Hey folks, how are you doing? Hope you all are great. In this article, I have reviewed refrigerators for those who are looking for a budget-friendly option. Here, I’ve listed the top 5 best refrigerator under 17,000 in India, as you must have already known by reading the post title.
If you are one who is shopping online for the first time, then I would highly suggest you read our Buyer’s Guide for Refrigerators first. It is crucial because taking an informed decision is always better and easier than the uninformed.
In our Buyer’s Guide, you will go through some important checkpoints/factors, which you should consider while purchasing a refrigerator.
About the refrigerator, I don’t think that I need to explain specifically because we all know already enough, right? But, if you still need though, then again I refer you to read our Buyer’s Guide.
So, let’s don’t waste much time further and start the list.
List of 5 Best Refrigerator Under 17000
Brands | Power Consumption Per Year | Warranty On Product / Compressor | Check Best Price |
LG | 104 kWh | 1 Year / 10 Years | |
Samsung | 131 kWh | 1 Year / 10 Years | |
Godrej | 123 kWh | 1 Year / 10 Years | |
Haier | 128 kWh | 1 Year / 10 Years | |
Candy | 212 kWh | 1 Year / 10 Years |
Top 5 Best Refrigerator Under 17000 In India
1. LG (190 L) Direct Cool Smart Inverter Single Door Refrigerator
Specifications:
- Brand – LG
- Model – GL-B201ASCZ
- Color – Scarlet Charm
- Material – Plastic, Steel
- BEE Ratings – 5 Star
- Item Weight – 31 Kg 300 g
- Freezer Capacity – 22.5 Liters
- Included Components – 1 Refrigerator Unit, User Manual, and Lock Key.
KEY FEATURES:
Let’s start with the first brand, which is LG. This LG looks really charming in its Scarlet Charm color along with elegant flowers graphic design in front.
With this refrigerator you can enjoy one of the widest range of voltage protection i.e., (90∼310V) with its in-built stabilizer. It means the refrigerator can easily stabilize the voltage fluctuation if its come under the given range.
The biggest advantage you get when you purchase this refrigerator is its high energy efficiency capabilities. The refrigerator got the maximum energy efficiency star rating from BEE, which is 5 Star. In addition, its Smart Inverter Compressor boost its energy efficiency rate and provide an unmatched performance with low operational noise.
One of its unique features include its ability to run on solar energy. Yes, you heard it right, this single door fridge can also run on power accumulated from solar panels.
LG claims that you can enjoying fastest ice making in this refrigerator in just (108 minutes), which is less than 2 hours. It is a great feature for those who need ice on regular basis. Moreover, summer is coming so we will need more ice to make our favorite chilled recipes.
Don’t worry about power outages with this LG fridge as it comes with a technology called Smart Connect. It helps you connect your refrigerator to you home inverter in case of power cuts. This will keep your food fresh even without electricity.
One considerable drawback in this refrigerator is its open back, due to which the users are prone to electric shock. If talk about its suitability, then it suits best for bachelor or couple and maximum for three people.
What's Good / Pros
- Attractive Appearance
- Spillproof Toughened Glass Shelves (bear load up to 175 Kg)
- Easy to Clean & Anti Bacterial Gasket
- Large Vegetable Crisper
- High Energy Efficient
What's Bad / Cons
- Open Back
- It should have LED lights
2. Samsung (198 L) Direct Cool Single Door Refrigerator
Specifications:
- Brand – Samsung
- Model – RR21T2H2XCR/HL
- Color – Camellia Purple
- Material – Steel
- BEE Ratings – 4 Star
- Item Weight – 39 Kg
- Freezer Capacity – 24 Liters
- Included Components – 1 Refrigerator Unit, User Manual, and Warranty Card
KEY FEATURES:
On the second spot we have a beautiful refrigerator from a famous brand Samsung. In the looks of this refrigerator Samsung has done a great job. Moreover, it comes with an unique full body horizontal chrome handle, which looks so elegant.
The refrigerator is backed with Samsung’s great Digital Inverter Compressor. It helps in saving energy by adjusting its speed in response to cooling demand.
Like the previous one it also can run on the power stored by Solar Energy panels. In simple words it has the ability to run on solar energy. It also comes with features such as Smart Connect to Inverter and Stabilizer Free Operations. The only change here is in its voltage fluctuation range i.e., (100V∼300V).
