Why You Should Have More Than One Type of Freezer in Your Home
Just keep in mind that a chest freezer will typically be more economical to run than
an upright model or a refrigerator/freezer, but may take up more floor space. A manual defrosting freezer that will protect better against freezer burn and be more economical to run than a frost-free model but will need annual maintenance; i.e., manual defrosting. An upright freezer may be easier to access and organize than a chest freezer. And, newer energy-star models will be cheaper to run than older and/or less energy-efficient models. So, it might be time to retire that hand-me-down fridge or freezer in your basement that your parents gave you.
Why You Should Have More Than One Type of Freezer in Your Home