Parameters
- Size
- Mini fridge - 50-90 litres
- Single door fridges are smaller. 165L - 280L capacity. (Slightly small - used in bengaLUru India.)
- Double door fridges (One for freezer). 235-415L.
- Side-by-side: freezer on the left and the fridge on the right
- French door type, with freezer and fridge vertically separated. Minimize air escape when open.
- Power consumption, Energy efficiency
- Approximated by stars (1-5). As per BEE guidelines, energy rating will see a 1 point drop in all 2020 models. Hence, a 2020 3Star is equivalent to 2019 4Star model.
- Smart features
Choices
- Online purchase risks - dents, return hassles.
Made in India
- Haier 258L 2-Star, Haier 320- L 2-Star (Bottom freezer) Frost
- Whirlpool 360L 3-Star ( 2019 ) - negative reviews.
Made in China
Past use
- Alwyn 165L - 1986-2010?
- Whirlpool Genius 180L 2010-2020