FridgemasterMCF142

£169.00

142 Litres (~7 bags of shopping)
Annual Energy Use: £44.84
Safe for Garage Use
Useful Amount of Space
New Electronic Controls
No Counterbalanced Lid

AT A GLANCE...
A good value freezer with decent storage space that is safe to work in the garage

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In Detail

This is a step-up from the 95 litre entry level freezer and provides an additional 40 litres in a package only about 8cm wider and 8cm deeper. All for only around £20 more.

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.

Stand Out(side) Feature

Like most people, you may not have space to accommodate a chunky cabinet 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.

User feedback is very good overall, with people praising both the freezer's compact size and suitability for the garage. Another basket wouldn't go amiss though and the manual could be clearer, although thankfully it's an easy to use product.

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

New electronic controls for precise temperature setting

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 wire basket is supplied, and there's just space for another if you wish (around £30) though that will somewhat restrict access to items lower down in the freezer.

One omission is there is no counterbalanced lid, so it won't stay open at an angle unless you hold it up - most rivals do include such a lid.

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.

This unit is also available in a black version which is a little bit prettier if you need to keep it 'on show' in the kitchen or hallway.

Our View

As a compact chest freezer that is suitable for garage and outside use, this does tick most of the boxes especially at such a low price. In fact, it's barely £20 more than its much small brother so if you have room for another 8cm (the extra width on this one) then it represents very good value.

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Full Specification

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Net Capacity142 litres

The amount of actual usable interior space for storage of food
That's about 7 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

Dimensions62.5cm Wide

85.4cm High (with lid closed)
55.9cm Deep
Remember to allow a few centimetres air gap around each side

Energy Usage183kWh (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 £44.84
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: 16 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 142 litres of storage.

Is this product really suitable for outbuildings?
Yes, this product includes Beko's Freezerguard technology that protects the electronics and allows the unit to work safely down to -15 degrees Celsius. You might see a minimum temperature of +10 degrees Celsius mentioned in this "Climate Class" but this rating has not been updated to include these newer freezer types.

Where can I buy an additional basket?
Partmaster has them for around £20. Link to them and other basket options here

Comments & Feedback

Tom25

It was bought to go in the Garage due to its large temperature range but, as it's so quiet in operation and the kitchen units are black, it remains in the kitchen unnoticed. I can honestly say without doubt I am really impressed

Zebo1966

Been an excellent buy, it’s not the largest in the range but it has great capacity and it more than meets our needs. It’s a fantastic piece of kit quiet and very easy to use would definitely recommend this product

Harri1990

I love my new chest freezer. Trendy black. Looks great and although it measures the same as the old one I seem to be able to get more in it!

JJ28

Very pleased with the freezer except the control dial marker should be a different colour so you can see it due to its location, I used a dab of bright nail varnish on the arrow pointer.

UK Chest Freezers

That's a very good tip!