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A freezer is a device that can maintain a temperature of -18 degrees and below. Some devices freeze ten times harder, but this technique is not used in everyday life. It is bought for scientific purposes.
Most of us have refrigerators with a built-in freezer at home. But sometimes a freezer for the home is still needed. For example, they are bought by thrifty families or hunters. Today there are hundreds of freezers on the market. We tell you all about the best freezers for the home.
Top 10 rating according to KP
1. Gorenje F 6181 AX
There is also a model of this freezer for the home in white. But it is rarely found in stores. But there are a lot of metallic silver models that we are talking about in this rating. Despite its solid dimensions, the legs are made in such a way that the freezer can be easily moved around the apartment. Comes with a pair of cold storage units. These are sealed containers with water, which are used in cooler bags. Here they serve as insurance: if the electricity goes out, the cold will last longer.
Key Features:
| Overall volume | 309 l |
| Energy consumption | A + |
| Number of cameras | 1 |
| Number of shelves | 8 |
| dimensions | 60h180h64 see |
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2. Biryusa 114
Another “native” from the USSR straight from Krasnoyarsk. It already happened that the first lines of the ranking of the best freezers in 2022 are occupied by devices manufactured in the CIS countries. This compact model is suitable for small spaces. Its width is only 48 cm. It is worth noting the build quality – everything is done very carefully. Some user dissatisfaction is associated with boxes. Say, the plastic could be better, and besides, it is worth pushing the container halfway, as it rushes down.
Key Features:
| Overall volume | 130 l |
| Energy consumption | А |
| Number of cameras | 1 |
| Number of shelves | 5 |
| dimensions | 48h122.50h60.50 see |
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3. ATLANT М 7184-003
Freezer for home straight from Minsk. The company has been pleased with its products for 26 years. The model can be safely considered if not the best freezer, then certainly the first among equals. Among the reviews, they often write that the device is unpretentious and does not require frequent defrosting. At the same time, it keeps the temperature confidently, does not overheat even on a hot day. As a bonus – the ability to transfer door hinges to the other side. And another tip: do not tilt close to the wall – in this case, the device will rumble
Key Features:
| Overall volume | 240 l |
| Energy consumption | А |
| Number of cameras | 1 |
| Number of shelves | 6 |
| dimensions | 60h150h63 see |
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4. Item FV-115 W
Behind the Latin name is a company from Zelenodolsk. Inside the freezer there is a backlight – far from all models for the home can boast of this. There are models with a Western compressor and Minsk. But there seem to be no complaints about either one or the other. The owners of the model note the quality of the plastic. It is enough to defrost the chamber once a year. And in the event of a power outage, it will calmly keep the temperature for 12 hours. There is a model in stylish black, fatal red and trendy beige.
Key Features:
| Overall volume | 163 l |
| Energy consumption | А |
| Number of cameras | 1 |
| Number of shelves | 6 |
| dimensions | 54h130h55 see |
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5. Liebherr G1223
Compared to other models in the ranking of the best freezers, this one is short. But sometimes you don’t want to buy a bulky device. In the reviews, users sing praises to the build quality of this freezer. Among other bonuses, they note the effective organization of the internal space. The drawers are made of thin plastic, which means they do not take up much space. At the same time, they are very durable. Collect them in Bulgaria.
Key Features:
| Overall volume | 101 l |
| Energy consumption | A + |
| Number of cameras | 1 |
| Number of shelves | 3 |
| dimensions | 55.3 × 62.4 × 85.1 cm |
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6. Beko RFNK 290E23 W
Finally, a “foreigner” appears in the ranking of the best freezers for the home. The top two compartments are shelves. Convenient if you store products that you often have to get. Note the functional handle at the door. Not all freezers for the home can boast of such. For some reason, manufacturers make a handle. In addition, there is a display on the front of the door. If you don’t close the door, the freezer will beep. And the camera is equipped with the No Frost system, i.е. ice and frost will not appear inside.
