Buying a chest freezer at Pro Witgoed
Buy your chest freezer at Pro Witgoed: reliable chest freezers from the Heinner brand, available from stock, with free delivery and a full 5 year warranty. You pay a fair price with no brand premium — suitable for home use, for first-time buyers and for landlords.
Whether you are looking for a small chest freezer for your utility room or a large one for a family household, this article tells you everything you need to know before you decide. From the right capacity to the energy rating and the handy functions that genuinely matter.
Why buy your chest freezer at Pro Witgoed?
Pro Witgoed was set up for the level-headed, price-conscious customer who wants a good appliance — new, with a warranty — without having to pay for a well-known brand name. We are transparent about what you get and what it costs.
- Free delivery and installation at a time you choose
- A full 5 year warranty — with no small print
- Available from stock — no waiting for weeks
- No hidden costs — the price you see is the price you pay
- Personal customer service — there for you before, during and after your purchase
We focus deliberately on the Heinner brand. That is no accident: Heinner supplies appliances of solid quality at a price well below that of the established premium brands, simply because no large marketing budgets are built into it. We pass that advantage straight on to you.
See our full range of chest freezers and find the one that suits your situation.
Which chest freezer suits you? The key choices at a glance
Buying a chest freezer starts with two questions: how much capacity do you need, and where are you going to put the appliance? Together, those two factors decide which model suits you best. The right choice depends on the size of your household, how you use the chest freezer (daily, seasonally or for bulk buying) and the space available in your home, garage or utility room.
Our fridge and freezer range includes both chest freezers and freestanding freezers, so you can always pick the one that fits.
The right size chest freezer: how much capacity do you need?
A handy rule of thumb for the capacity you need:
- 50–100 litres: suitable for 1 to 2 people, ideal as an addition to a fridge freezer
- 100–200 litres: the most popular size for households of 3 to 5 people
- 200 litres and above: for large households, bulk buyers, farm use or landlords fitting out several properties
What many people do not immediately realise is that a larger chest freezer often works out cheaper per litre of capacity, both to buy and to run. A 200 litre model uses proportionally less electricity than two 100 litre models together. If you are torn between two sizes, the larger one is usually the better choice.
Within the Heinner range at Pro Witgoed you will find both compact models of around 100 litres — handy as a small chest freezer for a flat or a loft — and roomy models of 200 litres and more for family or professional use. See all the Heinner chest freezers available for the current models and specifications.
Freestanding chest freezer or upright model: what is the difference?
A chest freezer is a horizontal model with a lid that opens upwards. This type is ideally suited to a garage, cellar or utility room. Chest freezers generally offer more storage capacity for the same price and are more energy efficient than comparable upright models, because less cold air escapes when you open the lid.
A freestanding freezer is a vertical, cabinet-style model — similar in shape to a fridge. This model is handy when you have little floor space but plenty of height available, in a kitchen for instance. The contents are easier to reach than in a chest freezer, but you lose a little more cold air each time you open it.
Already know that you would rather have an upright model? Then take a look at our freestanding freezers for an overview of the upright models available.
Energy rating: save on your electricity bill
Chest freezers run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. That makes the energy rating especially relevant for this type of appliance: over a year, the difference between an economical model and a less economical one adds up noticeably on your energy bill.
Energy ratings run from A (most economical) to G (least economical). By way of illustration:
- A chest freezer with energy rating D uses around 200–250 kWh a year on average, depending on its capacity
- A comparable model with energy rating E soon uses 250–320 kWh a year
- At an electricity price of around €0.30 per kWh that quickly comes to €15 to €25 a year — over 10 years of use, a difference of €150 to €250
The Heinner chest freezers in our range carry energy rating D or E. Those are the usual ratings for chest freezers in this price bracket. An appliance with an A rating is more economical, certainly, but in this segment the higher purchase price rarely outweighs the saving on your electricity bill over a normal service life.
Heinner chest freezers: top quality without the brand premium
Heinner is the brand Pro Witgoed has deliberately committed to. No familiar logo on the door, but solid build quality, reliable performance and specifications that match those of premium brands in the same price bracket — or better them.
The big difference is in the cost price. Premium brands build enormous marketing budgets, sponsorship deals and retail margins into their selling price. Heinner does not. The result: you pay for the appliance itself, not for the logo.
