installation
Since the home chest freezer requires more space, it is important to ensure that you have the right space. The installer checks to make sure that there is enough headroom above to lift the top. In addition, after installation, there should be a power plug in the refrigerator area.
The solar chest freezer requires less floor space, but the door must have enough space to open in the correct direction. The rear of the refrigerator must always be at least one inch away, so it cannot be installed flush with the rear wall of the refrigerator. There should also be an easy-to-use plugin in this area.
No matter which type of freezer you choose, one thing to note is that you need to add one inch to the width of the space when you take the measurement. This will help contain the air flowing to the freezer compartment and help prevent the coil from freezing.
maintain
The maintenance of the Solar DC freezer is more than that of the upright refrigerator. This is mainly because the Solar DC freezer does not have an automatic defrost option. This means thawing the freezer, draining the water, and then cleaning the inside. In addition, bending over and going deeper into the refrigerator may fatigue your back and legs.
You can place the Solar DC freezer on the automatic defrost option and wipe it clean. When cleaning the inside of the freezer, will take less time and reduce headaches and backaches. But remember, it is difficult to tell at the time of purchase whether the vertical model is equipped with an automatic defrost function, and many people do not. You will need to specifically ask your dealer if this is the choice you want.
Security Question
Neither is safer than the other, and they all provide locking options based on the model. When children are around, buying any freezer may bring safety hazards. The child can easily open the lid of the chest freezer and crawl inward, just like a child can enter the vertical freezer.
Some models have a locking mechanism to make it safer for children. Locks can also be purchased and added to some models. Although this is not required, for children with small children, an important aspect to consider when buying a freezer.
Freezer burn
Compared with a freezer, a Solar DC freezer tends to keep food at a more stable temperature. This means that in theory, you can freeze items for a longer period of time without problems. This is because manual defrosting is required. There is less air circulating in the freezer so that the combustion of the freezer is minimized. In addition, there is no food stored on the door, and the temperature of the food may be different from the internal temperature.
Solar DC freezer equipped with automatic defrosting usually has more air circulation. Although this means that their maintenance costs are lower, it also means that the food stored in them is more prone to freezer burning or ice crystal buildup. The temperature is also different, so you may not be able to store food in the Solar DC freezer for a long time.