Freezers

We've tested more than 10 freezers for: temperature control, ability to cool food and much more.

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Chest or upright, a standalone freezer is a great option that lets you store more food. Our expert recommendations help you find the right one for your home and family, looking at type, temperature performance, features and budget.

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A freezer can be a big investment, not only in the purchase price but also because it can hold thousands of dollars of food. It’s important to make sure you get the right one for your needs. Check out the top things to consider from our freezers buying guide.

• Chest or vertical?: Do you want drawers or a big open space to stack your food?

• Does it suit your space and needs?: Does the freezer you want fit your kitchen, or will you need to do some reno?

• Energy rating labels: These labels can help you spot the energy-hungry freezers that can end up costing you more. We explain what energy rating labels are and how to read them.

• Other factors to think about: There are a few more things to consider when buying a freezer: are the controls easy to use, can you see all the way to the back or bottom of the freezer and does it automatically defrost?

• Buying second hand: We tell you what you need to look for when buying a second-hand freezer.

Here are our tips for maintaining the right temperature in your freezer and maximising the storage space by batch cooking.

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Find top-quality fridges, freezers, ovens, and cooking appliances to enhance your cooking space with our test results.

Our test assesses:

• how well freezers manage temperature on a daily basis

• how fast they will warm up when the power goes off

• how quickly they cool down when it comes on again.

Our overall score combines:

• test performance (how well the freezer works)

• predicted reliability (how likely models from the brand are to remain free of faults)

• owner satisfaction (how likely owners of the brand are to be very satisfied).

We’ll only recommend freezers you’ll love to own – that work well and for a long time.

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