How to choose a new fridge? 5 questions to ask

The fridge is the go-to appliance of every member in the house. It affects the utility of everyone, so buying one needs to be a thoughtful decision. The decision-making becomes tough, as there is a plethora of brands available in the market selling an even larger variety of products like an inverter refrigerator or a smart refrigerator, a single door fridge or a side by side fridge. While buying a fridge, there are some factors that need to be considered. Don’t get overwhelmed, as in this article we will break down 5 questions you must ask before choosing a refrigerator for your home. 

1. What capacity should I go for? 

The capacity of a general fridge varies from 50 l to 490 l. The right capacity of your fridge depends on the food requirement of your family. A joint family would need a double door or a large fridge while a bachelor or 2 people living together can accommodate their requirement in a single door or a small fridge. 

2. How much should I spend? 

Purchasing a fridge is a long-term investment. On an estimate, a smaller fridge can range from Rs 10000 – Rs. 20000, while on the other hand a double door or a side-by-side fridge can cost up to Rs 65000 – Rs. 1.5 L and more. These price ranges capture the cost of all kinds of fridges like single doors, smart refrigerators or inverter refrigerators. 

3. Which door style should I choose? 

Refrigerators these days come in typically 4 types of door styles. Single door, double door, side by side door fridge and French-style door. A single door includes both the refrigerator space and the freezer space. Therefore, the freezer space is compromised and there are fewer dedicated compartments. 

Double door fridges come in two types, one in which the freezer is on the bottom and the other in which the freezer is on the top. 

The side by side fridge is one of the most preferred styles in India. The capacity of these fridges varies from 531to 700 litres and their speciality is that the freezer space and refrigerator space is accommodated from top to bottom, and the food items can be placed at eye level. 

4. What counter depth is the best? 

The counter depth of the side-by-side refrigerator is mostly 24-25 Inches, but since they are wider, so the size is compensated. The counter depth of a single door and double door fridge is 24 – 30 inches. The choice of shelf depth or type depends on your needs and preferences. There are refrigerators like the Panasonic NR-BX468XGX3 smart refrigerator which ensures optimum cooling and power saving. 

5. Which type of refrigerator should I go for? 

Inverter refrigerators are units where the compressor can change its speed of cooling according to the temperature inside the fridge. So, when the set temperature is achieved, the compressor will adjust its speed, consuming less power. 

A smart refrigerator is wifi enabled which means you can get real-time alerts on the status of the refrigerator door, freezer door and ambient temperature settings on your smartphone. You can also control the temperature of your smart refrigerator with the respective brand’s mobile app. 

A smart refrigerator is a little more expensive than other inverter refrigerators, but its features make it worth it. With this guide at your disposal, hope the buying task will be now simple for you. Go ahead, bring home the best.