10 Best Single-Door Refrigerators in India 2021 (Whirlpool, Samsung, Haier, and more)

This beautiful blue fridge, with a spectacular floral design, is a direct cool refrigerator by Whirlpool. It has a decent capacity of 190 litres, in which the door has two racks to store up to three, 2-litre bottles or five, 1-litre bottles. This makes this fridge ideal for a mid-sized family.

It also has an extra-large vegetable crisper with a honeycomb moisture lock-in technology. This keeps your fruits and vegetables fresher for longer. Beneath the freezer, you will find a quick chill zone, ideal for cans and milk packets. A unique storage feature is in the pedestal below the fridge. It is a drawer that can be used for storing dry items like potatoes and onions.

Whirlpool has used IntelliSense Inverter Technology, which makes this single-door refrigerator highly energy efficient as it has a low starting voltage - 95V. The Insulated Capillary Technology used gives faster cooling and up to 9 hours cooling retention in case of a power cut.

Samsung has used its coveted direct-cool technology in making this single-door beauty. This technology saves a lot of energy, but the only drawback is that the ice formed in the freezer has to be manually defrosted periodically. Other than the manual defrosting, the fridge is filled with features.

The handle on the front is called the Garo Handle, which enhances the aesthetic appeal of the fridge and adds convenience. The base stand drawer is available in this fridge too, useful for storing potatoes and onions.

Being a 5-star rated product, it certainly saves a lot of energy. In case of a power cut, it can also operate using your home inverter. In a first of its kind, it can even run on energy from a solar panel. One solar panel installed on your roof can power this fridge even after sunset.

LG's Smart Inverter Compressor Technology is designed to give you many features: great performance, power saving, and silent and stabilizer-free operation. In the case of a power cut, it can be connected to the home inverter. A cool Moist n Fresh feature provides a special lattice-type box cover that maintains moisture at an optimum level in the veggie basket, which keeps your veggies fresh for many days.

This fridge also has LG's Direct Cool Technology that enables ice formation in about 108 minutes. Now, you won't have to worry about situations where you forget to make ice for your guests. The shelves are made of toughened glass, with a weight-holding capacity of 175 kgs. Of course, your shelves won't ever have such heavy items on them, but this shows the durability of the shelves.

Godrej has been making household appliances for Indians for over 60 years now. This fridge also delivers the quality we expect from Godrej generally. With a capacity of 190 litres and other features, this fridge is ideal for a family of 2 to 3 people. It has a jumbo vegetable tray for storing your veggies and fruits.

Advanced Inverter Technology uses the variable speed compressor that adjusts its operations intelligently. The shelves made of toughened glass can hold up to 50 kgs of weight, ideal for heavy items like watermelon and pineapple. 

The chiller tray beneath the freezer can hold 2-3 1-litre bottles for quick chilling. Lastly, Technology Silver ions in the air duct and anti-microbial properties in the gasket keep the food germ-free and fresh for longer.

The most striking feature of this fridge by Haier is its 1-hour Icing Technology. As it has a semi-automatic defrost, you need to push a button for all the accumulated ice to melt. The toughened glass shelves can withstand heavy pots and pans. Despite being a small, single-door fridge, it has a great capacity for storing vegetables in the basket.

Being a 4-star energy-efficient model, you do not have to worry about power consumption with this one. The PUF (Polyurethane rigid Foam) on the borders of the door of this fridge is thicker than most other fridges, helping in retaining low temperatures efficiently for better cooling.

With a 270-litre capacity, LG has come up with a great single-door fridge. This is useful for even families with 3-4 members. It has three shelves made of toughened glass, making it highly durable. Like most of LG's refrigerators, this model is also made using Smart Inverter Compressor Technology.

The manual defrosting is a drawback of this model, but the huge space, Direct Cool Technology, anti-microbial gasket, and other features compensate for this. The inside of its door has three bottle racks, along with three layers of other small racks for storing eggs, butter, jam, small packs, etc.

The Insulated Capillary Technology does not allow much cooling to be lost, helping in keeping the fridge cool for up to 9 hours in case of a power outage. It does not have an automatic defrosting system, but manual defrosting is quite hassle-free. The gasket (rubber on the edges of the inside of the door) is easy to clean, is easily removable, and prevents bacteria and fungi build-up.

Beneath the freezer is a quick chill zone, with an easy-slide option. This can be used to chill ice cream, milk, beer, and other cans easily and quickly. This fridge automatically connects to your home inverter in case of a power cut. Normally, it works without a stabilizer even when the fluctuation is high.

This refrigerator by Samsung has a cool LED touch display on its door. This digi-touch cool panel has a lot of cool features. It alerts you when there is a power cut while restoring temperature loss. The eco mode and door alarm help save energy. The e-Defrost allows easy defrosting of the freezer and the power cool option cools the food and drinks quickly.

This fridge has a stabilizer-free operation and can run on a home inverter in case of a power cut. It can also be connected with a solar panel on your rooftop or balcony. The Safe Clean Back is a smooth cover for the vital parts at the back of the fridge. This cover is easily cleaned and protects the parts from accidental knocks, a useful feature for families with kids.

This Samsung fridge is bound to grace any home with its mystic red colour and beautiful floral pattern. The curved top edge of this fridge is called the crown door design. The island handle provides ease of access with a minimalist design. Other than this, it has all the top features of a single-door refrigerator.

It operates without a stabilizer and can run on a home inverter too. A touch of a button helps you cool items in your freezer 31% faster. The bottle rack has a deep door guard, helping you store bottles without any risk of them falling. The only downside is that it has a 2-star rating and is not highly energy efficient.

Diamond Edge Freezing Technology ensures super-fast cooling.  It has a reciprocatory compressor, ideal for optimum and uniform cooling. The fridge has two bottle racks in the door and a couple of more small racks for eggs, cans, and other small containers.

The shelves are spill-proof and made of toughened glass, with a load-bearing capacity of 150 kgs. It has a defrost button for regular defrosting of the ice that accumulates in the freezer. This fridge has a BEE rating of 2 stars, making it a less energy-efficient model. Its annual energy consumption is roughly 208 Kilowatt Hours.