Whenever the voltage goes above the limit, it automatically cuts off the power supply to refrigerator to safeguard the unit. If you look at the bottom side of the refrigerator you’ll find a stand, which is also a drawer.
In this base stand cum drawer, you can easily store your dry vegetables like potatoes, onion, garlic, etc. Additionally your food will stay away from bacterial growth and stays fresh and safe, all thanks to its Anti-Bacterial Gasket.
Unlike previous one it comes with a clean/covered back, which is safer as well for the users.
Talking about its suitability, it will be best suited for a family of 2 to 3 members. I would even say that with this size it can also go with a family of maximum 4 members easily.
What's Good / Pros
- Beautiful Color & Design
- Safe and Clean Back
- LED lights for clearer visibility
- Toughened Glass Shelves
- Deep & Bigger Door Bins for Big Bottles
- 6 Liter More Space for Storage
What's Bad / Cons
- Found Nothing
3. Godrej (185 L) Inverter Direct Cool Single Door Refrigerator
Specifications:
- Brand – Godrej
- Model – RD UNO 1854 PTI AQ WN
- Color – Aqua Wine
- Material – Steel
- BEE Ratings – 4 Star
- Item Weight – 33 Kg
- Freezer Capacity – 33 Liters
- Included Components – 1 Refrigerator Unit, User Manual, and Warranty Card
KEY FEATURES:
Who doesn’t know about Godrej, especially when you live in India. It is a domestic major player and one of the most trusted brands in India. Godrej bring its new range of single door refrigerator with the name of Godrej Edge Uno in three different sizes.
One of those is this in Aqua Wine Color 185 liters single door refrigerator. It comes with an Armour door design aesthetics, which looks sturdy and nice.
There is good news for those users who looking for a bigger freezer compartment in their future refrigerator. In this fridge you get a large 33 liters of freezer capacity. Due to this you will be able to store more of your chilled eatables inside.
The refrigerator is equipped with an Advanced Inverter Compressor, which also can run on home inverter like its competitor fridges. It’s compressor also helps in saving energy like most of the others by adjusting speed according to the cooling demand.
To keeping your food fresh for a longer time, company claims that it has a thickest 54mm PUF Insulation. It ensures the best cooling retention in the refrigerator even during power cuts.
At the door you will get large space to store water bottle of up to 2.25(l) capacity. It comes with an Anti Drip Chiller with good insulation which ensure no formation of water droplets inside tray.
You will get toughened glass shelves with this refrigerator that can hold weight up to 150 Kgs. I know it is slightly lesser than its competitor, but it is more than enough. This refrigerator goes perfectly with a family size of 2 to 3 members.
What's Good / Pros
- Rigid Armour Design
- Easy to Clean Anti Bacterial Gasket
- Stabilizer Free Operations
- Interior LED lighting
- Large 20-L of Vegetable and Fruit Crisper Bin
What's Bad / Cons
- Open Condenser Cage at the Back
4. Haier (195 L) Direct Cool Single Door Refrigerator
Specifications:
- Brand – Haier
- Model – HED-20CFDS
- Color – Brushline Silver
- Material – Metal
- BEE Ratings – 4 Star
- Item Weight – 35 Kg
- Freezer Capacity – 19 Liters
- Included Components – 1 Refrigerator Unit, User Manual, Ice Tray, Lock Key, and Warranty Card
KEY FEATURES:
If talk about Haier, then it is one of major company in the refrigerator industry in India. Haier brings a lot of features with this Haier model (HED-20CFDS) refrigerator.
Firstly, if you noticed that it comes with a single color option, which makes it easier to mold in your kitchen aesthetics. The refrigerator comes with a thick PUF (Polyurethane Foam) Insulation that prevent cool air to leak outside.
Due to this, stored food inside the refrigerator remains fresh for a longer time and consumes less power. You’ll also get deep bottle storage racks at the door side, which keep your big bottles steady while door openings.
With the refrigerator you get a very useful technology that allows you to make ice in just 1 Hour. If you see above, you’ll find that this is more quicker than the LG’s technology.
You don’t need to install a separate stabilizer with this refrigerator as it has ability to bear power fluctuation under the range of (135V∼290V). Although, it is not as wider as other brands are offering in their refrigerator units.
But, installing a separate stabilizer option is always there. If you really want one, then I suggest you to read my another amazing review article on best stabilizer for your refrigerator.
The refrigerator is best suites to family size of (2 to 3 members).
