While upgrading refrigerator for their homes people in India nowadays are considering side by side by models too if budget is not a factor. Most get attracted to bigger size side by side fridge mostly shown in TV ads. Double door models are hardly shown.
Lets discuss if for a typical Indian home is it a wise decision to buy a side by side refrigerator. Biggest factor against side by side refrigerator is freezer to fridge ratio(space of freezer out of total available space). In side by side refrigerators this is approx 40:60% of total space while in normal double door fridge it is 20:80%. Infact in single door refrigerators its even lower at 10:90%.
This is good mostly for working couple who like to cook and freeze there food on weekends so as to use it on working days. I doubt we have that kind of culture in India as we are strictly against frozen foods as our parents love to cook due to easily available fresh veggies from cart/vendor nearby.
Plus there is extra power consumption too due to this higher freezer space ratio. You’ll mostly notice that these side by side refrigerators are low on star rating due to this and become a major cost in electricity bills.
Better alternative for Indian home is to instead buy a refrigerator with following features:
- Bottom Freezer – So that fridge part is easily accessible as Women mostly tend to have back problems.
- Inverter compressor – Not only these are latest and power saving. These also tend to operate on wide range on voltage thus saving transformer cost and are super silent too.
- Convertible fridge – Are the future where you can change freezer to fridge mode or even put it off for holidays. Tend to save power and increase life of compressor too.
- Spend more on 5star or 4star power saving models as refrigerator is kept on 24/7 365 days.
Have a look at few good Bottom Freezer Refrigerators:
Haier 325 L 3 Star Frost Free Bottom Mount Double Door Refrigerator|Convertible 14-in-1|Jhukna Mat-Bottom Freezer|Digital Display Panel|Triple Inverter|Twist Ice Maker (HEB-333GB-P, Graphite Black)
- Frost Free Refrigerator : Premium Auto Defrost Refrigerator with powerful cooling and long lasting freshness and performance with Convertible 14in1 & Triple Inverter & Fan Motor Technology
- Capacity 325 Litres: Suitable for families with 3 to 4 members | Freezer capacity: 85 Ltr , Fresh food capacity: 240 Ltr
- Energy Rating: 3 Stars - Energy Efficiency
- Manufacturer Warranty : The product comes with a 1 year comprehensive warranty and a 10 years warranty on the inverter compressor
- Triple Inverter Compressor provides greater energy efficiency, less noise and long-lasting performance, backed up by 10 years warranty
Haier 325 L 3 Star Frost Free Bottom Mount Double Door Refrigerator|Convertible 14-in-1|Jhukna Mat-Bottom Freezer|Digital Display Panel|Triple Inverter|Twist Ice Maker (HEB-333DS-P, Dazzle Steel)
- Frost Free Refrigerator : Premium Auto Defrost Refrigerator with powerful cooling and long lasting freshness and performance with Convertible 14in1 & Triple Inverter & Fan Motor Technology
- Capacity 325 Litres: Suitable for families with 3 to 4 members | Freezer capacity: 85 Ltr , Fresh food capacity: 240 Ltr
- Energy Rating: 3 Stars - Energy Efficiency
- Manufacturer Warranty : The product comes with a 1 year comprehensive warranty and a 10 years warranty on the inverter compressor
- Triple Inverter Compressor provides greater energy efficiency, less noise and long-lasting performance, backed up by 10 years warranty
Haier 237 L, 3 Star, 8 In 1 Convertible, Twin Inverter Technology, Bottom Mounted Frost Free Double Door Refrigerator (HEB-243GS-P, Moon Silver)
- Frost Free Refrigerator: Premium auto defrost with powerful cooling and long lasting freshness and performance. Manage your flexible storage needs with convertible 8 in1 technology of this double door fridge: Normal Mode | Veg Mode | Vacation Mode | Surprise Party Mode | Summer Mode | Turbo Mode | Home Alone Mode | Freezer Mode.
- Capacity: 237 Litres Double Door Refrigerator; This fridge is suitable for families with 3 to 4 members | Freezer capacity: 66 Ltr, Fresh food capacity: 171 Ltr.
- Energy Rating: 3 Star Double Door Fridge - Energy Efficiency | Annual Energy Consumption: 236 KWH.
- Manufacturer Warranty: This refrigerator comes with a 1 year comprehensive warranty on product and a 10 years warranty on the compressor.
- Compressor With Cooling Technology: Twin Inverter Technology of this double door fridge helps run both the fan motor and compressor at Inverter causing fewer fluctuations and more energy savings by automatically adjusting the cooling supply of this refrigerator in regards to the cooling demand. Adding on to it also gives 10 years warranty on compressor.
