Upright Freezers & Stand Up Freezers

Upright Freezers: Storage & Savings

Upright freezers are designed with safe food storage in mind. For those weeks when you're shopping for a party, meal prepping for the family or getting ready for a holiday meal, you'll need extra deep-cold storage space. Instead of cramming the small version attached to your home's refrigerator, it's time to expand your horizons. An upright freezer is the solution for multiple reasons: one, the extra space, and two, overstuffing an existing refrigerator's freezer can be damaging. You risk blocking the airflow from the cooling elements, which can lead to problems like reduced energy efficiency, freezer burn and lack of cooling in the refrigerator. Avoid these issues and make your food storage needs simple with a tall upright freezer from Abt.

No Stooping, Extra Storage

You might be more familiar with the chest freezer, its knee-high cousin. Chest versions are meant to provide the same benefits that upright freezers do, but the upright version can fit better in many homes. A smaller footprint ensures that these appliances take up less horizontal space and makes them perfect for a spot in the kitchen (especially a panel-ready version that can hide within cabinetry). Build yours in beside other kitchen appliances, keep it in the basement or add it to an at-home bar. Since there's no need to bend over and dig between things, it's always easy to find what you want. Stock your bulk needs, frozen proteins and meals you're storing for weeks in advance within and leave your refrigerator's shelves open for things you eat more often—and for better performance.

Lowered Food Waste and Boosted Energy Efficiency

These appliances work to save money from the moment they're plugged in (whether they're designed to stay in the garage or inside the home). The average family in the U.S. is estimated to waste more than 30% of their food, and preservation is a massive factor in that number. Once something goes bad it's unusable, so working to boost preservation can help to knock that number down exponentially. Planning meals and grocery trips with an upright freezer in mind can help save you money and keep your food waste low.

To really save big, look for models with the Energy Star seal of approval. These models are designed to prioritize functionality as they save power. Efficient lighting and cooling ensure that your utility bills stay low. Hoping to help your icebox to save even more energy? Try and keep the door closed as much as possible. The moment the door opens, heat floods in and those cooling elements go to work, pushing cold air outside where it has no effect. To save money on that energy bill, keep foods you eat less in here, and your daily snacks (and favorite ice cream) in your kitchen refrigerator.

Having trouble choosing your new freezer? You're in the right place—we've got the answers. Our team of experts has been helping people to outfit their homes with appliances for decades, and we're ready to help find the model that's right for your needs. Give our specialists a call at 800-860-3577 or head into our Glenview, IL store to see our selection in person. Alternatively, do some research online with our freezer buying guide.