Does a Freezer Need a Dedicated Circuit?

The freezer should be on a dedicated circuit. This is recommended for best performance and to prevent the overloading of house wiring circuits.

Can you plug a freezer into a regular outlet?

A freezer is one of the easiest home appliances to install since it can plug into a standard wall electrical outlet.

Do refrigerators have to be on a dedicated circuit?

In the US, under the NEC, a residential kitchen fridge is not required to be on a dedicated circuit. It is certainly a good idea and best practice, but not a requirement. A fridge can be on one of the minimum two required "small appliance branch circuits".