Do upright freezers cost more than chest freezers?

Upright freezers cost more to purchase than chest freezers and are also more expensive to run, according to About.com. Chest freezers are extremely energy efficient and, in the event of a power outage, continue to keep their contents frozen for up to three days.

Upright freezers take up less floor space than chest freezers but provide less storage capacity. Upright freezers are usually more convenient to use on a daily basis since they feature adjustable shelves, baskets or bins that make it easier to see everything that is inside. With chest freezers, the contents tend to end up stacked on top of one another, so it can take longer to retrieve specific items.