questionsreplies Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 hello, do you know if we can find a chest freezer thay we never need to defrost ? and if auto defrost do not exist, how often do you unfreeze them ? Can you help to choose one please. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichCor Posted November 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 18, 2020 You'll probably have to provide the forum with a bit more information. Is this for commercial use, or home use? Will it be your: primary freezer (opened continuously throughout the week) secondary freezer (opened occasionally), or used as a 'deep freezer' and only opened a few times a month 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Chest types used for long term storage opened say 3 times a day for 2 minutes defroet once a year 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post canopus1969 Posted November 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 19, 2020 You defrost when the ‘frost’ builds up – that is dependent on various thinks e.g. how many times you open it, what you put in it (frozen or otherwise) and time of year – wet season when humid 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Retfed50 Posted November 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 19, 2020 As far as I can tell(from doing a lot of shopping), none of the chest freezers sold here are frost free. We did find a frost free upright freezer(Mitsubishi) at Home Pro a couple of years ago. It works great and not a bit of frost. The down side is that is on the small side. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 10 minutes ago, Retfed50 said: a frost free upright freezer(Mitsubishi) Me too ???? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoupeo Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 1 minute ago, johng said: Me too ???? how much does it cost ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fangless Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 (edited) I am led to believe that to make the deep freeze more efficient, if it is not full of frozen goodies, is too pack all the empty spaces with scrunched up newspapers inside cardboard boxes or large 3/4 full plastic bottles of water. I was told this 20 years ago! I am sure the experts will have an opinion!! Edited November 19, 2020 by fangless 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 2 minutes ago, scoupeo said: how much does it cost ? 11,000 baht almost 2 years ago it was more expensive ( per cubic foot) than the lay flat non frost free types but suits our very small apartment better using the space vertically rather than taking up more floor space and having to keep the lid opening area clear too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Ours probably gets opened twice a day. Defrost when the basket won't slide, probably every 18 months or so. Madam just runs down the contents and moves all the stuff into our upright fridge-freezer (which is frost-free) whilst the big beastie thaws out. At least it doesn't take long here. Panasonic 13Cu ft, looks like the new version is auto-defrost https://www.homepro.co.th/p/1013416 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugocnx Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 (edited) Google translation of the specs: "With a hot air blowing system To defrost and water droplets" Could that be a real auto-defrost one wonders? Edited November 19, 2020 by hugocnx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsj Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Check out PowerBuy, they have defrost free chest freezers, I have bought two of them over the last 10 years. I keep it outside on my balcony with a cover and the heat and humidity doesn't seem to affect it much, I had to replace my last one about 4-5 years ago. https://www.powerbuy.co.th/en/home-appliance/refrigerators/freezers?m_defrosting=Automatic Defrosting,No Frost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCor Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 (edited) 36 minutes ago, dsj said: they have defrost free chest freezers, ?? Am I paying more or less for the missing defrost feature? For those missing the joke... (defrost free ≠ frost free) Edited November 19, 2020 by RichCor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsj Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 I think the price is about the same. https://www.powerbuy.co.th/en/home-appliance/refrigerators/freezers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fangless Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 29 minutes ago, RichCor said: For those missing the joke... (defrost free ≠ frost free I will give you a frozen smile for your effort! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbastheycome Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 4 hours ago, fangless said: I am led to believe that to make the deep freeze more efficient, if it is not full of frozen goodies, is too pack all the empty spaces with scrunched up newspapers inside cardboard boxes or large 3/4 full plastic bottles of water. I was told this 20 years ago! I am sure the experts will have an opinion!! That is not as ridiculous as it may sound. The logic of it is to the reduce the volume of air that need be reduced to nominal freezing temp. Is actually more practical in an upright freezer because of the volume of cold air that falls out each time it is opened. A chest freezer loses very little and can be minimized by raising the lid gently so as to not cause as much interchange of air . Shop cabinet freezers often have sliding lids which even when left open do not cause much disturbance . Unless there is a buildup of ice in a freezer there is no practical need to defrost it. Auto defrosting can actually reduce the food safe storage time in many upright freezers . But people love the ice free appearance! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Theory Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 (edited) Mitsubishi frost free, but you need to defrost it every at least 2 years (for 24 Hr), if you use it a lot even less than 2 years. Ice internally (where the evaporator located) shall rich the climate control "damper" in long run, stuck damper could damage the climate control PCB. Don't hesitate to consult Mitsubishi Parts/Service center. Edited November 19, 2020 by The Theory 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fugitive Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 12 hours ago, Dumbastheycome said: That is not as ridiculous as it may sound. The logic of it is to the reduce the volume of air that need be reduced to nominal freezing temp. Is actually more practical in an upright freezer because of the volume of cold air that falls out each time it is opened. A chest freezer loses very little and can be minimized by raising the lid gently so as to not cause as much interchange of air . Shop cabinet freezers often have sliding lids which even when left open do not cause much disturbance . Unless there is a buildup of ice in a freezer there is no practical need to defrost it. Auto defrosting can actually reduce the food safe storage time in many upright freezers . But people love the ice free appearance! Most helpful information. Thanks very much! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickudon Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 I must admit i wouldn't want a frost free freezer. If it warms up enough to melt the frost, the contents will also warm up slightly - it will as already said reduce the life of frozen food. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailandbeachisland Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 On 11/19/2020 at 9:10 PM, Dumbastheycome said: That is not as ridiculous as it may sound. The logic of it is to the reduce the volume of air that need be reduced to nominal freezing temp. Is actually more practical in an upright freezer because of the volume of cold air that falls out each time it is opened. A chest freezer loses very little and can be minimized by raising the lid gently so as to not cause as much interchange of air . Shop cabinet freezers often have sliding lids which even when left open do not cause much disturbance . Unless there is a buildup of ice in a freezer there is no practical need to defrost it. Auto defrosting can actually reduce the food safe storage time in many upright freezers . But people love the ice free appearance! so it's better to keep the freezer full ?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dumbastheycome Posted November 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 21, 2020 26 minutes ago, thailandbeachisland said: so it's better to keep the freezer full ?! Most opinion I have read says yes. If my upright freezer starts to get empty I fill as much of it as practical with content from my chest freezer and if that is quite empty fill it with closed but empty freezer containers. I don't get OCD about it though. lol 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fangless Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 4 hours ago, thailandbeachisland said: so it's better to keep the freezer full ?! Yes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoupeo Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 so the chest are never auto defrost and the fridge style tall freezer cost double ? is it correct ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now