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Top 15 Best Refrigerators in India – Reviews & Comparison

A refrigerator is one of the best gadgets any household can have. Refrigeration is required to keep the food fresh for longer.

The primary idea of refrigeration is to slow down the process of food decomposition.

Several refrigerator brands manufacture the appliance with varied functions. If you’re looking for a good refrigerator with smart functions, you can easily find one online.

Customer reviews are really helpful in this case, and you can easily differentiate which product will be best for you.

Best Refrigerators in India

One must refer to our buyer’s guide for more information on various refrigerators along with their prices. Given below are the primary factors we should consider before buying a refrigerator:

  • Power efficiency ratings: Refrigerator functions non-stop, 24x7. Before buying any appliance, you should know its power efficiency as it will help to cut down your electricity bills. It is advisable to go for a refrigerator that has a 4+ power savings rating.
  • Capacity: The capacity of your refrigerator must depend on your family size, kitchen space, and your requirements. The refrigerator must have at least 4-6 cubic feet space. So, for a medium-sized family, 30-35 liters of refrigerator's capacity is enough.
  • Types of refrigerators: You can choose the refrigerators based on the design or the number of doors. There are single door refrigerators, double door refrigerators, side-by-side refrigerators, and three-door refrigerators available in the market.

Here’s a brief list of best refrigerators in India and you can buy any of them without any doubt. All of these refrigerators are from reputed brands and tested regularly. The top refrigerator in India are listed below-

​​​​Other related articles:  Top 10 Best Dishwashers in India , 
Top 10 Best Vacuum Cleaners in India

We Highly recommend you to read the Refrigerator Buying Guide at the end of this article to get in-depth knowledge about latest Refrigerator technologies and  tips on making an informed decision about which product to buy for your needs 🙂

Top 15 Best Refrigerator in India (Updated 2019) 

Although my favorite among all is LG 215 L 5 Star Inverter Direct Cool Single Door Refrigerator (GL-D221ARGY, Ruby Glow), but you must check all of them to make your buying decision.

(Slide the table left ? to check more details)

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Model Name

Power Efficiency Rating

Capacity

Form Factor

Warranty

LG 215 L 5 Star Inverter Direct Cool Single Door Refrigerator (GL-D221ARGY, Ruby Glow)

5 Star

215 litres

Single Door

1 year on product

 10 years on compressor
Whirlpool 190 L 4 Star (2019) Direct-Cool Single-Door Refrigerator (205 IMPC PRM 4S SAPPHIRE RADIANCE-E, Sapphire Radiance)

4 Star

190 litres

Single Door

1 year on product

 10 years on compressor
Haier 320 L 3 Star (2019) Frost Free Double Door Refrigerator(HRB-3404BS-R_HRB-3404BS-E, Brushline silver, Bottom Freezer)

3 Star

320 L

Double Door

1 year on product

 10 years on compressor
Whirlpool 190 L 3 Star (2019) Direct Cool Single Door Refrigerator(WDE 205 Roy 3S, Wine Fiesta, Base Stand with Drawer)

3 Star

190 L

Standard Single Door

1 year on product

 5 years on compressor
Haier 195 L 5 Star (2019) Direct Cool Single Door Refrigerator (HRD-1955CSS-E, Shiny Steel)

5 Star

195 litres

Single Door

10 Years Warranty

BPL 564 L Frost Free Side-by-Side Refrigerator(BRS564H, Steel)

No Star Rating

564 L

Side-by-Side

1 year on product

  5 years on compressor
Samsung 324 L 3 Star (2019) Inverter Frost Free Double Door Refrigerator(RT34M5538S8_HL, Elegant Inox, Convertible)

3 Star

324 L

Standard Double Door

1 year on product

 10 years on compressor
Samsung 212 L 3 Star (2019) Direct Cool Single Door Refrigerator(RR22M272ZS8, Elegant Inox, Inverter Compressor)

3 Star

212 L

Standard Single Door

1 year on product

 10 years on compressor
Haier 258 L 3 Star (2019) Frost Free Double Door Refrigerator(HEF-25TGS, Grey Steel_Moon Silver, Convertible)

3 Star

258 L

Standard Double Door

1 year on product

 10 years on compressor
Whirlpool 245 L 2 Star Frost Free Double Door Refrigerator(Neo FR258 CLS Plus, Galaxy Steel)

2 Star

245 L

Standard Double Door

1 year on product

  10 years on compressor

1. LG 215 L 5 Star Inverter Direct Cool Single Door Refrigerator 

LG is one of the best refrigerator brand in India, manufacturing household appliances for more than a decade.

One can blindly choose any appliance from the brand as the name itself is enough to define the quality.

This beautifully-designed refrigerator has smart inverter compressor technology that makes the appliance quite durable, power-efficient, and space-saving.

The refrigerator features stabilizer-free operation and functions silently.

