Generally, all chest freezers are larger than normal freezers although you are able to purchase some chest freezers which are smaller than normal freezers.
The main advantage of a chest freezer over a regular freezer is size. The larger size of a chest freezer allows for more storage space to hold a larger number of items.
Chest freezers are also known as a deep freezer, they are a rectangular short freezer that has a lid that is ontop that opens up. Yes you can purchase a chest freezer online from places such as Amazon, Best Buy, Sears, ect.
Chest freezers for hold more then an upright freezer. The space in an upright freezer is significantly smaller than that of a chest freezer since an Upright freezer is both a fridge and a freezer.
Chest freezers generally store food better. Since cold air drops, cold air will be lost every time the door is opened. That doesn't happen with a chest freezer. Also, many chest freezers do not have a defrost cycle. The air inside the freezer will warm up during the defrost cycle which will affect the quality of foods stored long-term.
Chest freezers are perfect for storing meat for a longer period than your household freezer.
The pros of a chest freezer is that it can store more food in it. However, the con is that takes up more room than an upright freezer. A con of an upright freezer is that it doesn't have as much space as a chest freezer.
An upright freezer is designed to be stood upright in a vertical position whilst a chest freezer is stored horizontally. This results in the upright being able to fit in tight spaces however, it gives chest freezers more capacity space.
One can easily find reviews for small chest freezers online. There is a useful website called The Freezer Guide that provides some informative reviews. One could also look at some websites that actually sell small chest freezers for feedback from customers who have bought them. Sites like Amazon and Best Buy have customer reviews of these chest freezers right on the sale pages.
The chest freezers that are kept in a controlled environment can last much longer than one that is stored outside on a porch. The components that make up the freezer can more easily break down with the changes in weather.
Chest freezers typically operate on standard household voltage, which is usually 120 volts in North America and 220-240 volts in many other parts of the world. The specific voltage for a chest freezer can vary based on the manufacturer and model, so it's important to check the product specifications. Most chest freezers are designed to be connected to a standard electrical outlet. Always ensure that the freezer is properly grounded and that the outlet can handle the appliance's power requirements.
From- Ronan Murphy(ronanmurphy10@gmail.com) In Chest Freezers, the temperature control panel is usually installed on the lower right hand corner of the freezer-See manual for more details.
If you are looking to purchase a side by side refrigerator and freezer you can try your local home improvement store such as Home Depot or Lowes. You can also find the online at eBay or Amazon as well.