Stand-alone freezers are great for bulk purchases or simply having extra food on hand for last-minute dinner choices or last-minute dinner guests. They come in chest or upright styles, so which one to choose?

Here are at-a-glance features of each to help you decide the best model for your needs.

Chest

• More spacious, items can be stacked

• Easily accommodates taller & wider items

• Thicker walls in newer model so it reduces energy consumption

• Requires more floor space

• Most have to be defrosted manually

Upright

• Frost free model has movable shelves for better organization

• Easy access with swing door

• Extra storage space on the door

• Thicker walls in newer model so it reduces energy consumption

• Choice of manual or frost-free

• Some are convertible, which means they can be turned into a fridge & vice versa

Visit any of our Trail Appliances stores and browse through our selection of freezers. Talk to one of our product experts to find out more about the features of each model.