If you are worried about the electricity bills, then please opt for this 5-star rated refrigerator as it consumes much lesser electricity.

The appliance has a moisture protecting cover that locks the vegetables' moist. This refrigerator is also known for its ice-making technology, which forms ice in 108 minutes.

The anti-bacterial gasket is easy to clean and it keeps all the food healthy and fresh, which makes this product as best refrigerator in India.

LG 215 L 5 Star Inverter Direct Cool Single Door Refrigerator (GL-D221ARGY, Ruby Glow)

Features:

  • Capacity: 215 liters
  • Door type/number: Standard single door
  • Energy efficiency: 5 star
  • Power consumption: 230 V
  • Additional Features: Direct Cool, inverter free operation,
  • Warranty: 1-year on the appliance

Video:

  • Makes ice in 108 minutes
  • Inverter free operation
  • Moisture protect vegetable tray cover
  • Extra storage with the base-stand to keep potatoes and onion
  • Antibacterial door gasket
  • Power-efficient
  • Doesn’t create annoying noise
  • Service is not good

Related Post: Top 10 Best Vacuum Cleaner In India

2. Whirlpool 190 L 4 Star Direct-Cool Single-Door Refrigerator

Whirlpool is one of the best refrigerator brand in India. They are known for manufacturing the latest technology-based gadgets.

Like many other whirlpool appliances, this refrigerator is also loaded with advanced functions and features.

The appliances are designed based on insulated capillary technology that ensures better efficiency of the compressor and longer retention of cooling up to 12 hours.

In this technology, the capillary is surrounded by a layer of cold gas that ensures faster cooling and vents are located behind the freezer to maintain uniformity in the airflow.

This refrigerator can be a perfect choice for any household. If you are living in an area where power cuts happen frequently, then this refrigerator can be the savior.

It connects automatically to the inverter and retains the freshness of the food.

Whirlpool 190 L 4 Star (2019) Direct-Cool Single-Door Refrigerator (205 IMPC PRM 4S SAPPHIRE RADIANCE-E, Sapphire Radiance)

Features:

  • Capacity: 190 liters
  • Door type/number: Standard single door
  • Energy efficiency: 4-star
  • Power consumption: 168 KW/h (annually)
  • Additional Features: Direct cool, insulated capillary technology-enabled, auto-switch to inverter during power cuts
  • Warranty: 1-year on the appliance, 10 years on the compressor

Video:

  • Energy-efficient
  • Spacious
  • Insulated capillary technology enabled
  • Laminar airflow
  • Auto-switching to inverter during power cuts
  • The customer support is not good

3. Haier 320 L 3 Star Frost Free Double Door Refrigerator

Make your summer days more enjoyable when you get ice cubes within an hour  without affecting much on your electricity bills. This refrigerator can be your best household companion.

The 360-degree uniform airflow ensures uniform cooling inside the refrigerator. Sleek in design and quite spacious, this 3 star refrigerator doesn't take much of your kitchen space.

This refrigerator comes with 1 year warranty on the product and 10 years warranty on the compressor which makes this product as one of the best refrigerator in India.

You can store all your frozen items easily in this all-new Haier 320 liters frost-free refrigerator, it is suitable for 3-4 family members.

The cooling retention feature retains cooling, even if you open your refrigerator several times and has an auto-defrost system.

Haier 320 L 3 Star (2019) Frost Free Double Door Refrigerator(HRB-3404BS-R_HRB-3404BS-E, Brushline silver, Bottom Freezer)

Features:

  • Capacity: 320 liters+86 liters (freezer)
  • Door type/number: standard double door
  • Energy efficiency: 3-star
  • Power consumption: 240 volts
  • Additional Features: Frost-free operation, toughened glass, 360-degree airflow
  • Warranty: 1-year on the refrigerator, 10 years on the compressor

Video:

  • Auto defrost
  • Double door operation
  • 360-degree airflow
  • Quick ice-making technology enabled
  • Spacious interiors
  • Tough glass to carry heavy items
  • Ergonomic design
  • Nothing

4. Whirlpool 190 L 3 Star Direct Cool Single Door Refrigerator

This 190 liters 3 star refrigerator from Whirlpool brand has got the award for making the fastest ice and maintaining the coldest atmosphere inside even the temperature inside is soaring high.

The shelves inside are made of tough glass material that can carry heavy items easily. There are two pairs of legs provided for front leveling that is adjustable.

No wonder, this  appliance comes with 9-hour electricity retention and quite helpful at the time of power outage. Its freezer capacity is more than any other refrigerator.

There is a stabilizer-free operation available and comes with a warranty of 1-year on the product and 5 years on the compressor.

This energy-efficient appliance saves a lot in your monthly electricity bills and consumes only 230 volts of power.

Due to its decent price it is one of the best fridge in India.