Key Features:
| Overall volume | 290 l |
| Energy consumption | A + |
| Number of cameras | 1 |
| Number of shelves | 7 |
| dimensions | 60x65x171 cm |
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7. Vestfrost VF 245 W
These freezers for the home appeared on the market relatively recently. And in 2022, they continue to win the love of buyers. True, the price bites slightly against the background of competitors. But maybe it’s worth it? Let’s see what the Turkish manufacturer offers us. Freezer for a large family. Users note that despite the average size, it is quite roomy inside. A whole pumpkin freely enters the box. Many will like this model with an ergonomic handle and no ice crust on the walls.
Key Features:
| Overall volume | 210 l |
| Energy consumption | A + |
| Number of cameras | 1 |
| Number of shelves | 6 |
| dimensions | 54 × 59.5 × 145.5 cm |
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8. Indesit SFR 100
Another small model in our ranking of the best freezers for the home. Modest dimensions can be turned into a plus – you can put other household appliances on the freezer, for example, a microwave. Just make sure you can do it according to the instructions first. At the chamber, you can hang the door so that it opens in the other direction. True, you will have to think a little – in the reviews we meet both those who solved this problem and those who did not figure it out.
Key Features:
| Overall volume | 142 l |
| Energy consumption | B |
| Number of cameras | 1 |
| Number of shelves | 4 |
| dimensions | 60 × 66.5 × 100 cm |
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9. NORTH FROST DF 161 IAP
Small but powerful unit. The NORDFROST home freezer is praised for its spaciousness and quiet operation. And she has a stylish silver color. However, someone may find the strength of the cold freezer insufficient. The manufacturer claims that the minimum temperature is -18 degrees Celsius. In general, this is normal, a kind of unspoken GOST, as we wrote at the beginning of the rating. But other models may produce more.
Key Features:
| Overall volume | 139 l |
| Energy consumption | A + |
| Number of cameras | 1 |
| Number of shelves | 4 |
| dimensions | 57x62x104 cm |
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10. Saratov 170
The city on the Volga turned out to be a manufacturer of budget household appliances. Moreover, on its website, the plant tells how proud it is of the aircraft parts that it has been producing since the Great Patriotic War. And now let’s look at our sample, which made it to the rating of the best freezers for the home in 2022. We have a roomy device with an ascetic design. At the same time, it also has good dimensions – 48 cm wide and almost 150 cm high. Buyers note that the higher the shelf, the higher the temperature there. It’s up to you whether you consider this an advantage or a disadvantage.
Key Features:
| Overall volume | 180 l |
| Energy consumption | B |
| Number of cameras | 1 |
| Number of shelves | 8 |
| dimensions | 48h149h60 see |
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How to choose a freezer for your home
Household appliances store consultant Kirill Lyasov explained to KP what to look for when choosing the best freezer for the home.
All are good but some are better
Today, there are a little more than a dozen manufacturers of freezers for the home left on the market, and many are wondering – how to choose a freezer for the home? A good half are domestic producers and, of course, the leader in terms of volume from Belarus is Atlant. Buyers often trust the latter company, using the popular image of the union state, they say everything is according to Soviet state standards. But in general, I can’t say that there are outright freeloaders among firms today.
If something breaks it’s the compressor
The main part of any freezer is the compressor. The same device that makes the refrigerant circulate. If he flies – write wasted. The replacement price is comparable to the cost of a new device. Many manufacturers give a three-year warranty – today this is a rarity for any household appliances.
The same model can be produced with a Chinese and, for example, a Slovak compressor. There are also Brazilian ones! Don’t think the Asian will be worse. The principle “China is China” does not apply here. Even there is a compressor manufactured in the Middle Kingdom, this does not mean that the plant does not have a strict control system there.
Pay attention to volume
The most important parameter when choosing the best freezer for your home is its volume. Remember that the figure indicated everywhere is the capacity of an empty freezer. Shelves and drawers in large models eat up to 20-25%. Although in more expensive models, the plastic is so thin and durable that it takes almost nothing.
If the freezer is noisy
In the reviews you can find a lot of negativity about the noise of the models. They say they promised a quiet freezer, but it is buzzing. First, the compressor should turn on periodically. Absolutely silent technology cannot be made. But if the freezer is constantly buzzing, then there is a chance that you have installed it incorrectly. Often the device is moved close to the wall. You can’t do this. Plus, some buyers simply do not remove all shipping protection elements.