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It's not just for businesses; even households consider a freezer an essential product. It's seen as a powerful tool for storing food. A quality freezer not only brings convenience but also protects the health of consumers. So, which freezer is the best to buy?
1. Unveiling the criteria for selecting the 'no-tweaking-needed' family freezer
Not only for businesses but also for households, a freezer is an indispensable product. It's considered a powerful tool for storing food. A quality freezer not only brings convenience but also protects the health of consumers. So, which freezer is the best to buy?
What is a freezer?
A freezer goes by many names such as a frozen cabinet, a frozen food storage cabinet, etc. This is the type of cabinet that freezes with a large capacity to bring the temperature down to below -18 degrees Celsius. Compared to regular refrigerators, this device is larger in size and has more space for storing food. With the ability to freeze from -10 to -18 degrees Celsius, the freezer inhibits the activity and growth of microorganisms, slowing down the food decay process. As a result, food stored in the freezer can maintain its flavor and nutritional value for a longer period compared to regular refrigerators. Especially in some industrial freezers with large capacity, the freezing temperature can reach below -30 degrees Celsius.
When do households need to use a freezer?
The large demand for food prompts your family to consider buying a freezer
For food businesses, owning a freezer is an obvious necessity, especially large freezers like a 500-liter freezer, 800-liter freezer, etc. However, the food usage needs of households are often much smaller. That's why many families need to consider using this device. However, with the habit of storing a large amount of food for a long time, to ensure a clean supply of food, suitable for the busy life today, even families with few people are gradually forming the habit of using family freezers. Unlike industrial freezers, the type of freezer for households is often a small freezer, with a capacity of about 50 liters, 100 liters, etc. In addition, some families will choose a freezer for specific purposes, such as a milk storage freezer.
How to choose the most suitable family freezer
Choose the size of the cabinet according to the area, space of the house
Choosing the Right Size for Your Freezer to Fit Your Home Space
In other words, select the freezer size that matches and fits the intended placement. Due to the nature of frozen products, the freezer's location should limit heat sources such as stoves, sunlight exposure, etc. Placing the freezer near heat sources, even for products with thick insulation layers, will consume more energy to cool and maintain deep cold inside the freezer. To avoid situations of energy-wasting and non-cooling freezers, choose a suitable location. Also, note that the freezer is a food storage tool. That's why this product needs to be placed in a clean place, minimizing contamination from the outside environment. The placement should also be convenient for water drainage from the freezer and regular hygiene when the freezer is frosted or water leaks. After choosing the appropriate location, consider the space area to choose a suitable product. For families with limited space, such as apartments or narrow houses, options like a mini freezer, upright freezer, etc., will significantly save kitchen space.
Choose Capacity According to Usage Needs
Based on the amount of food to be stored and the family's storage habits, you can consider the appropriate capacity. Especially, choose a freezer with a slightly 'surplus' capacity compared to the household's usage needs because cramming the freezer can lead to overload and non-freezing issues. This foresight also allows you more comfort when there's a sudden need for storing food. Specifically, for small families of 2-3 people, consider a mini freezer or a 50-liter freezer. Families with small children needing milk storage can use a mini milk storage freezer. However, if you want to combine storing milk and storing weaning food for children or family meals, choose a larger capacity freezer. Families looking to serve both household needs and small businesses can consider a 100-liter freezer or a 500-liter freezer. Additionally, when buying a freezer, consider the structure of the freezer. Currently, on the market, depending on the structure and function, freezers are divided into two types as follows.
Single Compartment Freezer: This type of single-compartment freezer is suitable for household use. Therefore, families with fewer members should choose this product to avoid wasting space and consuming electricity excessively.
Two-Compartment Freezer: This type is divided into 2 compartments, including long-term and short-term food storage. The first compartment is for short-term food storage with a temperature from 0 to 10 degrees Celsius, suitable for storing drinks, fruits, and daily consumption. The second compartment is the freezing compartment used to store fresh food and make ice with a temperature from below 0 degrees Celsius to minus 18 degrees Celsius. Usually, this type of freezer is large and suitable for businesses or restaurants, cafes, etc.
Single Compartment Freezer
Choose an Energy-Efficient Freezer
Freezers operate with high power consumption. Therefore, it will consume a lot of energy compared to other refrigeration devices. So, consider choosing an energy-efficient freezer. Many people opt for using an Inverter freezer with modern inverter technology, which helps increase refrigeration efficiency with lower energy consumption than regular freezers. Besides, the material of the freezer is crucial. An essential part related to using energy efficiently is the evaporator. Usually, the evaporator material will be made of aluminum and copper. Copper evaporators have stable heat transfer, reducing heat loss. Moreover, copper is much more durable than aluminum. Therefore, a freezer with a copper evaporator will be more efficient than one with an aluminum evaporator. When combined with advanced refrigerant R600A, products like these freezers can save up to 30% of electricity.
However, if there is no long-term, high usage need, you can save costs by using an aluminum evaporator or freezers using a cheaper refrigerant.
By Sunhouse