Whirlpool 190 L 3 Star (2019) Direct Cool Single Door Refrigerator(WDE 205 Roy 3S, Wine Fiesta, Base Stand with Drawer)

Features:

  • Capacity: 190 liters
  • Door type/number: Standard single door
  • Energy efficiency: 3-star
  • Power consumption: 230 volts
  • Additional Features: Fastest ice making, toughened glass shelves, and chrome handle
  • Warranty: 1-year on the refrigerator and 5 years on the compressor

Video:

  • Spacious and sturdy shelves
  • Power-efficient
  • Fastest ice-making technology
  • Adjustable height
  • Chrome handle
  • 9 hours of electricity retention
  • Not sturdy parts
  • Quality issues

5. Haier 195 L 5 Star Direct Cool Single Door Refrigerator

When it is Haier, one has to worry a little and buy the appliance blindly. This appliance from a trusted brand is living up to the expectations.

The direct cool feature helps in cooling the edibles in no time. With stabilizer free operation and PUF insulation, this refrigerator is ideal for any medium-sized household.

Guests coming home and you don't have ice? Spare an hour and get ice cubes instantly for your cold beverages with its quick-cooling feature.

Also, the refrigerator has tough and durable glass shelves that can easily carry heavy food items. It comes with a locking system which is helpful in keeping your kids away.

For those worried about the environment, let me tell you that this refrigerator doesn’t emit any polluting agents that contribute to ozone layer depletion.

The refrigerator has spacious interiors where you can keep plenty and variety of food items segregated in various compartments, and also in different temperatures.

The biggest advantage of this product is that you can get 10 years of warranty on it, which makes this product as best fridge in India.

Haier 195 L 5 Star (2019) Direct Cool Single Door Refrigerator (HRD-1955CSS-E, Shiny Steel)

Features:

  • Capacity: 176 liters + 19 liters (freezer)
  • Door type/number: Single door
  • Energy efficiency: 5-star
  • Power consumption: 128 KW/h
  • Additional Features: Quick ice making, door lock, tough glass shelves, base stand
  • Warranty: 10 years on the product

Video:

  • Spacious interiors
  • Single door operation
  • Stabilizer free operation
  • PUF insulation that retains cooling
  • Anti-fungal Gasket
  • Water keeps dropping
  • Temperature control system not effective
  • Annoying noise
  • Heating problem with the side-door

6. BPL 564 L Frost Free Side-by-Side Refrigerator

BPL is the best refrigerator brand in India, which manufactures and designs products for more than 3-4 decades.

This particular product from the house of BPL is ideal for large size families and can store a lot of food items easily.

The ergonomic design of this appliance helps in controlling the temperature, and with the help of a soft cloth, you can easily clean this refrigerator.

Pull-out drawers are spacious, and there is a water dispensing unit that provides easy access to water without opening the refrigerator doors.

The ‘cook and freeze’ function ensures that the food is frozen so that the food remains in good condition for long.

The AI mode accesses the load and adjusts the temperature accordingly. The auto-defrost function ensures there is no additional ice built-up inside the refrigerator. 

Moreover, it comes under 1-year warranty on the refrigerator and 5 years on the compressor.

BPL 564 L Frost Free Side-by-Side Refrigerator(BRS564H, Steel)

Features:

  • Capacity: 340 liters+ 178 liters (freezer)
  • Door type/number: Standard Side-by-side door
  • Energy efficiency: N/A
  • Power consumption: 230 volts
  • Additional Features: Side-by-side door, water dispenser, auto-defrost
  • Warranty: 1-year on the refrigerator, 5 years on the compressor

Video:

  • Automatic temperature adjustment
  • Good capacity (Ideal for large families)
  • Water dispenser
  • Auto-defrost technology
  • Tough glass shelves
  • Sturdy body
  • No star rating
  • Expensive

7. Samsung 324 L 3 Star Inverter Frost Free Double Door Refrigerator 

Samsung is ruling the household appliances industry in the world. 35% of the space is occupied by the freezer. So, it is good for families who can store items in large quantities.

The smart AI mode helps the refrigerator to adjust the temperature automatically as per the amount and weight of the edible items stored in it.

The shelves are made of tempered glass and can carry a load of heavy food items easily. So, you can store your favorite fruits and vegetables without worrying about weight and size.

It is easy to clean and keeps the food healthy. The refrigerator is also backed up with multi-airflow technology to aid quick cooling.

Moreover, you will get a 1-year warranty on the appliance and 10 years on the compressor.

Due to its excellent feature our team recommend this product as best refrigerator in India.

