"Declan's Dad" > wrote in message
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> My wife and I plan to buy this chest freezer:
> http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...rs&sName=Chest
>
> The reason is because we plan to join BJ's Wholesale club and start
> buying in bulk. And start freezing more so we can buy/use wisely. And
> our current regular fridge's freezer just can't handle.

Nice - are you feeding quite a few people?

> So just wondering if anyone here owns one and has any advice to share?

Consider the added cost to re-wrap all the food.
Don't buy food you don't use regrlarly just because its a good deal
Be sure to rotate your stock. & keep a running inventory so you don't
overload on 1 or 2 items
BJ's is not necessairly less expensive - it is less expensive for Higher
quality meat/food ergo sometimes a higher cost than the stores, but better
quality.


> Can you plug this into a 3 prong outlet just like any appliance that
> requires 3 prongs?

No problem



> Do these freezer add a lot to the electric bill?

The energy guide suggests $25.00 per year - based upon AVErage energy costs.
Based upon 279 KWh per year ar 2005 prices probably double by now or at
least + 50%.

Remember the more you open the freezer the more air/moisture you let in
although a chest is much more efficient than an upright, unless you are
constantly pulling out the upper basket to see what;'s below..

If there is a power failure DO NOT OPEN THE FREEZER - normally food will
stay frozen for several days.

Good Luck

Dimitri