Today, a refrigerator is one of the most essential home appliances and it has become a must-have in all Indian homes. Since 1958, the fridge segment has undergone so many changes both price-wise and technically. While there are loads of refrigerator brands to choose from, you can easily get confused, I have made a blog post on the best refrigerator brands available in India. Read that before settling on a brand.

If you are looking for a fridge under ₹20,000, then this blog post will offer you the best-rated and reviewed refrigerators under twenty thousand. At this price range, you get a storage capacity of more than 200, and most of the models come equipped with an inverter feature as well.

If your family consists of more than 3 members, then this will be sufficient for use. Also for this price tag, you mostly get an energy-efficient refrigerator with a 3 or 4-star rating. And also includes features like a high–end refrigerator. I am listing only the single-door models here and these can be purchased through Amazon as well. These are tested by our in-house experts and some of them are based on user reviews.

List of 6 Best Refrigerators Under ₹20000 in India 2023

1. LG 215 L 4-Star Refrigerator

2. Whirlpool 215 L 5-Star Refrigerator

3. Godrej 236 L 2-Star Refrigerator

4. Samsung 225 L 4-Star Refrigerator

5. Haier 220 L 4-Star Refrigerator

6. Lloyd 225 L 3-Star Refrigerator

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1. LG 215 L 4-Star Refrigerator

★Why You Choose This Refrigerator

• Capacity:- Comes with 215 liters and this fridge is suitable for a family of more than 3 members. Also suitable for bachelors with more than a couple of roommates as well. The freezer capacity is 25 liters.
• Energy Rating:- 4-star energy rating with direct cool type and comes with electricity consumption of 139 units per year.
• Stabilizer Free:- Also equipped with stabilizer-free operation and can be used at a voltage level of 90-310V. If the voltage fluctuation is not within this range then you need to buy one separately.
• Toughened Glass:- The spill-proof glass shelves can withstand up to 175kg weight which means you can directly place heavy vessels on the shelf without worrying about breakage.
• Smart Inverter Compressor:- Designed to offer you uncompared performance, silent operation, and performance.
• Moist n Fresh:- The vegetable box at the bottom comes with a lid or cover which can maintain moisture sealing the freshness of the produce.
• Fast Ice Making:- LG is known for making the fastest ice and this model can make ice in just 1 hour (60 minutes).
• Other Features:- A spacious chiller, Anti rat bite, egg tray, and door lock are some of the other features of the LG refrigerator.

✔ Pros

• Comes with a large freezer 
• Smart inverter technology 
• Fast ice making 
• Consumes very less energy

❌ Cons

• The customer support must be a bit better

LG is one of the best-selling home appliance brands in India and they are well known for their Air conditioners and refrigerators. This specific model is no exception and comes with a load of features to consider. They are not just energy efficient and save you more but also durable and come with smart inverter compressor technology. No matter what your budget is, LG offers the same technology for moderately priced to high–end products with these features. Only the storage capacity and other features vary.

Unlike other brands, LG offers the solar smart feature. This means this specific model can work on solar energy but the requirement might vary from model to model. So remember to check that with the service provider and the solar panel needs to be purchased separately. The anti-bacterial gasket that can be seen on the edges of your refrigerator keeps the fridge squeaky clean and the food your store will be hygienic and free from bacteria and mold.

The manufacture warranty for this product is 1 year on product and 10 years on the compressor. So you get a durable product that can be with you for quite a long time. The only drawback that I felt that the brand could have implemented is that it does not come with a clean back. You can see the coil and the wiring, for under INR 20,000 some brands offer clean back. Apart from that, the brand does not compromise on the durability and quality of its refrigerators.

You also get various color options to choose from like the Scarlet Charm, Ruby, Glow, Shiny Steel, Hazzle Charm, Amber Steel, and Blue Glow. The one I tested was the Scarlet Charm which comes with floral prints on the door.

