While buying a fridge, you may get confused, as you wouldn’t know which fridge to select. With the choice of brands on the market as well as different models, buying a refrigerator in today’s market can get overwhelming. You also get a range to suit every pocket, and in India, budget is a major factor while buying a refrigerator. Unless you are tech-savvy and know the ins and outs of technology in refrigerators, you may be at a veritable loss while making your choice.
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Even if you are a technoid, you may still be discombobulated as most refrigerator brands like Samsung, Whirlpool, LG, Hitachi and Haier make technologically advanced fridges. Among the common features to consider while buying a fridge, the first and foremost is the type of refrigerator you wish to purchase : Single or double door fridge. Then you can think of your budget, technology and other features. One thing to note is to consider a fridge that meets your personal requirements. If you live with many people, you will need a fridge with a large capacity, and these come in double door fridge models.
Which is a Good Fridge?
There is no real “good” or “bad” while opting for your preferred fridge. The refrigerator you ultimately buy must correspond with your purpose. For starters, you need to decide whether you want one of two basic types of refrigerators on the market — single door refrigerators and double door refrigerators. The rule of thumb is to look at the capacities of each. For instance, a single door refrigerator is more suited to an individual’s needs, as it is smaller in capacity than a double door model. A single door fridge is suitable for a family of 2-3 members, usually in a capacity anywhere from 150-250 litres. If you think your family is prone to grow in the future, buying a double door fridge makes sense, as you don’t buy large home appliances like a refrigerator every other day. A fridge with dual doors technically suffices for a family of 3-5 members, and starts at 250 litres and goes up to 500 plus litres. Besides the capacity defining the type you choose, there are other considerations you have to prioritize, such as the refrigerator’s features and technology.
Comparisons Related to Features
A comparison of single door versus double door refrigerators can help you while determining the type of fridge to purchase. As far as technology and features go, there are important differences in both.
- Doors – A single door fridge has only a single door, and the fridge and freezer are located in one unit. A fridge with two doors has one for the refrigerator and a separate one for the freezer, with the freezer at the top in most cases. Nowadays, you get double door fridges with bottom freezers as well.
- Consumption of Power – Experts argue that a single door model takes up less power than a double door model, just because it has a lower capacity. While this may be true, a single door fridge, when accessed, leaves the whole fridge exposed to heat, and hence, the fridge may have to exert more energy to function optimally. A double door fridge is larger in terms of capacity, and is said to use at least 20-30% more power than a single door fridge. Nonetheless, with present-day technology, all fridges work to maximise performance while keeping your power bills low. Fridges come with energy ratings that give you an insight into their working, and their energy-efficient operation. You need to look for 3-5 star ratings to ensure that the fridge consumes less energy.
- Freezer Size – In a single door fridge, the freezer is quite small, so if you plan to use it for larger amounts of storage, it may not be sufficient. Double door fridges have larger freezer space.
- Overall Size – Single door fridges are smaller in overall size than their double door counterparts, and hence, occupy less floor space.
- Frost-Free Technology – Single door refrigerators may collect frost and ice in the freezer section, whereas double door fridges are frost-free. With new technology, however, you will likely get the latest models of refrigerators in single door variants with frost-free technology.
- Cooling Technology – All double door fridges come with inverter compressors and advanced technology that cool your fridge as efficiently as possible. Furthermore, the latest double door models can turn freezer sections into fridge compartments, in case you don’t need to use the freezer. Much of this advanced technology isn’t present in single door fridge models. Single door fridges may come with inverter compressors in some models, but most work on direct cooling technology.
It is no longer a challenge to buy the fridge of your choice, with the large array of options you are presented with at the Bajaj Finserv EMI Store. You can get any single door or double door model you prefer from popular brands like Samsung, LG and Whirlpool. While single door fridges are less expensive than double door fridges, you will be able to afford any fridge you want by paying for it at no-cost EMIs when you shop at the EMI Store.
