** - up to -12 ° С (shelf life up to 4 weeks);
• *** - up to -18 ° С (shelf life 1 year);
• **** - up to -24 ° С (shelf life more than a year);

Freezing Power Freezer

This characteristic shows us the weight of products that we can freeze during the day. Large power allows you to freeze up to several tens of kilograms, while small - a few kilograms.

Quick freeze system

By freezing foods, the hostess strives to ensure that they retain their beneficial properties, are no different from fresh ones, and are just as tasty. It can be ensured by quick freezing. Most units are equipped with a system that allows this to be achieved.

Important! It also protects against partial thawing, which is possible in the situation of the simultaneous placement of a large number of products.

Maintaining the temperature in the freezer after a power outage

The characteristic of maintaining temperature is especially relevant for residents who are exposed to frequent blackouts. The indicator indicates the time during which the equipment will maintain the desired temperature. Depending on the model, these can be cameras that maintain the temperature for up to an hour or up to a day.

Important! The main condition is that the door cannot be opened at this time. There are even models with special batteries that accumulate cold.

Quiet operation of the freezer

Refrigerators that make loud and strange sounds are a thing of the past. Modern models work with low noise, the standard value of which is recognized up to 40 dB. They cannot work completely silently, since the cooling units are equipped with an air exchange system and fans. These components are in continuous operation and it is impossible to suppress their noise level.

Important! Remember that a noise level of more than 65 dB is harmful to humans, so think about where you will place the equipment in the case of buying a model with this characteristic.

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Classes

EU rules obliged sellers and manufacturers to classify the climatic and energy indicators of cold rooms, and label them on special labels.This allows a potential buyer to quickly get acquainted with the main characteristics and parameters of an attractive model, and choose the right freezer.

Climatic classes of freezers

These indicators help you choose the best model of technology for each climate zone. It is clear that the same camera will function differently in warm areas and in cold regions.

The following climatic classes are distinguished:

• N (normal) is designed for 16-32 ° C;
• SN (subnormal) is rated at 10-32 ° C;
• T (tropical) is rated at 18-43 ° C;
• ST (subtropical) is designed for 18-38 ° C;

Important! In our latitudes you can use any level of the class, but aggregates of class N and SN are preferable. Pay attention to this indicator when buying, in order to choose a freezer that is suitable specifically for your region.

Energy Class and Energy Labeling

Continuous operation of the refrigeration device affects the amount of electricity consumed, and this, in turn, affects utility costs. To avoid this indicator being too high, choose energy-saving models. On the label they are indicated as class A.

Important! The name of the company should be indicated on the top, and a colored chart below, indicating other energy classes, should be indicated.

The minimum amount of energy is consumed by the camera in class A +++ (dark green color on the graph), the maximum is the device in class D (dark red color).

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Types of cameras

Now, let's talk about how to choose a freezer for the house on the basis of its structure.

Built-in refrigerator

For this option, freezers are suitable, which organically fit into the kitchen, for example, in the cabinet. The refrigeration unit will look like the other cabinets, it will not stand out, since the door is closed by a wooden or laminated panel.

Important! In terms of technical characteristics and functions, this option is no different from freestanding models.

Freestanding camera

These units can be installed anywhere, in the form of a chest or cabinet. The difference between this option and the built-in camera is that the door does not close with the panel, but remains visible, therefore it is important to choose it according to the design of the room.

These devices can be equipped with interesting elements:

• non-standard pens;
• LED display
• special coating that does not leave fingerprints;
• dispenser of ice cubes or cold water.

Important! When making a purchase, pay attention to the opportunity to outweigh the door and the option of opening it.

Horizontal refrigeration unit

These are compact and inexpensive models suitable for any visit. The shape resembles an elongated box, which is closed by a lid on top. Inside are lattice cells that can be removed from there. This provides the most effective freezing than in plastic crates.

Important! Horizontal devices are available in different volumes, the useful area of ​​which is greater than that of vertical ones.

Vertical freezer

Outwardly, it looks like an ordinary refrigerator with a height of 0.5 m to 2 meters. The standard width and depth of these models is 0.6 m, which makes it easy to fit into a small kitchen. Inside are boxes that are easy to slide out and compartments isolated from each other.

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Brand Overview

On the market, consumers are presented with options for household appliances for every taste. However, it is not so easy to answer the question of which freezer is better. Based on user reviews, we can distinguish the main models:

• Liebherr GN 4113 is one of the leading options. The model belongs to the class A ++ and is equipped with a handle with a pusher.

Important! Suitable for a large family or production purposes, having a volume of 406 liters.

• Bosch GSN36VW20 - differs from the previous version by the volume of the camera, which is 240 liters, and class A +.
• Vestfrost VF 320 H.A high-quality version of the freezer, which has many advantages. For example, the electromechanical control method and manual freezing.
• ATLANT M 7184-003 - refers to budget models. It has small dimensions, a quiet mode of operation and a long service life.

Important! After analyzing the reliability rating of freezers, we can distinguish the Italian company Indesit and the German companies Liebherr and Bosch. The models of these manufacturers are high-quality and able to work out for a long time.

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Stock footage

Having studied the best freezers, their parameters and characteristics, select the appropriate size model, which will be convenient and pleasant for you to use for a long time.