Samsung 324 L 3 Star (2019) Inverter Frost Free Double Door Refrigerator(RT34M5538S8_HL, Elegant Inox, Convertible)

Features:

  • Capacity: 324 liters
  • Door type/number: Standard double door
  • Energy efficiency: 3-star
  • Power consumption: 100 volts
  • Additional Features: Digital inverter technology, rapid cooling, twin cool plus
  • Warranty: 1-year on the refrigerator, 10 years on the compressor

Video:

  • Frost-free operation
  • Suitable for big households
  • Shelves are made of tough glass
  • Intuitive design
  • Energy-efficient design
  • Fast cooling
  • 10 years of warranty on the compressor
  • Auto-defrost
  • Little expensive

8. Samsung 212 L 3 Star Direct Cool Single Door Refrigerator 

A sleek and stylish direct cool single door refrigerator equipped with “smart connect” inverter operation and digital inverter supported compressor.

This elegant appliance features stabilizer-free operation that supports during the frequent power cuts and the back has no visible wires, thus making it safe for children.

You can keep your edibles crisp and fresh by storing them at the perfect temperature, even during the summers.

This appliance has the direct cool defrosting feature, which adjusts the temperature so well that each and every food item gets optimized cooling and will be frozen-free.

This 212 liters refrigerator comes under one year warranty on the product and 10 years warranty on the compressor

Samsung 212 L 3 Star (2019) Direct Cool Single Door Refrigerator(RR22M272ZS8, Elegant Inox, Inverter Compressor)

Features:

  • Capacity: 212 liters
  • Door type/number: standard single door
  • Energy efficiency: 3-star
  • Power consumption: 100 volts
  • Additional Features: Made of tough glass, inverter-free operation, direct cool defrost
  • Warranty: 1-year on the refrigerator, 10 years on the compressor

Video:

  • Stabilizer-free operation
  • Spacious interiors
  • Tough glass shelves
  • No visible wires behind the refrigerator
  • Smart connect technology-enabled where the inverter is connected directly to the compressor
  • Ideal for medium-sized Families
  • Noisy

9. Haier 258 L 3 Star Frost Free Double Door Refrigerator 

This steel grey colored double door convertible refrigerator from Haier which is also best fridge brand in India. It is equipped with adjustable feet, LED lights, and a twist ice maker.

It comes with a vegetable tray and an egg tray. The door lock keeps your children away from eating junk food. A microbial-free gasket is also present in the refrigerator.

Two energy-saving modes are available, which help in saving 30% and 15% of electricity. This refrigerator has been elegantly designed with PCM finish to match your kitchen decors.

No wonder, this is the perfect refrigerator for your household. It has a beautiful moon silver finish and will give the kitchen a modern look.

It comes with a 1 year warranty on the product and 10 years on the refrigerator.

Haier 258 L 3 Star (2019) Frost Free Double Door Refrigerator(HEF-25TGS, Grey Steel_Moon Silver, Convertible)

Features:

  • Capacity: 258 liters
  • Door type/number: Standard double door
  • Energy efficiency: 3-stars
  • Power consumption: 230 volts
  • Additional Features: PCM door finish, convertible design
  • Warranty: 1-year on the refrigerator, 10 years on the compressor

Video:

  • Unmatched finesse in design
  • Spacious interiors
  • Convertible model
  • LED lights provided
  • Twist ice maker with movable ice tray
  • Covered egg tray and vegetable gasket
  • No visible wires behind the refrigerator
  • Anti-fungal gasket
  • Poor customer support

10. Whirlpool 245 L 2 Star Frost Free Double Door Refrigerator 

This refrigerator has everything that a person requires. It is equipped with a deep-freezing function that keeps the inside of your refrigerator cool irrespective of the outside temperature.

One of the special features of this refrigerator is its three times more cooling retention even during the frequent power cuts. The vegetable tray is spacious.

The microblock technology-powered refrigerator helps in retaining the freshness of vegetables and fruits, preventing bacterial growth by up to 99%.

The vents help in distributing the cold air uniformly. It consists of a movable twister ice tray and an anti-odor air tower, which maintains an odor-free environment inside the refrigerator.

All these functions are integrated into one refrigerator, which is hard to find in others.

Whirlpool 245 L 2 Star Frost Free Double Door Refrigerator(Neo FR258 CLS Plus, Galaxy Steel)

Features:

  • Capacity: 245 liters
  • Door type/number: Standard double door
  • Energy efficiency: 2-star
  • Power consumption: 250 volts
  • Additional Features: deep freeze, anti-odor airflow tower, effective cooling retention
  • Warranty: 1-year on the refrigerator and 10 years on the compressor

Video:

  • Sixth sense deep freezing function
  • Micro-block technology enabled
  • Flexi vents and fresh flow anti-odor air tower
  • Vegetable crisper has honeycomb design to lock the moisture
  • 3 times more cooling retention at the time of power outage
  • Ice twisting tray with a collector box
  • 40% faster cooling of bottles
  • Freshonizer reduces the oxidation process and retain the freshness of edibles
  • Customer support is not good

11. Whirlpool 215 L 4 Star Inverter Direct-Cool Single-Door Refrigerator 

This refrigerator comes with a powered plasma inverter technology, which will be best for you. It provides cooling retention for up to 12 hours at the time of no electricity.

