Best freezers in Australia

The best freezers in Australia

• Best overall freezer: Westinghouse 142L Chest Freezer WCM1400WD
• Best upright freezer: Haier HFZ-175
• Best fridge freezer: Fisher & Paykel RF522BRPX6 519L Bottom Mount Refrigerator
• Best chest freezer: Hisense HR6CF146
• Best cheap freezer: Esatto 146L Chest Freezer ECF146W
• Best small freezer: Esatto 92L Bar Freezer EUF92W
• Best portable fridge freezer: ARB Elements 60L Fridge Freezer

How did we pick this list?

For this list, we picked products based on actual customer reviews and ratings on Amazon, Appliances Online, Harvey Norman and ProductReview. For every category, we carefully chose parameters based on our research and determined products with the highest review score within those parameters.

Read more detail on our methodology below.

For the best overall freezer, we picked the Westinghouse 142L Chest Freezer WCM1400WD. It has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars on Appliances Online.

This Westinghouse 142L chest freezer lets you keep your groceries fresh for longer. It comes with a removable sliding basket for flexible storage and manual control for temperature. Its lid is spring-loaded for added security and efficiency as well. Additionally, it has a 3-star energy efficiency rating and a 2-year warranty.

Customers gave positive feedback on the product's sturdy construction, value for money and quiet operation. It is easy to set up and comes with a storage basket for organising your stash. Customers loved that it is quite compact, making it an ideal candidate for extra storage apart from a fridge-freezer. The temperature control must be manually adjusted, but this seems to be a minor issue for most buyers.

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We recommend the Haier HFZ-175 as the best upright option. It has an average rating of 4.45 out of 5 stars on Harvey Norman and ProductReview.

The Haier HFZ-175 comes with 6 transparent drawers and a compact design to fit even smaller kitchens. It also features a reversible door, allowing you to open the freezer to the left or right. According to the brand, it uses the R600A refrigerant, a greener option with less impact on global warming. Additionally, it has an external mechanical temperature control function.

Apart from its sleek design and spacious storage, customers praised the product's quiet operation and efficiency. It is compact enough to fit most kitchen layouts. It also comes with a subtle recessed handle for a streamlined look. A few customers didn't like that the drawers were thin and quite flimsy. Others also reported that the compressor gets extremely hot after just a couple of months, but this seems to be an isolated issue.

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We recommend Hisense's HR6CF146 as the best chest freezer available right now in Australia. It has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars on Appliances Online and ProductReview.

The Hisense HR6CF146 is a compact chest freezer suitable for storing meat, veggies and other food items for small and medium-sized households. It comes with a wire basket for organisation and easy-to-use control for adjusting the temperature. Additionally, it has 4 rollers for movement and 2 spring hinges for security. This freezer has a 3-star energy rating as well.

Getting the highest marks on performance, internal layout, cleaning and value for money, Hisense has been dubbed the best-rated standalone freezer brand at the Finder Retail Awards 2020/2021. The HR6CF146 has many of the qualities that made the brand a trusted name among customers. It is reasonably priced, has a quiet operation and is easy to clean. Reviewers loved that it can be moved, thanks to the included rollers. A few others said that ice easily builds up after several weeks, but added it's not a huge issue since the unit is extremely easy to defrost.

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With a rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars on Appliances Online, we picked the Fisher & Paykel RF522BRPX6 519L Bottom Mount Refrigerator as the best fridge freezer. This product is also one of our picks for the best fridges available online.

This bottom-mount fridge has a 519L capacity and uses Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart technology, designed to monitor and adjust temperature, airflow and humidity levels. It also has adjustable shelving, allowing you to organise and arrange your stash easier. Additionally, this fridge-freezer has SpillSafe shelves to reduce mess and a bottle rack for spirits and other bottled drinks.

At over $2,000, this fridge-freezer is a pricey yet worthwhile investment for large households. It's got tons of features to help better organise and store your favourite food items. Customers loved the sleek design and quiet operation. Others added that it has tons of cooling power. However, it only has a 3-star energy rating, which means it may utilise more energy than other options in the market.

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Esatto's 146L Chest Freezer ECF146W is our choice for the best cheap option. It has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars on Appliances Online.

With a 146L capacity, this Esatto chest freezer is the perfect size for storing extra food items like meat, veggies and fruit. It has a removable wire freezer basket for easy organisation. Additionally, it has a recessed handle and a durable exterior finish. According to the company, it is tropical climate-rated as well.

Customers gave positive feedback on the freezer's efficiency, quiet operation and ease of use. The recessed handle is comfortable to grip and non-slip, while the temperature control is easy to adjust. A few reviewers said that manual defrosting and cleaning is time-consuming, but added that it's not a huge deal given the freezer's performance and value for money.

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For the best small freezer, we recommend the Esatto 92L Bar Freezer EUF92W. It has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars on Appliances Online and ProductReview.

The Esatto 92L Bar Freezer EUF92W is a lightweight, small freezer with a reversible door and 3 wire freezer drawers for easy storage. It also has adjustable temperature control and a recessed handle that is ergonomic and easy to grip. Additionally, it has a 3-star energy rating and a 1-year warranty.

