Bush BECF142L review
Test scoreShow Context
- Chest
- Not frost-free
Looking for a small chest freezer that doesn't cost a fortune? The Bush BECF142L might be on your shortlist. But can you trust this chest freezer to keep your food perfectly frozen until you're ready to defrost it? And will it add a fortune to your energy bills? Read our full review to find out.
What's included:- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- Does it freeze food quickly?
- Does it maintain a stable temperature in hot and cold rooms?
- How energy efficient is it?
- How easy is it to use and clean?
- Is there anything else I should know?
- Should I buy it?
Last checked by Which?
December 2021
First reviewed by Which?
September 2021
Released
March 2021
Technical specifications
General
- Height85cm
- Depth56cm
- Testing methodThis model was tested after we changed our freezer test programme in April 2018. For full details on how we've changed our testing, head to our guide on 'how we test freezers'.
The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.
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- 61%Average score
- 87%Highest score
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