Cooling vents are located behind the freezer to maintain uniformity in airflow.

The vegetable tray has honeycomb designed moisture lock cover that keeps the vegetables and fruits fresh for a longer time.

There is one add on feature, which is manual defrosting, a frost-free model. It consists of tough and durable glass shelves and is quite spacious.

The anti-bacterial gasket can be removed easily to clean the refrigerator. The appliance comes with a  one year warranty and 10 years on the compressor.

Whirlpool 215 L 4 Star (2019) Inverter Direct-Cool Single-Door Refrigerator (230 IMFR ROY 4S INV WINE IRIS-E, Wine)

Features:

  • Capacity: 215 liters+ 14.3 liters
  • Door type/number: Standard single door
  • Energy efficiency: 4-star
  • Power consumption: 171 KW/h
  • Additional Features: Removable anti-bacterial gasket, plasma inverter technology enabled
  • Warranty: 1-year on the refrigerator and 10 years on the compressor

Video:

  • Convenient manual defrosting option
  • Spacious interiors
  • A detachable anti-bacterial gasket
  • Tough and durable glass shelves
  • A honeycomb-designed vegetable crisper cover to lock the moisture
  • Up to 12 hours of cooling retention
  • Customer support is not helpful

12. Whirlpool 240 L Frost Free Multi-Door Refrigerator 

The three-door format refrigerator from the house of Whirlpool is one of the best refrigerators one can buy.

It has a sleek and stylish design with Alpha steel color that occupies very little space in your kitchen compared to its contemporaries.

The refrigerator has a 3-door operation and 32 liters of vegetable and fruit storing space.

The ‘sixth sense’ enabled active fresh technology provides two times more freshness, which means every time you open the fridge, you’ll find all your cooked/uncooked edibles in good condition.

The bottom drawer is designated as the ‘active fresh’ zone to keep the food fresh for a longer period. The air booster system controls the air circulation and maintain uniformity in the airflow.

The appliance comes with a one year warranty on the refrigerator and 10 years on the compressor. This refrigerator has every feature to make your life more relaxed!

Whirlpool 240 L Frost Free Multi-Door Refrigerator(FP 263D Protton Roy, Alpha Steel)

Features:

  • Capacity: 240 liters
  • Door type/number: Standard three-door
  • Energy efficiency: N/A
  • Additional Features: Three-door, 32 shelves, tough and durable glass shelves
  • Additional Features: Three-door, 32 shelves, tough and durable glass shelves
  • Warranty: 1-year on the refrigerator and 10 years on the compressor

Video:

  • Sixth-sense active fresh technology
  • Moisture retention
  • Regulates the cold air circulation using air boosters
  • The third drawer is designed by macroblock technology
  • Stabilizer-free operation
  • Ice-tray with twisting function with a collector box
  • Quite Expensive

13. Samsung 255 L 4 Star Direct Cool Single Door Refrigerator 

This 225 liters capacity refrigerator features a digital top mount inverter-based compressor that auto-adjusts the cooling speed as per the load.

This 4 star rating refrigerator produces less noise, and the stabilizer-free function protects your appliance at the time of frequent power outage by controlling the voltage fluctuations.

It operates on 100 volts of power. With this appliance, you will be getting a good space to keep your fruits and vegetables segregated and crisp and it will keep your food items chilled upto 9 hours without electricity.

Also, this product is suitable for 2-3 families. There are 2 fresh max storage available where you can keep beverages.

The refrigerator comes with a 1-year warranty and 10 years warranty on the compressor.

Samsung 255 L 4 Star (2019) Direct Cool Single Door

Features:

  • Capacity: 255 liters
  • Door type/number: Standard single door
  • Energy efficiency: 4-star
  • Power consumption: 100 volts
  • Additional Features: tough glass shelves, additional space to store food, base drawer
  • Warranty: 1 year on the refrigerator and 10years on the compressor

Video:

  • Multi-utility door bin to store fruits and vegetables
  • Two fresh max storage space inside to store food
  • Cool wave technology saves the food from getting spoiled
  • A base stand drawer to store potatoes, onions and other vegetables
  • Power-efficient
  • Stabilizer free operation
  • A digital inverter that adjusts the compressor automatically with the inverter
  • Minimal noise
  • The compressor quality is not good

14. Samsung 253 L 2 Star Frost Free Double Door Refrigerator

Samsung is a pioneer in manufacturing ace quality products for everyone. So, when they designed this smart refrigerator, it kept an intuitive technology for back up.

One can check the reviews or positive feedbacks of the consumers before buying this product for getting assurance.

This model is supported by digital inverter-based technology, which adjusts the temperature as per the need.

