Liebherr chest freezer: Consumer tips
The best cooking is done with fresh ingredients. But what if some of them or the finished food is left over? Before acting wastefully and throwing it away, it is much more sustainable to freeze the excess portions or ingredients.
But other foods or cakes and ice cream can only be stored in a chest freezer. To ensure there is still enough space when it is needed, the size of a chest freezer should be carefully considered before purchase.
It's all about the size
The company Liebherr offers different sizes of their chest freezers depending on needs. They range from 193 litres for the Liebherr GT 2132-21 to 418 litres for the Liebherr LGT 4725. The various volume models differ only in their width – the height of 92 centimetres and depth of 76 centimetres remain the same across the devices.
Powerful and energy-efficient
The annual consumption of a chest freezer is typically estimated by the manufacturer Liebherr to be under 200 kilowatt-hours per year. This, of course, depends on several factors, but with average use and a consciously careful opening and quick closing of the lid, this corresponds to an energy efficiency class of A+, A++ or even A+++.
Thanks to the door tone alarm, it is impossible to miss when the door of the chest freezer is left open for too long. This indirectly also helps save energy, as the device does not have to cool unnecessarily longer and harder. An electronic temperature control ensures that the device can continue to cool for up to 34 hours even in the event of a malfunction. This is indicated by an optical warning signal in case of an emergency.
Liebherr chest freezer with No-Frost system
Unlike many other manufacturers, a Liebherr chest freezer does not have a No-Frost function – at least not in the literal sense: The chest freezers from the GT and GTP series are instead equipped with the so-called StopFrost system. This feature significantly reduces frost and ice formation on the frozen goods and in the freezer. This is usually dependent on the operating and environmental conditions. In the long term, this function ensures that the device needs to be defrosted less often. This results in less work and a longer operational lifespan of the device.
A Liebherr chest freezer wins in tests
The chest freezer costing 569 pounds Liebherr GTP 2356 Premium received a test rating of "Good" (1.8) from Stiftung Warentest. In addition to Liebherr chest freezers, other brands, such as Bauknecht, Beko, and AEG, were among the tested products. While the model from Liebherr was slightly more expensive than the other devices, it still impressed and was ultimately the test winner, thanks in no small part to its price-performance ratio.
Conclusion
For those looking for a reliable freezer, the Liebherr chest freezers come highly recommended. With their various sizes, there are models suitable for both small and large households. How much space your new chest freezer should have depends on your personal requirements.