The general sentiment is that this is a fantastic choice for smaller households or as extra storage if you already have a fridge-freezer. It will also suit smaller kitchens. Customers added that the drawers make arranging their stash a lot easier. Defrost and clean-up is easy as well. However, a few others found its operation too noisy for their liking, which may be a con for some buyers.

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ARB's Elements 60L Fridge Freezer is our pick for the best portable fridge freezer. It has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars on Amazon.

Designed for the outdoors, the ARB Elements is perfect for campers and adventurers who would likely store it in the tray of their ute or trailer. It is made of high-quality stainless steel and offers a 60L capacity. As well as being waterproof and dustproof, it features an optional mounting kit and gas-loaded arms. It uses a SECOP compressor as well.

Part of our list of the best portable freezers available right now in Australia, the ARB Elements has a robust, durable design that can withstand most weather conditions. Customers loved its sturdy construction and optimal performance, adding that it helps keep their stash fresh while on the road. However, one drawback for some buyers is its weight. At over 30kg, this unit may be too bulky if you plan to wheel it around as a camp freezer.

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Pros and cons of separate freezers

What types are available?

Freezers are generally split into two categories:

Chest freezers

Chest freezers have a door that opens at the top – just like a treasure chest – and offer one large compartment for your frozen goods. Sometimes referred to as deep freezers, they tend to be more affordable than upright models and more energy efficient. They also offer more storage space.

The amount of wide-open space available makes them a good choice for storing big cuts of meat and other large items, but it can also mean you'll need to spend a lot of time bending over and digging around to find whatever you're looking for. However, some models come with baskets and dividers to help make the storage space more practical.

Finally, while a chest freezer will do a better job than an upright freezer of keeping everything frozen, if there's a power outage, these models need to be manually defrosted – which can be a hassle.

Upright freezers

Upright freezers look a lot like your traditional fridge/freezer combo, with the obvious difference that they only have one door instead of two. They don't require as much floor space as chest freezers, plus they come with adjustable shelves and in-the-door storage so that you can better organise all your items.

The design of upright freezers makes it a whole lot easier to access the frozen goods inside, and most are frost-free so you don't have to go through the hassle of manually defrosting them.

The downsides are that they're a little more expensive than chest freezers, less energy efficient, and not as good at accommodating larger items.

How to compare freezers

Before you start shopping around for a new freezer, make sure you know exactly what you're looking for. How much floor space do you have? How much storage capacity do you need? What's your freezer budget?

Answering these questions will help narrow down your choices and help you understand what type of freezer you want. You can then start comparing a range of suitable freezers to find one that's right for you. Factors you'll need to compare include the following:

Additional features

• Warranty Check the length of the manufacturer's warranty and what it covers. Most models come with a warranty of one to three years.
• Controls Are the temperature controls easy to access and adjust, but at the same time protected from mischievous or curious kids?
• Frost-free Many modern upright freezers now use frost-free technology, so you don't have to worry about regular defrosting.Manually defrosting a freezer is a pain, but it's the only option available on chest freezers, so look for a model that has a drainage system to make the process a little easier.
• Fast freeze Many upright models offer a rapid freezing function for when you want to freeze items as quickly as possible.
• Soft freeze Available on some upright freezers, this feature lightly freezes food to help raw meats and seafood stay fresher longer and allows you to cook the food without needing to defrost it. It can also ensure that your ice cream comes out at just the right temperature to eat instead of so rock hard that you're in danger of bending your spoon.
• Temperature alarm Some models constantly monitor temperature levels and will sound an alarm if the temperature inside the freezer becomes too hot.
• Lighting Interior lights will help you find whatever you need in your freezer, which is particularly helpful if you're searching for a midnight snack or if you will keep the freezer in your garage.
• Door lock Some models come with a lockable door if you want to keep kids out of the freezer or simply want to ensure that the door is properly shut so that no cold air can escape.
• Wheels Wheels on the base of the freezer make it easier to move around if you need to get to the controls or maybe just clean behind and underneath it.

Best rated freezer brand award breakdown

Hisense	8.43	4.6	4.68	4.5	4.36	4.56
Haier	8.11	4.49	4.51	3.91	4.11	4.34
LG	8.05	4.4	4.3	4.3	4.36	4.47
Westinghouse	8.02	4.38	4.19	4.17	4.19	4.51
Fisher & Paykel	7.91	4.33	4.18	4.18	4.14	4.33
Samsung	7.88	4.26	4.21	4.24	4.26	4.42
Miele	7.86	4.42	4.25	4.08	4.25	4.33
Other	7.64	4.07	4.36	4.07	4.25	4.25

Frequently asked questions

• How much energy does a freezer consume?

  A freezer can consume between 35W and 90W per hour, depending on its size, frequency of use and type.

• Do you still need to defrost a frost-free freezer?

  You don't need to defrost a frost-free freezer. It typically has an automatic fan that briefly circulates warm air to prevent ice build-up.

• How do you get rid of odour in your freezer?

  Get rid of food items with freezer burn or that aren't properly sealed. Place a bowl with baking soda inside. Let it sit for at least 24 hours before putting back your food inside the freezer.