Energy-Efficient Freezers

Patrick Gallagher

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Your freezer is one of the few appliances you have plugged in and switched on all the time, so it’s constantly using electricity.

All freezers sold in Britain are required by law to carry an energy label, which rates a model’s efficiency and gives you an indication about which ones cost less to run, as they will reduce your electricity bills.

In theory, the most energy-efficient models carry the A+++ logo, while the least efficient will be labelled a ‘D’.

When we review freezers, we test the energy use of each model. Our tests have found that even models that carry the same energy label can cost varying amounts to run each year.

Find out which models are rated best for performance and energy use in our guide to the best freezers.

Top energy-saving freezers

All of the freezers we review are tested and rated for their true energy use. But the best freezers are also able to freeze quickly, keep your food fresher for longer, are quiet to run and easy to use. Below, we reveal freezers we’ve tested that are cheap to run but also came out top in our tough performance tests.

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Best tall freestanding freezer

87%

£659.92

Reviewed Jul 2017

Quite simply, this freezer is one of the best we’ve ever seen. It’s lightning-quick to cool and it never fails to stick to a safe and steady temperature, regardless of whether the room temperature rises or falls. It’s also very spacious and extremely efficient for its size, so it won’t cost the earth to run. The only slight flaw is that it’s a bit of a chore to clean.

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Best tall integrated freezer

81%

£1,719.00

Reviewed Jul 2017

It may be among the most expensive freezers we've tested, but it's also one of the most efficient, so you'll be doing your bit for the environment if you invest in it. You'll also be getting an exceptional freezer that didn't do poorly in a single one of our tough tests and will help to preserve your food in great condition.

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Best under-counter integrated freezer

82%

£410.00

Reviewed Jun 2012

We tested this freezer several years ago, so the results aren't directly comparable with the other freezers on this list, but don't let that put you off. This is still the best small integrated freezer we've seen. It didn't do poorly in any of our tough tests and it particularly impressed in our energy efficiency and temperature stability tests.

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Best chest freezer

80%

£129.99

Reviewed Jun 2017

This is our best chest freezer on test. There's a respectable 98 litres of space on offer (equal to 5 supermarket bags), and it's also one of the fastest we've seen - it gets down to a safe temperature in lightning-quick time.

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