While searching for a new freezer or upright freezer, you’ve probably come across the term ‘No Frost’. But what exactly is it? And what are the pros and cons of this technology? MediaMarkt’s experts are happy to list all the features of a No Frost freezer for you.
No Frost freezers are equipped with a special system that lowers the humidity in the freezer. In addition, this system circulates chilled air evenly throughout the freezer, removing moisture before it gets the chance to freeze. This prevents ice build-up. There are different types of freezers with No Frost technology, such as a tabletop freezer, chest freezer and even mini freezers.
No Frost freezers come with quite a few interesting benefits. They save you time and effort. What’s more, your food stays good for longer.
The biggest advantage is that a No Frost freezer prevents ice build-up on the walls or around the products. This means you don’t have to defrost your freezer manually, saving you time and effort. No ice build-up is also beneficial for your freezer’s energy consumption.
Because there’s no ice build-up, the temperature in the freezer remains constant and even. This helps preserve food quality better, as there are no temperature fluctuations that lead to freezer burn.
No ice build-up means more available space in your freezer for storing food. Your drawers also won’t freeze shut anymore.
In terms of price and noise, there are a few minor disadvantages linked to No Frost freezers.
Because of the integrated No Frost technology, you pay slightly more for these freezers. On average, the extra cost is around € 80.
Because of the built-in fan, a No Frost freezer is less quiet than a standard freezer. You’ll hear a humming sound.
The advantages of a No Frost freezer clearly outweigh the disadvantages. For a small extra cost, you get a lot more convenience. You need to invest less time and energy in maintaining your freezer, and your products stay good for longer.