2. Whirlpool 215 L 5-Star Refrigerator

★Why You Choose This Refrigerator

• Capacity:- Comes with 215 liters storage capacity with 181 liters fresh food capacity and 14 liters freezer capacity. This refrigerator is suitable for medium to large-sized families.
• Energy Rating:- This model comes with a 5-star rating that can save you more on your electricity bills and comes with an annual electricity consumption of 107 units per year. And the type of this model is direct cool.
• Toughened Glass:- This model comes with durable and sturdy toughened glass shelves that are built to withstand heavyweight. No matter what you place on it!
• Stabilizer Free:- This fridge can work also in high voltage fluctuation within the range of 95V to 300V. You don’t need a stabilizer if the fluctuation is within the range. 
• Garden Freshness:- This model comes with 7 7-day garden fresh honeycomb design that controls moisture. This means your products are fresh for 7 days just like how you bought them.
• Vegetable Crisper:- The crisper includes lock-in technology that can control optimum moisture in the product and help it to be fresh for longer.
• Microblock Technology:- This feature can prevent 99% bacterial growth and intact freshness for longer.
• Magic Chiller:- Equipped with a magic chiller that can preserve milk for up to 12 hours and there is a magic chiller that is easy to slide and cools the bottles swiftly.
• Auto Connect to Inverter:- Also features automatically connect to the home inverter when there is a power cut. It can connect to >= 2.5KVA inverter connected to a power switch.
• Other Features:- Comes with jumbo storage for bottles which can accommodate up to 2L bottles and 5 1L bottles. Also comes with easy defrosting and insulated capillary technology.

✔ Pros

• Feature loaded 
• Efficient 
• Can keep producing fresh 
• Comes with an inverter

❌ Cons

• Made of cheap plastic

Whirlpool offers you a wide range of refrigerator models and they are energy efficient. The reason why people love this brand the most after LG is that it offers unique features. Though the features are more or less the same, I love how they bring out the uniqueness in everything. Like as the shelves and the vegetable box. I have mentioned them in the key features highlighted.

This refrigerator can easily handle stuff for 4 to 6 people and it’s super spacious. After using it for a month, I felt that the freezer gets accumulated with ice so easily and you need to defrost every 3 to 4 days. Apart from this the working condition of this specific model is so different from the rest in this list, I mean their inverter technology.

Another unique feature is their door design, it is built with utmost precision and craftsmanship and comes with a curved “crescent door design”. They are sturdy and include an arch handle. This feature is their benchmark of customer experience in their single-door models.

Equipped with an anti-bacterial gasket that can be taken off to keep the door liner clean, it also prevents the buildup of bacteria and fungi growth inside resulting in healthy and hygienic food for a longer time. These results are based on their lab testing and I have also tried to remove the gasket, but from my experience, the gasket once removed does not fit as well as how it must. So talk to the service provider about this condition.

Another drawback of this model is that this refrigerator has a freezer lock made of plastic and the back is not clean. You can see coil and wiring which freaks me a bit! I was expecting a clean back for this price tag.

3. Godrej 236 L 2-Star Refrigerator

★Why You Choose This Refrigerator

• Capacity:- Equipped with 236 liters storage capacity with 170 liters fresh food capacity and 63 liters freezer capacity. Suitable for families with 3 to 4 members as well as bachelors.
• Energy Rating:- 2-star power saving with an annual energy consumption of 243 kW units per year and the type of this specific model is frost-free.
• Toughened Glass:- The glass shelf can hold up to 150 kg of weight so you don’t have to worry about breakage anymore.
• Jumbo Veggie Box:- If you want a larger vegetable storage space then this fridge offers you the right space you want to store your produce.
• Stabilizer Free:- Includes a smart inverter compressor that can also work without a stabilizer with a voltage range of 90 to 310V.
• Large Aqua Space:- Equipped with 2.25L aqua storage that makes sure you can store all-sized pet bottles and juices in it.
• Other Features: An anti-bacterial gasket and large freezer space are some of the features that come with this model refrigerator. 

