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A freezer is a sensible and economic large appliance investment
for the home, especially for a family. Fewer trips to the grocery
store is one of the primary reasons most people opt to buy a home
freezer. Energy-efficient freezer models use a small amount of
electricity and can save a smart shopper hundreds of dollars a year.
Green living and the desire to live a healthy lifestyle have
prompted millions of consumers to grow their own vegetable
gardens. More people than ever are making meals from scratch to
save money and avoid preservatives. Freezing is a splendid way to
store surplus vegetables and save dinner leftovers. Before buying a
freezer for the home, consider the facts along with the savings.
for the home, especially for a family. Fewer trips to the grocery
store is one of the primary reasons most people opt to buy a home
freezer. Energy-efficient freezer models use a small amount of
electricity and can save a smart shopper hundreds of dollars a year.
Green living and the desire to live a healthy lifestyle have
prompted millions of consumers to grow their own vegetable
gardens. More people than ever are making meals from scratch to
save money and avoid preservatives. Freezing is a splendid way to
store surplus vegetables and save dinner leftovers. Before buying a
freezer for the home, consider the facts along with the savings.
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January 21, 2012
Questions to Ask before Buying a Freezer
First-time buyers should ask questions before deciding on which unit is right to avoid
making a costly mistake. Like most anything else, there are pros and cons to owning a
freezer. Sample questions first-time buyers might ask:
First-time buyers should ask questions before deciding on which unit is right to avoid
making a costly mistake. Like most anything else, there are pros and cons to owning a
freezer. Sample questions first-time buyers might ask:
- How will the freezer be used? Vegetable gardeners often have surplus food.
Hunters and fishermen may need a place to store large cuts of prepared meats
and fish. Other consumers might consider the savings from weekly store specials
and the ability to store seasonal treats and holiday foods. - Is there room in the home for a freezer? Small chest freezers take very little
space and store a fair amount of food for a small family, couple, or even an
individual. Upright units take less space compared to the larger chest units. - Is the unit affordable? Prices start around 200.00 for a 5.0 cubic foot manual-
defrost chest freezer. Price depends on size and features. - How does one calculate a suitable freezer size? The Web site, eHome Resource.
Com, posts the article, "Choosing a Freezer" and the author (unknown) states,
"You generally need 1.5 cubic feet of space for each family member ... However,
if you do not keep your freezer full, it will cost more to run; so you may choose
to go with a medium size. You can store 30 to 35 pounds of food in one cubic
foot of freezer space." - Is there a family member with a disability that would have trouble accessing
items in a chest freezer? Upright units allow easy access to foods and may be a
good choice for someone who has difficulty bending. - Which type of freezer unit is most energy efficient? Chest freezers with manual
defrost use the least energy, compared to upright models, and they cost less to
run.
Facts about Owning a Home Freezer
Consumers need to know what's available when searching for a freezer. Some models require manual defrosting,
for example, while others are self-defrosting. Chest freezer sizes vary greatly, ranging from tiny 2.5 cubic feet
units to whopping 25 cubic feet giants that take up a great deal of space. Note too, that some units are more
energy-efficient than others.
Freezers for the home come in three basic styles:
Consumers need to know what's available when searching for a freezer. Some models require manual defrosting,
for example, while others are self-defrosting. Chest freezer sizes vary greatly, ranging from tiny 2.5 cubic feet
units to whopping 25 cubic feet giants that take up a great deal of space. Note too, that some units are more
energy-efficient than others.
Freezers for the home come in three basic styles:
- Combination refrigerator freezers
- Upright freezers
- Chest freezers
- Combination units, where the freezer is on the top, side, or bottom offer minimal freezing space.
- Upright freezers look very much like refrigerators and allow easier access to foods, but upright models are
not as energy-efficient (compared to chest models). - Chest freezers offer a roomy interior, but may require bending and digging to get to foods at the bottom of
the unit.
Additional Savings to Consider When Buying a Freezer
Investing in a home freezer reduces trips to the grocery store and is
great for storing seasonal food items for several months or more.
Additional points to consider when buying a freezer:
Investing in a home freezer reduces trips to the grocery store and is
great for storing seasonal food items for several months or more.
Additional points to consider when buying a freezer:
- The larger the family, the more freezer space is required, but
singles and couples on a budget can just as easily save food dollars
by purchasing a small chest freezer. - Stocking a freezer means fewer trips to the grocery store – a real
money-saver. - Fewer trips to the supermarket mean time can be used for other
things. - Fondness for food. The Web site, Don Vandervort's Home Tips,
features the article, "Choosing the Right Size Freezer" and adds,
"Another issue to consider is your fondness for frozen foods. Is your
family large, you have scant time to cook, and can only grocery
shop once a week for everybody’s pre-made meals? Or perhaps you
like to take advantage of sales on meats so you can have them
available whenever you want to throw something on the barbecue."
Buying a home freezer is valid investment even during tough economic times. Money saved by stocking up on grocery store specials
is just one advantage. Savings also include gas, time, and money saved from gardening and freezing produce. Sportsmen can
freeze meats and fish. Stored leftovers add to the savings and save a busy cook time in the kitchen.
Choosing the right kind of freezer for your home depends on family size and needs, as well as available space for
the unit. Purchasing a freezer that’s energy efficient helps protect the environment. Consider the facts before
buying this or any major appliance, and know a well-planned investment will yield years of household savings.
is just one advantage. Savings also include gas, time, and money saved from gardening and freezing produce. Sportsmen can
freeze meats and fish. Stored leftovers add to the savings and save a busy cook time in the kitchen.
Choosing the right kind of freezer for your home depends on family size and needs, as well as available space for
the unit. Purchasing a freezer that’s energy efficient helps protect the environment. Consider the facts before
buying this or any major appliance, and know a well-planned investment will yield years of household savings.