If you decide one day to buy a freezer, you will have to make sure you choose the right one for the needs of you and your family.
The advantages of buying a freezer can be significant:
- Shopping can be done in bulk, which will free up time to do other things plus it will reduce money spent on shopping.
- Also, cooking can be done in bulk, thus saving time and energy costs.
- Control quality: When correctly prepared and packaged, many fresh vegetables, fruits, and meats are as good frozen as they are fresh.
- If hungry "unexpected" guests arrive at your door, you will always be able to welcome them and feed them if you have a well stocked freezer.
The disadvantages of a freezer are:
- Initial cost of the freezer.
- Additional cost of running the unit.
There are two two types of freezers: an upright freezer and a chest freezer. Both are pretty much intended for large families with children, so if you are a single person, a normal refrigerator should do just fine.
I. Chest Freezer: - Energy efficient (uses approximately 50% less electricity than the upright freezer)
- Less expensive
- Retains cold better during a power outage
- Most economical to run
- Interior may not be lighted
- Easy to "lose" contents as new packages are added
II. Upright Freezer:
- Lighted interior
- Separate shelves provide easier organization
- Easy to use
- More expensive
- Less energy efficient
So which freezer is better? If you can afford the extra cost and love to keep your food organized in its place, then an upright freezer may be best for you. However, if you are looking for a frozen food storage that is energy efficient, cheaper to buy and operate, then chest freezer may be best for you.
Did you know?
It is actually cheaper to run a freezer than it is to run a refrigerator or a combination of refrigerator-freezer. Together, a separate refrigerator and freezer will make up around 11% of your yearly electricity consumption, with 7% of that assigned to the refrigerator alone.
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So, how long can your refrigerator run until it breaks down and needs further repairs? What is the life expectancy of your washer and dryer? When would it be the best to purchase a new oven, stove, or microwave? Most appliances, residential and commercial, have fairly predictable life expectancies. Depending on the original cost, manufacturing quality, and how heavily it is used, an appliance may last a longer or a shorter period. The chart below will help you determine whether your appliance can be saved or if its time might be up.
- Microwave life expectancy: 5 to 10 years (average: 8 years)
- Cook top life expectancy: 12 to 18 years (average: 15 years)
- Range (gas) life expectancy: 15 to 22 years (average: 18 years)
- Range (electric) life expectancy: 14 to 20 years (average: 17 years)
- Dishwasher life expectancy: 8 to 15 years (average: 10 years)
- Refrigerator (side by side) life expectancy: 10 to 18 years (average: 14 years)
- Refrigerator (top to bottom) life expectancy: 9 to 13 years (average: 11 years)
- Freezer life expectancy: 12 to 20 years (average: 16 years)
- Dryer (gas) life expectancy: 11 to 16 years (average: 13 years)
- Dryer (electric) life expectancy: 14 to 18 years (average: 14 years)
- Washer life expectancy: 8 to 16 years (average: 12 years)
The best way to ensure your appliances have a long and healthy life is to perform regular maintenance and have them checked periodically by an appliance repair expert.
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