Is a chest freezer better than an upright?

A new buyer once asked me this question, “is a chest freezer better than an upright?” I know this question is also asked many times by people who want to buy a chest freezer because buying a freezer is not a cheap investment and you’d want to make the best of it.

So is a chest freezer better than an upright?

When we want to compare two products then we need to know its pros and cons to see which one fits our needs the most so let’s get started!

A Chest Freezer

The Good

The good thing about having a chest freezer is being able to store food much longer and also much larger capacity than an upright freezer and a chest freezer is also able to holds cold much better because when you open the door, the cold air will not fall out from the freezer and that way the freezer wont have to use any extra energy to maintain its temperature and resulting a lower energy consumption that will affect your utility bill.

The Bad

The bad thing about a chest freezer is that you’d need to have a larger floor space then an upright freezer and it’s also not easy to locate and take any items out of the freezer unless you have organized the chest freezer properly and if you care about looks then a chest freezer might not be your best option.

An Upright Freezer
 
The Good

An upright freezer doesn’t need to much floor space and it will look nice in your kitchen because of its elegant design and you also will be able to access all the items inside the freezer easily.

The Bad

The bad thing about an upright freezer is its energy consumption and you’d expect a higher electrical bill than a chest freezer.

So there you have it the answer to “is a chest freezer better than an upright” question, I hope you can find the best one that will be suitable for your needs and if you’re on a tight budget then you can try the cheapest chest freezer in town, so which one is the right for you? Please share your comments on chest freezer reviews.