A small upright freezer comes in handy for many occasions. For example, people who fish, buy sides of lamb, buy frozen vegetables, tubs of ice cream, or make batches of tv dinners for the week all will need something more by way of a freezer than the freezer compartment in their fridge.
If space permits, many people have, in addition to the freezer compartment in their fridge, an extra freezer unit – which is either a chest or a small upright freezer, which comes in handy for storing large amounts of food at sub zero temperatures – much more food than you can fit into the freezer compartment of your standard fridge.
Why buy a small upright freezer, instead of a chest freezer? The main reason is that chest freezers are not designed to be used as frequently, nor are they as readily accessible as small freezers, and chests usually take up more floor space. The small upright freezer is really just an extension of your fridge and freezer unit – giving you bulk storage of frozen products, with easy access to and visibility of stored items. Most small freezers have adjustable shelving, transparent containers, left or right opening doors, some in the French window style have glass panes for easy viewing. Small domestic upright freezers are between 2 and 20 cubic feet and some may have two doors.
The Haier Humo 13EA 1.3cf Mini Upright from the Haier range is a good example of a small upright freezer which will give you some extra cold storage, and only 20” x 20” x 20”. The Danby DUF408WE 4.2cf upright freezer is slightly larger and comes with 2 wire shelves and door compartment storage. The Kenmore 7.5cf upright freezer 2870 one of several Kenmore models, offers more storage space with dimensions height 53” and width 62”. Most small freezers come with skate wheels for easy movement and cleaning. Some are white and others in designer colors to suit your kitchen décor. Upright freezers may also provide you with more bench space in the kitchen. All the major kitchen appliance manufacturers will have a freezer in their ranges which can easily be accessed on line and discounts, free shipping and free offers may apply. Small upright freezers can be kept in a laundry or spare room, or even outside under cover, it is well worth buying a small upright freezer to take advantage of food on special, store pet food, buy cheaper bulk meat, and to keep bags of ice or ice cubes for a party.