Which size freezer fits in your home?

Written by Caitlin

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27 January 2025

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Which size freezer fits in your home?

When you buy a freezer, it's important that you know where you want to place the appliance. Keep in mind the height, depth, and width. In this article, we'll help you choose the right freezer size.

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Follow these steps to find out which freezer size you need:

  1. Determine the location of the freezer.
  2. Measure the width of that spot.
  3. Measure the height.
  4. Measure the depth.
  5. Leave some extra space.
  6. Make sure the door can open freely.
  7. Check the route.
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Step 1: determine where the freezer will be placed

You first have to determine the location of the freezer. Choose the size of the appliance based on that location. If you have little space, you need a compact freezer or upright freezer. A chest freezer won't fit, for example.

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Step 2: measure the width

Measure the width of the future location of the freezer. Do you have a laminate or wooden floor? Take the baseboard into account, because you don't measure that. This way, you can be sure that the appliance will be level. Take possible sloping walls into account as well.

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Step 3: measure the height

After that, measure the maximum height of that spot. Want to place the freezer under a kitchen cabinet? Leave some extra space, so you can easily place the freezer under it.

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Step 4: measure the depth

Then. measure the depth up to the baseboard. Make sure you keep the tape measure tight so you can measure properly.

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Step 5: leave some extra space

It's important to leave some ventilation space We recommend a 5 to 10cm distance on the sides and back. This allows you appliance to work optimally and allows you to enjoy your purchase for a long time.

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Step 6: make sure the door can open freely

Make sure you can open the freezer door without any problems. If you can't fully open the door, we recommend a freezer that's narrower.

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Step 7: check the route

Finally, make sure that the freezer can be places in its future location without any problems. Check whether the freezer fits through the front door, hallway, and if there's furniture in the way. Aren't you going to place the freezer on the ground floor? Measure the stairwell as well, so you can be sure that the freezer can make its way to a different floor.

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