Need More Freezer Storage?

With the holidays approaching fast, many homeowners across the United States will have to deal with the challenges of insufficient freezer space. While an overstuffed freezer is definitely a nuisance, it can also lead to mechanical failure and the need for an appliance repair specialist.

Thankfully, there are a number of hacks that the average homeowner can use to increase storage space in their freezer. Sometimes, however, the best solution is to simply purchase an additional freezer. This article provides information on both options.

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Freezer Hack: Make Magnetic Storage Containers

Much like the outside of most refrigerators and freezers, the inside storage compartments of these appliances are often magnetic. This means that any kind of magnetic storage container should adhere to the walls of the freezer. Homeowners can make an easy storage solution by gluing craft magnets onto storage containers of various sizes. If your DIY containers seem to be sliding or otherwise not sticking to the freezer’s interior, simply attach more magnets or reduce the weight of the container by removing some of the food from inside.

Freezer Hack: Freeze Items Flat

For moldable items such as soups and stews, “flat freezing” is an incredibly effective way to increase the storage capacity of your freezer. Add your food contents to a plastic bag and let it freeze while laying flat for an hour or so. Once the food is set, it can be moved to a bin with other frozen items, allowing you to store them like files in a file cabinet.

Because these items tend to slide around when stacked, you can ensure stable storage by using a plastic magazine file organizer. Simply turn them on their side, place in a corner of the freezer, and you arrange your flat frozen foods. Some homeowners like to organize their items by date for smarter meal prepping.

Freezer Upgrade: Frigidaire Frost Free Upright Freezer

For homeowners who need a maximum amount of increased freezer storage, purchasing an additional appliance may be the way to go. In this situation, it can be hard to beat an appliance by Frigidaire, an American manufacturer with an impressive record of quality production with minimal need for appliance repair.

One of Frigidaire’s flagship models is the Frost-Free Upright Freezer with Garage Ready technology. This unit boasts 13 cubic feet of storage and power outage assurance, meaning foods are guaranteed frozen for up to two days in the event of a power outage. In addition, the EvenTemp cooling system prevents warm spots and unwanted freezer burn buildup, while a built-in door ajar alarm alerts homeowners in the event the freezer door is left open.

Freezer Hack: Ditch the Cardboard Boxes

Any shopper who walks down the frozen food aisle of their local grocery store will note the vast array of differently sized boxes used to store frozen items. These boxes are the enemy of organized freezers, often leading to unnecessary gaps that prevent efficient storage.

To combat this issue, homeowners should take separately-packaged items out of their boxes and instead store them together in modular plastic bins. This frees up storage space while also allowing for greater organization based on food groups or meal planning ideas.

Freezer Hack: Keep an Inventory

When dealing with limited freezer space, one of the worst mistakes a homeowner can make is accidentally doubling up on certain items that they do not need. By keeping an inventory of what is in your freezer, you will be better equipped to only purchase what you actually need.

Keeping a paper list is always an option, but they can be easy to misplace. Instead, try using a dry erase marker or grease pencil, either of which will allow you to write your inventory list directly on the inside of the freezer door or walls.

Freezer Upgrade: General Electric Energy Star Upright Freezer

General Electric (GE) is another American appliance manufacturer that, like Frigidaire, has developed a reputation for reliable products that require minimal need for ongoing appliance repair.  For an unparalleled level of additional storage space, try this 17.3 cubic foot upright freezer model from GE.

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