This may well be the winter season heading towards the lowest temperatures in the year and some may think it is not the ideal time to buy a refrigerator, but if you are someone who loves to grab a great deal - read on! The thing is, during winter, ecommerce portals roll out the best discounts of the year, sometimes they even beat the price cuts offered during Diwali sales. So, if your kitchen needs a fridge upgrade, then just check out the 5 best single-door refrigerators, from Whirlpool, Samsung, IFB to Godrej, we have in store for you.
We will explain the highlights of each one so that you don't end up buying the wrong fridge for your needs. After all you don't want to end up with the vegetable drawer too small or too big, there not being enough space for bottles or the chill factor is slow to kick in resulting in your milk curdling on daily basis or having to wait a long time for water or Coca-Cola bottles to chill. Also, you need to figure whether the refrigerator is meant to serve 2-3 family members or more. Whether they are vegetarians or non-veg (the freezer compartment would be bigger for the latter). And you even have to figure out whether you have enough space for a large, or medium refrigerator. For small families between 180 and 200 litres is adequate, for larger ones a bigger one is required. We will list here the best single-door refrigerators, from Whirlpool, Samsung, IFB, Godrej and more that have 2-3 members in their family.
Check the Best Single-Door Refrigerators From Whirlpool, Samsung, IFB To Godrej Below:
1. Whirlpool 192L 4-Star Single Door
Whirlpool is one of the biggest appliances' brand in India and that includes refrigerators. If you want to store groceries, eggs, milk, atta, bread and bottles, this is an ideal fridge to have. Not only that, it has a 4-star energy rating and that means it is miserly when it comes to electricity consumption. This is helped by its much-touted Insulated Capillary Technology which keeps the fridge cool even during power cuts. The veggie box is large and the bottle rack is big. There is a base drawer to keep vegetables organised. It chills fast and that means ice is delivered quite fast.
2. Samsung 183L 5-Star Digital Inverter
Everyone knows this South Korean appliance maker and its refrigerators are quality-wise superior even though the pricing is reasonable. This fridge mode uses packs a digital inverter compressor and that means it is quiet and saves electricity. Moreover, it has a 5-star rating and a spectacular design. The fridge has a strong interior marked by glass shelves, a large veggie drawer and a good-sized freezer. It even has a base-stand drawer for storing packaged snacks. The highlights of this fridge include strong cooling, efficient power use and long-lasting nature.
3. IFB 197L 5-Star Direct Cool
This is a tall and sleek refrigerator that offers quite a specious interior that will suit most families. The bottle bin is XL-sized and that means even 2.25-litre bottles will fit easily; its Big Quadra Crisper can store up to 20 litres of vegetables. Apart from that, it keeps things fresh with its adjustable humidity feature. It has an inverter compressor that saves energy and improves cooling efficiency. And those who like their fridges to be covered by warranty, then this one has a long one: 4 years on the machine and 10 years on the compressor. Those who shop in large quantities at a time will find this fridge ideal as storage is copious and, of course, the build quality is premium.
4. Godrej 185L 5-Star Turbo Cooling
This fridge offers good balance between size and performance. In fact, it touts Turbo Cooling and that indicates it speeds up ice formation and chills bottles in virtually no time at all. That is a blessing for summer and monsoon months. It has tough build, inside and out with its shelves being made of toughened-glass. The door racks are solid too as they can comfortably handle large bottles. For vegetarians, it has a massive tray. It packs the Advanced Capillary Technology that helps it stay cool for longer periods during power cuts.
5. Sharp 187L Single Door
This is a brand that is not that well known, but do not be misled as it is one of the biggest and oldest companies in the world and stands for quality goods. This fridge therefore, is durable and at the same time, makes ice fast (under an hour). A true blessing during the hot summer months and the hot and wet monsoons. Big bottles (2.25-litre) can fit easily and its glass shelves are quite wide and can carry a large number of grocery items. However, do note that this fridge has a modest 2-star rating. Instead, the fridge focuses on its heavy-duty build. It would be ideal for very small families who do not want to compromise with the cooling speed and that too, on a budget.
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