It’s hard to tell a good appliance from a bad one especially when you have no prior knowledge or know-how of which branded products are more reliable than the other. There are many models that come in a variety of styles, features, energy efficiency (especially if you’re tight on the budget), finish and dimensions.
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How to Choose a Good Fridge
Features
The fridge with the most convenient features is the one that adds more value to a household these days. However, the more features a model has, the bigger the price tag will be. So you should pick one with the most important features that you’re looking for.
Dimensions
Even if you do pick a model with the best features in the world. It will be all for not if your fridge doesn’t end up fitting in your kitchen. Many refrigerators are placed between two counters, so be sure to measure that space and be certain that the appliance can fit there.
Styles
Most fridges these days come in a variety of styles including freezer-on-top, freezer-on-bottom or side-by-side models. Each one of them has benefits and drawbacks that you should consider.
Energy Efficiency
Energy-efficient refrigerators are recently gaining more attention due to the escalating energy rates imposed by government officials. You’ll be saving up a great fraction of what you usually pay for and protect the environment. It’s best to look for models that are ENERGY STAR certified. You can save over at least Rs. 21,000 with these types of models. In India, go for the ones that have a BEE rating on them, which can only be found on single and double door refrigerators.
Compressor
Most models have a normal compressor that runs at a certain set speed during their stint. Those that come with an inverter compressor run at varying speeds, which will increase cooling if the system detects a lack of cooling.
Fortunately, we’ve prepared this article based on all those needs and hope that you find the fridge that best fulfills most, if not all of your essential needs.
1. Haier 195 L 4 Star Direct Cool Single Door Refrigerator
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Haier 195 L Single Door Refrigerator is a standard, budget-friendly, yet high-performing refrigerator that is viable for small families and bachelors. Not only does it include direct cool technology, but it also comes with a four-star energy rating that is capable of keeping your food fresh for a long time.
This fridge comes with three shelves and five-door racks that are made of toughened glass. You can adjust the height of the shelves to your liking.
Other features include:
- Cooler Pad in freezer
- Vitamin C Fresh block
- 1-Hour Icing Technology
- Anti-fungal gasket
- Child Lock
2. LG 260 L 4-Star Frost Free Double Door Refrigerator
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LG is renowned for being one of the leading brands for frost-free refrigerators and the 260 L model is a remarkable testament to that recognition.
As the title implies, this model has a 260-liter capacity, is frost-free and comes with a double door. It boasts LG’s signature Smart Inverter Compressor that comes with a 9-year warranty along with a four-star energy rating, keeping your food fresh and putting down those scary energy rates at the end of the month.
3. LG 215 L 5 Star Inverter Direct Cool Single Door Refrigerator
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The LG GL-D221ABGY 215 L is just the model for those who are saving up on space and looking for something compact. It has a Smart Inverter Compressor that saves energy and produces less noise.
Its Stabiliser Free Operation allows it to work steadily and reliably as well as prevent electrical shorting or damage if there are any voltage fluctuations. If the fridge’s voltage supply exceeds the optimal limit, it will automatically cut the power. It even has a five-star BEE rating which saves on billing without sacrificing its performance.
4. LG 190 L 4 Star Direct Cool Single Door Refrigerator
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LG strikes again with the 190 L 4 Star Direct Cool Single Door Refrigerator that you can get in either Purple Dazzle, Scarlet Dazzle, or Blue Glow.
With a 190-Litre capacity, a 12.2-liter vegetable basket, and a four-star energy rating, this appliance is indeed an actual blessing for the typical Indian family. Other than a fast freezing zone, this fridge comes with a cool and fresh zone for milk and dessert items.
It also comes with a dry bottom shelf that allows you to store vegetables such as potatoes and onions as they don’t necessarily require any refrigeration.
Another unique and mind-blowing feature of this refrigerator is that it is solar-operated. It generates a DC voltage, which is irregular in nature due to solar radiation. Using a Solar Charge controller, it converts DC voltage to a fixed DC voltage that is then converted to AC.
5. Whirlpool 340 L 3 Star Frost Free Double Door Refrigerator
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Whirpool may usually dabble in washing machines, but don’t sleep on their refrigerators like the 340 L 3-Star model you see in the pic above. It is a double-door refrigerator with a 340-liter capacity that is ideal for big families in India.
It is a smart model that has 3 intellisensors on the FC, RC and the display panel. The purpose of these intellisensors is that they interact with one another to offer homeowners a 7-day garden freshness for their items with 80% faster bottle cooling, 70% faster ice making, and 35% better moisture retention at a minimal energy cost, no less.
It also has a deep freezer with a tower cooling facility. The flex-vents in this appliance allow fresh air to flow freely onto trays to get rid of that lingering pungent smell that you may come across sometimes.
What’s more, is that the active Deo facility allows this fridge to remain fresh all the time. It’s a great feature for storing fruits and help them stay fresh for longer durations.
Conclusion
And there you have it. India’s finest refrigerators that are reasonably-priced, sprinkled with various convenient features and most importantly, are energy-efficient that don’t compromise on quality and performance. You most certainly won’t find any better models than the ones we’ve listed here for you.