This temperature switch remains within 5 levels where it uses less power, mutes itself and reduces excessive machine load, so to stay up for a long time.

The rapid cooling feature helps in maintaining the freshness of the food items and makes ice easily.

It is good to know that most of the Samsung refrigerator, including this one, is solar energy compatible and saves energy.

The freeze mode ensures your ice cream doesn't melt quickly. The shelves are quite durable and can be removed easily.  Also, LED light ensures that you can reach your food even at midnight.

Samsung 253 L 2 Star (2019) Frost Free Double Door Refrigerator(RT28N3722UT_HL, Pebble Blue, Convertible, Inverter Compressor)

Features:

  • Brand name: Samsung
  • Model Number: RT28N3722UT/HL
  • Capacity: 253 liters
  • Door type/number: Standard double door
  • Energy efficiency: 2 star
  • Power consumption: 100 volts
  • Additional Features: Tough glass shelves, digital inverter, frost-free operation
  • Warranty: one year on the refrigerator and 10 years on the compressor

Video:

  • Easily sliding tough shelves
  • LED light
  • Ergonomically designed interiors
  • Convertible model for flexible storage space
  • Moist fresh area
  • Uniform cooling
  • Power freeze area
  • Digital inverter-based technology
  • Stabilizer-free operation
  • Customer support is not helpful

15. LG 687 L Frost Free Side-by-Side Refrigerator 

One of the most popular refrigerators from the brand LG is the one with side-by-side doors.

Though most of the households prefer single or double door refrigerators, this one has revolutionized the way people think a refrigerator can be.

A water dispenser is an additional benefit for those who choose this over the conventional models.

The compressors are powered by inverter linear technology, saving more than half of the energy. The five-step anti-bacterial anti-odor feature kills 99.9% of bacteria.

One of the smartest features is the smart ThinQ that enables you to control your appliances remotely.

Multi-airflow features help in maintaining freshness inside the appliance and keep your food items under a controlled temperature.

The appliance comes with a 1 year warranty on the refrigerator and 10 years on the compressor.

LG 687 L Frost Free Side-by-Side Refrigerator(GC-B247SLUV.APZQEBN, Platinum Silver, Inverter Compressor)

Features:

  • Capacity: 687 liters
  • Door type/number: Standard double door
  • Energy efficiency: N/A
  • Power consumption: 230 volts
  • Additional Features: Water dispenser, uniform cooling, and the moist control feature
  • Warranty: 1-year on the refrigerator and 10 years on the compressor

Video:

  • Multi-cooling air vents for uniform air distribution
  • Smart ThinQ enables controlling the device from anywhere
  • Quick freezing that kills 99.9% of bacteria
  • Digital sensors monitor the food temperature and open doors
  • Smart diagnosis to troubleshoot problems
  • Energy-saving appliance
  • Spacious interiors
  • Require much space

Buyers Guide - Best Refrigerator in India

Many refrigerators are available in the market with different features and sizes and rating stars which can lead into a big confusion to the buyers, to avoid that We have made this buyer’s guide just for you so before making a buying decision, you must refer to our Buyer's Guide.

You can even wait for seasonal deals for good discounts.

Reasons why you need a refrigerator:

  • You cannot shop for fruits and vegetables daily, but you need to keep them in your diet to keep yourself healthy. The same reason applies to dairy products, juices, meat, eggs, and fish. The refrigerator is a must if you want to keep edibles fresh for a longer time.
  • You can keep cooked or semi-cooked food for several days bacteria-free and can lock the freshness.
  • Many refrigerator manufacturing brands can store food for up to a week without distorting the taste of the food or destroying the nutrients.
  • During summer, refrigerators are the savior. You can store beverages and ice-creams at low temperatures.
  • You may also need a refrigerator to provide you ice and cold water. 

Refrigerator: facts that you need to know

A refrigerator has several compartments where one can store food items, beverages, medicines that need refrigeration and frozen items. This thermally insulated appliance keeps a certain temperature inside to taper off the process of decomposition.

Most of the refrigerators have freezers attached to store edible items in extremely low temperatures.

What are the various types of refrigerators available?

There are four primary types of refrigerators available in India based on design. They are – Double door, Single door, Side-by-side door, and Bottom mounted and Convertible refrigerators.

