What size refrigerator is the best for you?
The best fridge is the one that works best for you and your family. While refrigerator capacity is indicative of average trends, if you are someone who tends to shop for groceries less often, you could get a refrigerator with a larger capacity.
Recommended for:
A family of two or those who shop more often
Type of Refrigerator:
Single Door
Recommended for:
A family of four or those who shop frequently
Type of Refrigerator:
Double Door
Recommended for:
A family of five or more, those who shop less often
Type of Refrigerator:
Double/Triple Door
Recommended for:
The large undivided family or those who shop occasionally
Type of Refrigerator:
Side-by-Side/French Door
If you buy a smaller fridge than required, you might end up overstuffing it. This will result in reduced efficiency and uneven cooling.
What type of refrigerator is the best?
The ideal type of fridge for you is the one that fits best into its designated area and your budget.
Single Door Refrigerators
Budget-friendly
No
separate freezer
Manual defrosting
Double Door Refrigerators
Separate
freezer door
More energy
efficient than single door fridge
Automatic
defrosting (frost-free)
Side by Side Refrigerators
Multiple storage
options
Narrow doors make
them perfect for tight spaces
Automatic defrosting
(frost-free)
French Door Refrigerators
Wider
and deeper
storage sections
Deep
freeze drawer
at the bottom
Ice
and water
dispenser (in select models)
Triple Door Refrigerators
Freezer
on top
Dedicated
vegetable
section
Ice and
water dispenser
(in select models)
Mini Fridges
Easy to
install
Extremely portable
Some models can
be used on the go or in cars
Wine Coolers
Maintain optimum temperature
Protect from external elements
Capacity measured by the number of bottles they can
store
Make sure the chosen fridge physically fits the designated spot. Don’t forget to account for door clearance and ventilation.
What features should you look for while buying a refrigerator?
While a basic refrigerator will effortlessly preserve your food, fridges come with a range of features tailored to enhance convenience and efficiency.
Should you opt for a direct cool or frost-free refrigerator?
Simply put, frost free refrigerators defrost automatically, and direct cool refrigerators require you to defrost manually. Direct cool technology (available in single door and double door variants) scores over frost-free technology when there's a power outage. Your food stays cooler and fresher for longer in a direct cool refrigerator as compared to a frost-free refrigerator.
Opt for a Frost-Free Refrigerator if
Opt for a Direct Cool Refrigerators if
What is a smart refrigerator, and is it for you?
Smart refrigerators are fridges that can be connected to the Internet and can talk to your other smart home equipment.
What are some other features available in refrigerators?
Door-in-Door
The door-in-door feature allows you quick access to your frequently-used items, thus helping you conserve energy.
While it is tempting to opt for a fridge that has it all, it is better to have a fridge with limited but useful features for you.
How do you choose an energy-efficient refrigerator?
The energy efficiency of a fridge can be gauged by its star rating or inverter technology.
Save your bills with star ratings
Not all refrigerators are created equal. A five-star refrigerator is more energy efficient than a three-star refrigerator or a one-star refrigerator. Usually, the more energy-efficient a refrigerator, the more expensive it is. But it also helps you save electricity and thereby be more economical in the long run.
Get the inverter advantage
An inverter refrigerator uses only as much power as is needed to keep the refrigerator compressor running, consuming less power overall. So not only does it help you conserve electricity and save money, but it also extends the life of your compressor.
Packing your fridge strategically can improve efficiency. Fill it to roughly half to three-quarters full, leaving space around items for proper airflow.
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