The dimensions of the doorways and the area where you want to place the refrigerator should be measured in order to have the refrigerator properly placed. Extra space should also be left in the refrigerator's surroundings as it would allow the door to open without any obstructions and would provide proper ventilation and airflow.

The number of family members determine the refrigerator capacity you should get. Approx estimation for choosing the right capacity according to your family size is as follows:

For an even more accurate estimation, factors such as ceiling height, sunlight exposure, number of occupants and sources of heat should also be considered.

1-2 People 3-4 People 5+ People

For fresh food in large quantities more refrigerator space is required and for frozen food, a larger freezer space should be considered. Refrigerators vary with size and capacity, conventional Top Mount refrigerators come with more refrigerator space while side-by-side refrigerators provide relatively more freezer space.

Inverter technology in refrigerators ensures that the energy consumption is much less when the temperature stabilizes which helps in cutting down energy costs. Refrigerators with inverter technology also make much less noise as compared to the regular ones.

Refrigerators come in various styles and colors. The classic white refrigerators are the most common and are easy to clean, silver refrigerators provide a more sleek look while black ones add a slightly modern touch.

This feature easily lets you dispense filtered water and even ice cubes made through the refrigerator's ice-maker.

A refrigerator with a humidity controlled compartment will allow you to store your vegetables at the appropriate humidity levels so they stay fresh for long periods.

Some refrigerators come with additional lights to make it easier for you to find what you need. LED lights are more energy efficient.

This is a built-in carbon filter which keeps air in the refrigerator fresh.

This system allows the freezer to circulate air separately from the fridge.

A unique exterior coating which makes refrigerators resistant to fingerprints which saves you the effort of cleaning frequently.

A door alarm would alert you if the door is not shut or if it's left open which would help in preventing the wastage of energy and food.