Haier 445 L 2 Star Frost Free Bottom Mount Double Door Refrigerator|Convertible 14-in-1|Jhukna Mat-Bottom Freezer|Digital Display Panel|Triple Inverter|Twist Ice Maker (HEB-452TS-P, Inox Steel)
- Frost Free Refrigerator: Premium auto defrost with powerful cooling and long lasting freshness and performance. Manage your flexible storage needs with convertible 14 in 1 technology of this double door fridge: Normal Mode | Veg Mode | Cold Drink Mode | Soft Freezer Mode | Vacation Mode | Power Cool Mode | Power Saving Mode | Surprise Party Mode | Turbo Mode | Holiday Mode | Freezer Mode | Preserve Curd Mode | Snow Beverages Mode | Dessert Mode.
- Capacity: 445 Litres Double Door Fridge; This refrigerator is suitable for families with 3 to 4 members | Freezer capacity: 109 Ltr, Fresh food capacity: 336 Ltr.
- Energy Rating : 3 Star Energy Efficiency | Annual Energy Consumption: 295 Kilowatt Hours Per Year
- Manufacturer Warranty : The product comes with a 1 year comprehensive warranty and a 10 years warranty on the inverter compressor
- Triple Inverter Compressor provides greater energy efficiency, less noise and long-lasting performance while consuming 50% less power, backed up by 10 years warranty
Haier 355 L 3 Star Frost Free Bottom Mount Double Door Refrigerator|Convertible 14-in-1|Jhukna Mat-Bottom Freezer|Digital Display Panel|Triple Inverter|Twist Ice Maker (HEB-363TS-P, Inox Steel)
- Frost Free Refrigerator : Premium Auto Defrost Refrigerator with powerful cooling and long lasting freshness and performance with Convertible 14in1 & Triple Inverter & Fan Motor Technology
- Capacity 355 Litres: Suitable for families with 3 to 4 members | Freezer capacity: 85 Ltr , Fresh food capacity: 270 Ltr
- Energy Rating: 3 Stars - Energy Efficiency
- Manufacturer Warranty : The product comes with a 1 year comprehensive warranty and a 10 years warranty on the inverter compressor
- Triple Inverter Compressor provides greater energy efficiency, less noise and long-lasting performance, backed up by 10 years warranty
LG 340 L,3 Star,Frost Free,Double Door,Smart Inverter Compressor,Bottom Freezer Refrigerator with DoorCooling+, AI ThinQ,Wi-Fi Convertible (GL-B382FPTX,Pink Tango, Express Freeze,Full Wine Rack)
- LG Frost-Free Bottom Freezer Refrigerator: greater than 300 L offers ergonomic design, placing the fridge at eye level for convenient & easy access to everyday items. It ensures energy-efficient freshness & Auto defrost function to prevent ice-build up
- Net capacity 340 L: Suitable for families with 5 or more members I freezer capacity: 88 L, Fridge capacity: 252 L
- Energy rating: 3 star - Energy Efficiency (higher star ratings lead to lesser electricity consumption lowering bills or potential savings). Annual energy consumption: 244 units per year | BEE label period: 1st Jan 2023 to 31st Dec 2025 [For more details please refer BEE label]. | Auto Smart Connect Technology that helps connect your refrigerator to home inverter
- Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year on product, 10 years on compressor (T&C Apply) | Process to activate and claim warranty: warranty activation (post purchase) – in most cases, the warranty is automatically activated from the date of purchase; Claiming Warranty (if required) – Check warranty coverage, Conditions: physical damage, unauthorized repairs and improper usage may void warranty; Call LG customer care [Contact details available on product page under product specification section], provide purchase invoice, model number and serial number
- Cooling and freshness technology: LG Door Cooling+ delivers freshness evenly & faster - food stays fresh and drinks get ice cold on any shelf with even and faster cooling performance | Multi-Air Flow - all your food items are properly chilled, maintaining freshness for longer | Metal Fresh - Its Metal Fresh panels reflect modern elegance in every detail, while retaining cooling for long hours
Haier 237 L, 2 Star, 8 In 1 Convertible, Frost Free Double Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator (HEB-242GS-P, Moon Silver)