  • Single door refrigerators: A single door refrigerator has only one door and has several compartments, including a freezer. Due to which you cannot expect quick chilling or ice-making as you need to open the refrigerator several times a day to store or takeout food items. Most of the single door refrigerators come with a capacity of 50 to 250 liters.
  • Double door refrigerators: The double door refrigerators are more ergonomically designed compared to the single door ones, but they are slightly more expensive than the single door refrigerators. So, you must have to take care of your budget before going for this product. In double door refrigerators, there is a separate freezer compartment. Most refrigerators of this kind have a bottom located freezer zone. They are also available with convertible models to provide extra space to the food items, as most of the Indians require less freezer space. The double door refrigerators have a capacity of 235-495 liters.
  • Side-by-side door refrigerators: These are newly introduced in the Indian market and slowly gaining popularity due to its intuitive design. These refrigerators come with a water dispenser that supplies cold water all the time. Apart from ease of usage, these side-by-side door refrigerators provide enough space to keep all your food items segregated, effortlessly.
  • Bottom mounted and Convertible refrigerators: This kind of Refrigerator comes with a convertible feature that can change the freezer to a normal refrigerator. It works well in an Indian environment as most of the families need little space for keeping frozen items. Also, the freezer is placed at the bottom, which is an advantage.

What makes inverter refrigerators so popular?

We are living in a country where frequent power cuts and voltage fluctuations is a common problem. So, if you choose an inverter compatible refrigerator over the regular ones, you can rest assured that your food items are never affected even if there's no electricity.

An inverter refrigerator consumes less energy than the regular ones, and many of the new-age refrigerators are AI-based, which calculates the amount of load and function.

Energy efficiency ratings and its importance

One cannot think of a kitchen that doesn’t have a refrigerator. Most of the houses nowadays have refrigerators, and they make your life easy. They have taken a vital place in everyone’s life, be it for quick snacks or satisfying the midnight cravings.

To overcome the issue of huge electricity consumption, the manufacturers in the early '90s replaced the old refrigerators with energy-efficient refrigerators. Since then, it becomes one of an essential component of the house, and most of them consume even less than 0.2 kilowatts per hour in a day.

Bigger refrigerators consume 4 kilowatts of power per hour daily. The consortium of Energy Efficiency or CEE is the star rating provider. The more stars, the more energy-efficient your appliance is. It is sensible to buy a 5-star rated appliance. Although it is expensive, you won't regret it.

Various types of domestic refrigerators

If you broadly divide the refrigerators into two categories based on usage, there are two types of refrigerators - Commercial and Domestic refrigerators. The commercial ones are used for industrial purposes like in factories etc. while the domestic ones are used for household purposes.

There are various types of domestic refrigerators available in the market, and few of them are listed below-

  • Absorption refrigerator: These types of refrigerators don't require electricity and are used in trailers and caravans.
  • Compressor refrigerators: One of the most common types of refrigerators is compressor refrigerators. The portable ones are used for camping and RV, while the bigger ones are used for domestic purposes.
  • Solar refrigerators: They are designed to reduce the consumption of electricity. They use non-flammable or harmless refrigerants, thus making it environment-friendly.
  • Acoustic refrigerators: Acoustic refrigerators are used to generate a cooling atmosphere by using compressed helium.
  • Magnetic refrigerators: Magnetic refrigerators use a magnetocaloric effect for cooling.
  • Peltier refrigerator: Peltier fridges utilize 12 Volts of electricity and are used as wine coolers.

What are the features to look for while you buy a refrigerator?

Well, apart from stylish looks and sleek design, the refrigerators come with varied features. Most of the refrigerators offer these features which are mentioned below-

  • Inverter free operation
  • Auto defrost
  • Inverter compatible compressor for the frequent power cuts
  • Power failure indication when the refrigerator temperature reaches to the maximum.
  • Cold Water and ice dispenser (available mostly in the side-by-side door refrigerators)
  • Toughened glass shelves
  • Cabinet rollers to move the refrigerator freely
  • Clean back and hidden coils/wires for safety
  • Fast cooling zone to keep the frozen items
  • Removable and adjustable trays and shelves
  • Antibacterial gasket that can be removed for cleaning
  • LED light-based status indicator
  • Freshness zone to keep the fruits and vegetables fresh
  • Anti-bacterial chamber
  • Child-lock to prevent children from eating junk food
  • Convertible design (available in some selected models, but are useful to store more food items)
  • Power-efficiency
  • Space-saving
  • Warranty on the product

Take a green initiative: exchange your old refrigerator and buy a new one

Yes, if you care for your environment, make sure to replace your old refrigerator with a new one. The old refrigerators have fewer features and consume more electricity than the latest models available in the market. Moreover, the old ones emit harmful gases that result in ozone layer depletion.

Several online portals offer good exchange value or you can look for the popular online portals that offer good deals on specific days. If you are lucky, you can find a deal that offers you attractive discounts with free gifts too! Buying a new refrigerator means you will get more features and extended warranty too.