Want concrete proof of that reliability? The full 5 year warranty we give on every Heinner appliance. That is not a limited manufacturer's warranty full of exceptions, but a full warranty with no small print. If something is not right, we sort it out.
Have a look at the current Heinner chest freezer range for an overview of all the models, capacities and prices available.
Handy functions to look for in a chest freezer
Not every chest freezer is the same. These are the functions that matter most when you come to decide:
- No-frost versus manual defrosting: No-frost prevents ice building up automatically and saves you maintenance, but costs more to buy. Manual defrosting is cheaper and quieter, but it does mean rinsing the appliance out a few times a year.
- Fast freeze function: A useful function if you want to freeze large quantities of fresh produce. The chest freezer cools extra hard for a while so that food freezes through to the core quickly, which is better for its quality.
- Lock or latch: Handy for families with young children, or for landlords putting the chest freezer in a shared space.
- Temperature setting and alarm: An adjustable thermostat gives you control over the storage temperature. A temperature alarm warns you if the temperature climbs too high — handy in a power cut, or if the lid seal is not closing properly.
- Noise level (dB): Do you want to put the chest freezer in a living room or a bedroom? Then check the stated noise level. Models destined for a garage or cellar do not have to meet such strict requirements.
Common mistakes when buying a chest freezer
- Going too small to save on the purchase price: After six months you are already up against the limit of the capacity. A slightly larger size costs little extra but makes life far easier.
- Ignoring the energy rating: A chest freezer runs for years on end. A less economical model will cost you more in the long run than you saved when you bought it.
- Not measuring the space: Always measure the available width, depth and height — including the room you need to open the lid fully. That saves you an unpleasant surprise on the day of delivery.
Buying a chest freezer: how it works at Pro Witgoed
Ordering from Pro Witgoed is simple and transparent. These are the steps:
- Choose your chest freezer on the basis of the capacity and energy rating you want, in our chest freezer overview.
- Order online — every model is available from stock, so you do not have to wait weeks.
- Free delivery and installation at a moment that suits you. We deliver at the agreed time and make sure the appliance is ready to use.
- A full 5 year warranty — included automatically, with no extra costs and no registration forms.
Do you have a question about the right size, a particular model or the delivery time? You can reach a real person in our customer service team, and they are glad to think it through with you — before, during and after your purchase. Have a look at our current offers too for the keenest deals of the moment.
Frequently asked questions
Which chest freezer is best for home use?
For home use, a Heinner chest freezer of 100 to 200 litres is the best choice in most cases. This size suits households of 2 to 5 people, fits in a hallway cupboard, utility room or garage, and strikes a good balance between capacity, energy consumption and purchase price.
What is the difference between a chest freezer and a freezer?
A chest freezer is a horizontal model with a lid that opens upwards. A freezer (or freestanding freezer) is a vertical, cabinet-style model, similar in shape to a fridge. Chest freezers are generally better suited to large quantities and more energy efficient; freezers are more practical in a kitchen with limited floor space.
How much electricity does a chest freezer use per year?
That depends on the capacity and the energy rating. A 200 litre Heinner chest freezer with energy rating D uses around 200 to 250 kWh a year on average. At an average electricity price of €0.30 per kWh, that works out at €60 to €75 a year in electricity costs.
How quickly will my chest freezer be delivered?
Every chest freezer at Pro Witgoed is available from stock. Once you have ordered, we schedule the delivery for a moment that suits you. In most cases delivery takes place within a few working days.
What warranty do I get on a chest freezer at Pro Witgoed?
Every chest freezer at Pro Witgoed comes with a full 5 year warranty. No limited manufacturer's warranty and no complicated exceptions — if something is wrong, we sort it out.
Is a Heinner chest freezer reliable?
Yes. Heinner makes solid, functional appliances whose build quality is comparable to that of the well-known premium brands. The difference is in the price: Heinner does not build large marketing costs into its selling price. The full 5 year warranty that Pro Witgoed gives on every Heinner appliance backs that confidence up in concrete terms.
What capacity chest freezer do I need?
Reckon on 50–100 litres for 1 to 2 people, 100–200 litres for a household of 3 to 5 people, and 200 litres or more for large households, bulk buying or professional use. Torn between two sizes? Then go for the larger one: it is cheaper per litre to run and stops you running short before long.
Ready to choose? See the full range of Heinner chest freezers at Pro Witgoed and find the one that matches your situation, your budget and the space you have.