What's Good / Pros
- Modern Aesthetics
- Toughened Glass Shelves
- Clean & Safe Back
- Large Vegetable Box
- Anti Fungal Gasket
What's Bad / Cons
- Don't have Inverter Compressor leads to more power consumption
5. Candy (190 L) Direct Cool Single Door Refrigerator | Budget Friendly
Specifications:
- Brand – Candy
- Model – CDSD522190MS
- Color – Moon Silver
- Material – ABS
- BEE Ratings – 2 Star
- Item Weight – 32 Kg
- Freezer Capacity – 18 Liters
- Included Components – Refrigerator Unit
KEY FEATURES:
Candy is basically a subsidiary brand of Haier Electronics. Like the previous Haier refrigerator it also comes with the Turbo Icing Technology that provide ice in just an hour.
In this technology its thick PUF Insulation helps it in keeping cold air intact inside the refrigerator. Whereby the stored food inside the refrigerator remains fresh and healthy & ice forms faster.
Ample space at the door especially for large bottles. People usually have complaints about less space for large bottles at the door. But, here you can use 2L or above sizes of bottles easily at the mid section of the door.
Like other refrigerator here, it also run without stabilizer and keep the voltage steady under the range of (135V∼290V).
The outer surface of the refrigerator comes in leather finish except door, which gives it a plush feel. For the clearer visibility inside the refrigerator there are LED lights provided.
At this price point you will get many great features and technologies in this refrigerator. This is the perfect option for those who have less budget and family size of (2 – 3 people).
What's Good / Pros
- Good & Simple Design
- Very Budget Friendly
- Toughened Glass Shelves
- Door Lock
- Clean Back
What's Bad / Cons
- No Inverter Compressor leads to more Energy Consumption
- BEE 2 Star Efficiency Ratings
BONUS - Samsung (198 L) Direct Cool Inverter Single Door Refrigerator
Specifications:
- Brand – Samsung
- Model – RR21A2C2XDX/HL
- Color – Luxe Brown
- Material – Steel
- BEE Ratings – 4 Star
- Item Weight – 36 Kg 300 g
- Freezer Capacity – 24 Liters
- Included Components – 1 Refrigerator Unit, User Manual, and Warranty Card
KEY FEATURES:
In the bonus we have secured a masterpiece for you from Samsung. The most special thing in this refrigerator is its Digital touch control panel located outside at the door.
The company has named this technology as Digi Touch Cool, in which you’ve got 3 major controlling modes. The first one is Eco Mode that will helps in increase the overall efficiency of the refrigerator. Second one is e-Defrost Mode, which allows you to defrost your refrigerator’s freezer easily with just one touch.
And last is Fridge Power Cool Mode, which helps in providing instant or fast cooling to your food and beverages inside the refrigerator.
The rest of the features are similar to the Samsung refrigerator which I have previously reviewed. Like, it has an in-built stabilizer that provides stable current to your refrigerator unit under the range of (100V∼300V).
It also has Digital Inverter Compressor as it’s a Samsung fridge that has seven different speed function which adjusts according to cooling requirements. It helps in increasing the efficiency of the fridge along with better performance and less noise.
The food remains fresh and healthy even without power as it comes with a Smart Connect to Home Inverter feature. If you have solar panels system installed in your home, then you can run this refrigerator on that too.
Yes, it also has the ability to run on energy stored by solar power. You’ll also get deep bottle racks with ample space too, where you can easily store your 2L capacity bottle.
The refrigerator is perfectly goes for a family size of (2 to 3 members) and maximum of 4 members.
What's Good / Pros
- Modern Design with Recessed Handle
- Toughened Glass Shelves (bear weight up to 175 Kgs)
- Enjoy 6L of Extra Space
- Safe Clean Back
- Anti Bacterial Gasket
What's Bad / Cons
- Built Quality is not up to the mark
Conclusion:
This is all about the best refrigerator under 17000 in India. Here we have looked at the top 5 refrigerator which comes under the price range of 17000. I hope you found what you are looking for.
Let me remind you again at the last to read our comprehensive buyer’s guide before jumping straight to any decision. However, a refrigerator is not an appliance that is bought so often again and again. Rather, it is a product that usually has a longer life span.
Therefore, you should and we recommend you invest your money in it wisely.
If you have any queries, then feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below. And, do let us know, which one of these refrigerators you liked the most. We would love to hear from you. So, meet you in the next article.
Till then, Cheers!
