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
LG 340L 3 Star Bottom Freezer Refrigerator (GL-B382EBMX, 2025 Model, Door Cooling +, AI ThinQ, Wi-Fi Convertible, Metal Fresh, Black Mirror)
- 340L Capacity – Suitable for medium-sized families with ample storage space.
- Bottom Freezer Design – Easy access to fresh food without frequent bending.
- Door Cooling+ – Faster and even cooling across all compartments.
- Wi-Fi Enabled – Control temperature & settings via LG ThinQ App.
- Convertible Function – Flexibly convert freezer into fridge for extra space.
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 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: 325 Litres Double Door Fridge; This refrigerator is suitable for families with 3 to 4 members | Freezer capacity: 80 Ltr, Fresh food capacity: 240 Ltr.
- Energy Rating : 3 Star Energy Efficiency | Annual Energy Consumption: 250 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 237L 3 Star Frost Free Bottom Mount Double Door Refrigerator|8 In 1 Convertible Modes|Jhukna Mat-Bottom Freezer|Twin Inverter|200% Faster Ice Making in 49 Minutes (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 Fridge; This refrigerator is suitable for families with 3 to 4 members | Freezer capacity: 66 Ltr, Fresh food capacity: 171 Ltr.
- Energy Rating : 3 Star Energy Efficiency | Annual Energy Consumption: 236 Kilowatt Hours Per Year
- Manufacturer Warranty : The product comes with a 1 year comprehensive warranty and a 10 years warranty on the inverter compressor
- Twin 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 Bottom Freezer Refrigerator (2025 Model, Door Cooling+™, Wi-Fi Convertible, E-Micom Control, Shiny Steel, BEE Certified, Smart Inverter Compressor) GL-B382DPZX
- Bottom Freezer Design – Convenient storage with frequently used items at eye level.
- Door Cooling+ Technology – Faster & uniform cooling across all compartments.
- Wi-Fi Convertible Function – Easily convert freezer into fridge for extra space.
- Smart Inverter Compressor – Silent, durable & energy-efficient cooling performance.
- E-Micom Touch Control Panel – Easy digital temperature & mode adjustments.
Whirlpool 270 L (Gross Capacity 300L) Frost Free Triple-Door Refrigerator (FP 313D PROTTON ROY ALPHA STEEL (Z)
- Frost Free Multi-Door Refrigerator: Energy Efficient
- Capacity: 270 litres suitable for a medium sized family
- Storage & Interior Description : | Cooling Type ; Frost Free | Display Type ; Thermostat | Shelf Material ; Toughened Glass | Compressor Type ; Reciprocatory
- Energery Efficent : As unbelievable as it is, the all new Protton world series consumes lesser energy than a CFL*, making it one of the most energy efficient refrigerator in its class. *T&C Apply. As compared to a 60 watt CFL
- Special Feature - Stabilizer-free operations even in high voltage fluctuations between (160-300V)
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 445 L, 2 Star, Convertible 14-in-1 Triple Inverter & Fan Motor Technology, with Display Frost Free, Bottom Mounted Double Door Refrigerator (HRB-4952BIS-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 Double Door Fridge - Energy Efficiency | Annual Energy Consumption: 295 KWH.
- Manufacturer Warranty: This refrigerator comes with a 1 year comprehensive warranty on product and a 10 years warranty on the inverter compressor.
- Compressor With Cooling Technology: Triple Inverter Compressor of this double door fridge provides greater energy efficiency, less noise and long-lasting performance, backed up by 10 years warranty.
Samsung 550 L, Convertible, Digital Inverter, Frost Free French Door Refrigerator (RF57A5032S9/TL, Silver, Refined Inox)
- French Door Frost free Refrigerators: Premium with auto-defrost function and bottom freezer easy access to food and drinks
- Capacity 550 liters: Suitable for families with 5 or more members
- Twin Cooling Plus : Ensures food stays fresh and moist longer. Prevents odor from mixing between compartments
- Manufacturer Warranty : The product comes with a 1 year comprehensive warranty and a 20 years warranty on the digital inverter compressor
- Digital Inverter Compressor provides greater energy efficiency, less noise and long-lasting performance while consuming 50% less power, backed up by 20 year warranty
Hope this helps in your refrigerator buying process.