A freestanding non frost free freezer has no fan to move cold air around, so ice slowly builds up and you'll need to defrost it from time to time. In return, the design is simple and quiet. It suits a utility room or a spare corner of the kitchen, or can give you extra space alongside a fridge freezer.

Miele's version is a compact upright freezer with ComfortFrost, which limits ice build-up so you defrost less often. SuperFreeze lowers the temperature quickly before you add fresh food, and VarioRoom lets you take out drawers to fit bulky items. Before buying, measure the space, decide which side the door should hinge on and check that the room suits the climate class. For more choice, browse Miele freezers or Miele built-in freezers.