What size freezer for a family of 5?

thriftlady_2

I have 2 small freezers that are full to bursting.I want one big chest freezer instead.They seem to come in 10 cubic feet or 15 cubic feet.which one shall I get?

tr3mor

If you've got somewhere it'll fit get the biggest one you can!!

moggins

I've got a 20 cubic foot and a fridge/freezer with an extra 4 cubic foot and that still isn't enough room sometimes

thriftlady_2

I'm planning on getting a new chest freezer.I know there's a formula for the size you need - cubic feet per person.Can anyone tell me what it is or suggest what size I need for 5? I freeze meat in bulk and make stuff for the freezer.

fannyadams

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=howTo&p=BuyGuide/choosefreezer.html



Lowe's carries freezers that range from 5.5 cubic feet up to 25 cubic feet. To determine the needs of your household, consider the following:

* How big is your family? The more folks you feed, the more food you need. Multiple the number of people in the family by 1.5 cubic feet.

* What are your food shopping habits? Do you buy food, especially meat, in bulk packages to save money? A cubic foot of freezer space holds about 35 pounds of food.

* Does your family pre-prepare food in bulk? Farmers, gardeners and hunters may have more need for a freezer than city apartment dwellers.

* How much space do you have for a freezer? Just a corner in the utility room? This factor may also influence your decision whether to buy an upright or chest freezer.

thriftlady_2

Thanks for that

I've just realised I've already asked this question on here a few months back I thought it sounded familiar when I was typing it :rolleyes:

lellie

As big as you can afford or fit into your house. You never know when you're gonna find a bargain

saving-grace

I'd say get the largest you can fit in the available space.
I have a 14 cu.ft. for a family of 5 and often wish I had more freezer room.

Pink.

Hi thriftylady,

I've merged both your threads together so you can have all the replies in one place.

There are five of us and I don't know what cubic feet our freezer is, but it measures 40''x23''x33'' and we still had to get another fridge freezer last year to take the overflow. :rolleyes: I read somewhere that there should be 2 cubic feet per person, but that doesn't sound much to me.........I would go for the largest freezer you can afford/have room for.

Pink

thriftlady_2

Thanks Pink-winged:)

Looks like the general opinion is 'as big as possible'.

calleyw

According to my Be-ro recipe book 40th Edition it say 2 cubic feet per person.

As there are 5 of you. You should be looking at 10 cubic feet plus.

Only thing with chest freezers is that you can't always see what is the bottom. So ream boxes might be a way to store items.

Mind you this comes from someone who has a 6 cubic feet chest freezer and another 3 cubic feet within a fridge freezer. And there are only two of us :eek:

But it oh so handy. Should mean I go shopping less often. But that does not seem to happen. Now I know when Reduced to clear is on the shelves

But I use the chest freezer for long term storage and the one under the fridge as short term so has open packets, half loaves of bread etc.


Yours


Calley