- Frost Free Refrigerator: Premium Auto Defrost with powerful cooling and long lasting freshness and performance. Manage your flexible storage needs with Convertible 8in1 technology : |Normal Mode|Veg Mode|Vacation Mode|Surprise Party Mode|Summer Mode|Turbo Mode|Home Alone Mode|Freezer Mode
- Capacity 237 Litres: Suitable for families with 3 to 4 members | Freezer capacity: 66 Ltr , Fresh food capacity: 171 Ltr
- Energy Rating: 2 Stars - Energy Efficiency
- Manufacturer Warranty : The product comes with a 1 year comprehensive warranty on Product and a 10 years warranty on the compressor
- Compressor with Cooling technology – Compressor provides greater energy efficiency, less noise and long-lasting performance, backed up by 10 years warranty
Haier 355 L 3 Star Frost Free Bottom Mount Double Door Refrigerator|Convertible 14-in-1|Jhukna Mat-Bottom Freezer|Digital Display Panel|Triple Inverter|Twist Ice Maker (HEB-363MB-P, Graphite Black)
- Frost Free Refrigerator: Premium auto defrost with powerful cooling and long lasting freshness and performance. Manage your flexible storage needs with convertible 14 in 1 technology of this double door fridge: Normal Mode | Veg Mode | Cold Drink Mode | Soft Freezer Mode | Vacation Mode | Power Cool Mode | Power Saving Mode | Surprise Party Mode | Turbo Mode | Holiday Mode | Freezer Mode | Preserve Curd Mode | Snow Beverages Mode | Dessert Mode.
- Capacity: 355 Litres Double Door Fridge; This refrigerator is suitable for families with 3 to 4 members | Freezer capacity: 85 Ltr, Fresh food capacity: 270 Ltr.
- Energy Rating : 3 Star Energy Efficiency | Annual Energy Consumption: 255 Kilowatt Hours Per Year
- Manufacturer Warranty : The product comes with a 1 year comprehensive warranty and a 10 years warranty on the inverter compressor
- Triple Inverter Compressor provides greater energy efficiency, less noise and long-lasting performance while consuming 50% less power, backed up by 10 years warranty
Haier 445 L 2 Star Frost Free Bottom Mount Double Door Refrigerator|Convertible 14-in-1|Jhukna Mat-Bottom Freezer|Digital Display Panel|Triple Inverter|Twist Ice Maker (HRB-4952CKG-P, Black Glass)
- Frost Free Refrigerator: Premium auto defrost with powerful cooling and long lasting freshness and performance. Manage your flexible storage needs with convertible 14 in 1 technology of this double door fridge: Normal Mode | Veg Mode | Cold Drink Mode | Soft Freezer Mode | Vacation Mode | Power Cool Mode | Power Saving Mode | Surprise Party Mode | Turbo Mode | Holiday Mode | Freezer Mode | Preserve Curd Mode | Snow Beverages Mode | Dessert Mode.
- Capacity: 445 Litres Double Door Fridge; This refrigerator is suitable for families with 3 to 4 members | Freezer capacity: 109 Ltr, Fresh food capacity: 336 Ltr.
- Energy Rating : 3 Star Energy Efficiency | Annual Energy Consumption: 295 Kilowatt Hours Per Year
- Manufacturer Warranty : The product comes with a 1 year comprehensive warranty and a 10 years warranty on the inverter compressor
- Triple Inverter Compressor provides greater energy efficiency, less noise and long-lasting performance while consuming 50% less power, backed up by 10 years warranty
Electrolux 360L Frost Free Inverter Double Door Refrigerator, Bottom Freezer, TasteLockAuto & TasteSeal Technology, Glossy Black Steel, UltimateTaste 300, EBB3702K-H
- 1 YEAR STANDARD WARRANTY; 10 Year Warranty on Compressor (Refrigerant/Gas is chargeable)
- MOISTURE-FREE VEGTABLES AND FRUITS EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK: The TasteLockAuto technology releases excess moisture to reduce condensation and keep the food fresh for up to one week.
- FRESH PRODUCE ALL WEEK: The TasteSeal 2-C technology, helps to keep meat and seafood in prime condition for up to 7 days. The compartment maintains a consistent temperature of 20C to keep your food fresh without freezing.
- DELICIOUS MEALS AT ALL TIMES: The EvenTemp function, helps in protecting the flavour and texture of your food. It ensures each shelf is cool and maintains a constant temperature across the entire compartment.
- ODOUR-FREE & HYGIENIC STORAGE: This double door refrigerator comes with TasteGuard Deodorizer function that uses carbon filter to keep your food fresh, hygienic, and free from unwanted odours.
Hope this helps in your refrigerator buying process.