An undercounter freezer is a freezing unit which will fit under any countertop. Usually in kitchens, space is at a premium, and an undercounter freezer will save space and also is convenient to use. It is easily accessible while performing different kitchen chores like cooking and so on. The shape and size is similar to any under the counter appliance like a dishwasher, and can fit snugly between two cabinets. Undercounter freezer’s capability is the same as any large freezer except its capacity and the number of things that it can hold.

The undercounter freezer models come with two types of door configurations. The common variety is with the single swinging door and the other one which is more convenient is the drawer type. The drawer type of undercounter freezer has either two or three drawers. This facilitates the separation of food items, and one can place fruits in one drawer and meats in another and so on. This type is growing in popularity as people have found that it is easier to access items, when cooking is going on.

Undercounter freezer with the single swinging door, has shelves which are removable and the inside can be configured to one’s requirements. Tall items can be fitted inside by removing a shelf or a shelf added to store more of the smaller stuff. There is also space to put ice trays and there are shelfs on the door itself like in any upright refrigerator.

Most of the undercounter freezers available in the market are frost-free and have automatic defrosting, and do not require any extra plumbing or drip tray. These freezers have legs which can be adjusted, so that the height can fit correctly under the countertop. There is also a covering for the legs in the form of a plate, so that the unit looks sleek, along with the other cabinets and appliances. The body of the undercounter freezer is available in steel or fiberglass, and one can choose the color which fits best with the kitchen decor.

One of the models of undercounter freezer is the Traulsen single door, in stainless steel. The capacity is 7 cu. ft., and is ideal in food service areas. It comes with an insulation of polyurethane which is about two inches thick. The door has a self-closing mechanism and has an inner lining of anodized aluminium which is resistant to corrosion. The inside of the freezer has two shelves which can be adjusted, having a total area of a little less than 5 sq. ft. This unit is sleek and can be fitted snugly between two other appliances or cabinets. The mechanism is at the back and is self contained and the compressor comes with a warranty for five years.

An undercounter freezer model with triple drawers is the SPF5DSSTB Summit. This unit is fully in stainless steel and is two feet high. The quality of the gliding mechanism of the drawers is of a superior quality and is fitted with springs that help in closing. The handles to the drawers are bars of steel which can be used to hang towels.