FAQ’S

  • Which is the best refrigerator in India? Well, most of the known brands like Whirlpool, Haier, BPL, LG, and Samsung are highly trustable. These refrigerators are durable, spacious, and power-efficient. However, every model comes with unique or multiple features and anyone looking for a smart refrigerator must check these functions and decide which one to buy. If you are looking for more space, then you must go for Samsung 700 liters side-by-side doors refrigerator, and for higher energy efficiency, Whirlpool Direct Cool Single Door Refrigerator is ideal for you. So, the choice is yours.
  • Which size refrigerator do I need for the family of 4? Whirlpool mini-refrigerators with 46 liters and 93 liters capacity is good for a nuclear family. But most of them wants a decent space in their refrigerators, then, in that case, Haier 190 L 3 Star Direct Cool Single Door Refrigerator or Whirlpool 190 L 3 Star Direct Cool Single Door Refrigerator can be considered as ideal for them. It is always advisable to keep 4-6 cubic feet space in your refrigerator, along with some additional space. So, for family size with four members, 30-35 cubic feet space is enough.
  • Which size refrigerator do I need for the family of 4? Whirlpool mini-refrigerators with 46 liters and 93 liters capacity is good for a nuclear family. But most of them wants a decent space in their refrigerators, then, in that case, Haier 190 L 3 Star Direct Cool Single Door Refrigerator or Whirlpool 190 L 3 Star Direct Cool Single Door Refrigerator can be considered as ideal for them. It is always advisable to keep 4-6 cubic feet space in your refrigerator, along with some additional space. So, for family size with four members, 30-35 cubic feet space is enough.
  • What are the top 10 refrigerator brands in India? The top ten refrigerator brands ruling the Indian market are- Samsung, Godrej, Haier, LG, BPL, Whirlpool, Bosch, Siemens, Electrolux, and Videocon. They are in the market for long and have a reasonable price. All of them are equipped with lots of features, so you can easily choose anyone without any worry.
  • LG or Whirlpool refrigerator-which is better? Only few brands are there, that can capture the market with their technology and their innovative features. LG and Whirlpool are two such brands that have survived for more than two-three decades, bringing the most intuitive technologies within the reach of the common people. The LG Insta view has been nominated as the best door-in-door refrigerator of the year while the Whirlpool has been nominated for the most reliable brands. So far, LG has been the best selling refrigerator brand in India.
  • Which type of compressor is best for a refrigerator? A rotary or reciprocating compressor is best for household use, but periodical maintenance is required to keep the compressor in a good condition. For a refrigerator, a compressor is the heart. The compressor generates an air pressure to run the appliance. You may hear a faint sound in your refrigerator and from that, you can easily identify the bad condition of your refrigerator's compressor. Damaged fan motor or condenser issue can affect the performance of the compressor. A refrigerator is healthy when the compressor is working fine.
  • Is Hitachi a good refrigerator brand? Hitachi was established in the year 1920, and since then, it has shown tremendous growth in developing several new technologies. It is quite a renowned brand, and you can safely buy any Hitachi appliances. We will suggest you please go through our Buyer's Guide before buying a refrigerator as it will clear all your doubts and will help you to make a better choice. There are several best selling refrigerator models available in the Indian market, and all of them are reasonably priced.
  • How long should a refrigerator last? Ideally, it lasts for a decade if maintained well, It is also dependent on your usage. Make sure to turn off your refrigerator during frequent power fluctuations and can get it checked by an experienced technician once every 6 months. Since the compressor is the heart of a refrigerator, make sure to keep it well-maintained. Most of the refrigerators come with 5-10 years warranty on compressor. A refrigerator with a healthy compressor should last up to 5-6 years without any servicing or maintenance, however, it too depends on the usage.
  • What is the best month to buy a refrigerator? During the summer season, you need a refrigerator the most. But you can get good seasonal deals during the winter season, due to fewer demands of the customers. You can also check out online websites for the year-end discounts where you can get up to 40-50% off or can go to your local appliance stores if they are offering good deals. There’s no particular time to buy the appliance.
  • Which is the latest technology in the refrigerator? Most of refrigerators are available with quick ice-making technology and stabilizer-free operation, which is newly introduced in the market. However, it is advisable to review the comments of the customers before buying the product and always go with the brands which have good customer support.
  • Which fridge is the best double door or single? Although a single door refrigerator consumes less power than the double door refrigerator, it can be a bit troublesome. Cooling in a single door refrigerator is not effective, thus delay in ice formation or freezing process whereas, in a double door fridge, this is not the case as the chilling area is separated. If you have enough kitchen space, you can also install a three-door refrigerator that has spacious interiors and can store plenty of food items. However, it is advisable to buy a refrigerator that serves its purpose well and consumes as little space as it can in your kitchen area.

Conclusion:

A refrigerator is an important kitchen appliance that everyone should have. Whether you are a home-maker or a working professional, you need a refrigerator to store all your dairy products, fruits, vegetables, cooked food, raw non-vegetarian items, and batter, and so on.

So, please do proper research and refer to our guide before booking a refrigerator. It should be budget-friendly and do not miss out the seasonal sales. Happy cooking, storing, and freezing!

Here’s the list of Top 15 Best Refrigerator in India:

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