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We think this freezer is a great alternative if you dont need something with a larger capacity.
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(1.1-cubic-foot models are available with only two shelves and no coils.)
That’s why we recommend this Summit Appliance freezer.
Another appealing premium feature is the freezer’s frost-free operation.
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Its good for storing food in two layers, or you might pull it out to store larger items.
We also like theWhynter 3.0 cu.
What is Garage-Ready?
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Garage-ready means the freezer is designed to withstand a wide range of temperatures.
Ourbest for garagespick is rated for outdoor use in temperatures between 44 and 90 degrees.
Upright mini freezers have front-opening doors, and chest mini freezers have top-opening doors.
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She also suggests freezing any wet foods flat in a freezer bag to maximize space.
Otherwise, the frost can encroach on your valuable food storage space and prevent the machine from operating efficiently.
Our best upright mini freezer, theWhynter 3.0 cu.
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The smallest chest freezers will typically hold 3.5 cubic feet.
You might find 5-cubic-foot models, but they only get less “mini” from there.
She says, “It’s very important where you store the freezer.
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You don’t want it in a very sunny room.
If it’s in the garage, is it a heated garage?”
There are things we do and situations we may put the unit in where it could shorten the lifespan.
“Putting warm foods straight from the stove into the freezer.
That’s going to change temperatures and cause the compressor to overwork,” says Hood.
Customers always come in and ask how much they’ll save a year, according to Hood.
“We say we don’t know.
How do you use it?
How often do you use it?
Where are you putting in it?
Why Trust the Spruce?
Anton Galangis a writer with a background in journalism and magazine editing.
One of his own favorite and most-used gadgets at home, not surprisingly, is a smart fridge.
