FridgemasterMCF198B

£209.00

191 Litres (~10 bags of shopping)
Annual Energy Use: £48.51
Safe for Garage Use
New Electronic Controls
Good Amount of Space
Stylish Black Finish
No Counterbalanced Lid

AT A GLANCE...
Medium size garage friendly freezer in a contemporary black finish

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A popular medium sized freezer from Fridgemaster that has 198 litres of usable interior space which is about 10 full bags of shopping.

New Electronic Controls

A recent redesign has seen new electronic controls replace the older rotary dial for more precise temperature setting. An improvement in efficiency means the unit is now promoted to group E in the A-G rating scale.

Not Confined to the House

Like most people, you may not have space to accommodate a chunky cabinet like this around the house, but Fridgemaster have your back!

They've confirmed this freezer is suitable for outbuildings such as garages, even if the temperature gets as low as -15 degrees Celsius thanks to its WinterGuard feature.

On the other hand if you will be keeping it indoors, the contemporary black finish looks a bit more stylish than a boring white one!

User feedback is very good overall, with people praising both the freezer's compact size and suitability for the garage. Given its size, another basket wouldn't go amiss though as there is plenty of room while still allowing access to items underneath.

Key Features

The front drain port is easily accessible and makes defrosting simple

One wire basket is supplied which allows you easily grab your most used items

The 'clean back' hides the delicate condenser and is also flame retardant

WinterGuard technology means this freezer will safely work in the garage

Cool and Not-so-Cool

We are pleased to see the freezer has a drain port located at the front which will make defrosting easier - some freezers hide this around the back meaning you'll have to move the unit around a bit.

One omission is there is no counterbalanced lid, so it won't stay open at an angle unless you hold it up - a little inconvenient if you've got your hands full packing the shopping away.

Also, the recessed handles in the lid annoyed quite a few users - they would have liked a proper handle at the front in the usual place.

The freezer can keep food safe for up to 34 hours in the event of a power cut which is quite impressive and indicates good insulation.

This unit is also available in a traditional white version if you'd prefer.

Our View

Worth considering if you can do without the counterbalanced lid, as it's a capable unit that can often be found at a very good price - this black version even more so (it can often be the cheapest freezer in the 200 litre category).

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Full Specification

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Net Capacity191 litres

The amount of actual usable interior space for storage of food
That's about 10 bags of shopping

Garage UseYes

Whether the manufactured has confirmed that this freezer can be safely used in unheated spaces where the temperature may drop close to or below, freezing (0 degrees Celsius). Read about freezers in garages

Min Room Temp.-15° Celsius

Minimum ambient air temperature of place where the freezer will be used

Dimensions89.1cm Wide

85.3cm High (with lid closed)
55.9cm Deep
Remember to allow a few centimetres air gap around each side

Energy Usage198kWh (E)

Total amount of energy the freezer will use in one year, based on normal usage (1 kWh is equal to 1 unit of electricity).
Rating based on energy efficiency. Most are rated F, based on the new scale of A to G. A new rating system came into effect in March 2021

Annual Energy Cost £48.51
Approximate annual cost of electricity to run the freezer based on normal usage. Assumes an average rate of 0.245p per unit

Frost Free?No

No chest freezers are currently frost free

Other Features

Lockable Lid: No

Whether the lid has a lock fitted in the handle (useful to stop young children opening the lid)

Interior Light: No

Whether the freezer has an interior light that comes on when the lid is opened

Noise: 40 decibels

Particularly important if the freezer will be kept in a room inside your property

Foodsafe Time: 34 hours

Maximum time that the freezer can keep food safe to eat in the event of a powercut. May also be called the rising time

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this freezer frost free?
No freezers are currently frost free. Manufacturers recommend defrosting twice a year. Unplug the drain port at the front to let defrosted ice from inside run off into a suitable container.

Does this freezer have a 'step' inside?
Yes, in common with most freezers there is a boxed-off area at the bottom that contains the motor electrical components. This is not included in the 95 litres of storage.

How any watts does the freezer use?
Over the period of one year, it will use around 221 watts

Comments & Feedback

Acube

I bought it 3 weeks ago, after a lot of research and price comparison with other products. Less noise and high efficiency. I love it

Cousin Jack

I'm so happy with this freezer! The value against bigger brand names is amazing!I bought it a month ago and it has not disappointed, so quiet when running and good size for us as a family of four!

Bernie

We needed a replacement chest freezer to go in the garage, and this fits the bill perfectly. Reasonably priced, plenty of storage room, and seems well manufactured.