✔ Pros

• Stabilizer free 
• Comes with a spacious vegetable box 
• Includes a unique compressor

❌ Cons

• Pathetic after sales service

Godrej is also an excellent brand to consider. They come with hefty features and are one of the top-selling brands in India as well. They are better known for making thoughtful appliances in the country and provide uniform cooling with more space and also energy efficiency. But this specific product is not that energy-efficient compared to the others. But why I have listed this here is that they come with features of a high-end model for under INR 20,000.

You get two different color options for the same price range namely wine and Blue. The brand is offering free installation if purchased through Amazon and you need to request a demo with them once the order is delivered. This fridge comes equipped with a wide shelf which provides maximum storage space and offers a 1-year warranty on the product with 10 years on the compressor.

This model also comes with a reciprocatory compressor which assures greater efficiency, durability, and silent operation. If you are looking for a silent-operation refrigerator that comes with the features of an expensive one, then this is for you. But if you want an energy-saving fridge then you got to choose Whirlpool. Some users who have used the brand love using this specific model while other users have complained about their after-sales customer service.

4. Samsung 225 L 4-Star Refrigerator

★Why You Choose This Refrigerator

• Capacity:- Comes with 225 liters with a fresh food capacity of 201 liters and freezer capacity of 24 liters. Suitable for families with 4 or 5 members.
• Energy Rating:- 4-star power-saving rating with annual electricity consumption of 134 units per year. And the type of this model is direct cool.
• Toughened Glass:- You can now store your veggies, heavy pans, and pots directly on the shelves safely and conveniently. It can withstand up to 175kgs.
• Stabilizer Free:- Equipped with stabilizer-free operation and it can work automatically when there is no power supply. (Voltage range 100V – 300V)
• Vegetable Box:- Comes with a large storage box that allows you to store fruits and veggies in bulk and they can keep them fresh for up to 15 days.
• Base Stand Drawer:- There is an extra space to store your dry vegetables like onions and potatoes that do not need cooling.
• 10 Litre More Space:- This fridge comes with a new energy platform that gives you 10 liters more internal space.
• Other Features:- 5 in-1 mode like eco mode, power cool temp control, e-defrost and blackout notification, Antibacterial gasket, clean back, and less noise are some of the other features. 

✔ Pros

• Large capacity 
• Highly energy efficient 
• Stabilizer free 
• Comes with innovative features

❌ Cons

• Expensive

The most beautiful and eye-catching refrigerator on the list, Samsung offers ultimate-performing fridges that are energy efficient too. This specific model comes in alluring colors like paradise blue rhythmic twirl red and rhythmic twirl blue. The one I’m reviewing here is Paradise Blue and comes with a price tag of INR 20,290. The price of other colors might vary a bit and include the same features.

What I love the most about this model is that it comes with a clean back, unlike other models in the same price range. You will never see any pesky wiring and coiling at the back. The other feature that customers like is the fast cooling on demand. With a single touch, you get cold air that can cool down your vegetables and drinks. This home appliance comes with one year warranty on the product and 10 years on the compressor.

If your home is equipped with solar energy panels, then you can use this specific model from Samsung with electricity within 100v to 300v of the voltage range. While the product comes with loads of features and looks nice and unique, customers have complained about the outer body. I also felt the same, the body is strong enough but the product weighs above 30kgs. As the product is a freestanding installation type you don’t need to book an installation, but if you face any inconvenience you can contact their customer service.

5. Haier 220 L 4-Star Refrigerator

★Why You Choose This Refrigerator

• Capacity:- This 220-liter storage capacity refrigerator is suitable for small families. The fresh food capacity is 198 liters and the freezer capacity is 22 liters. This is a Direct cool type fridge.
• Energy Efficient:- 4-star rating and comes with electricity consumption of 90 units per year. Also, refer to the label to know more.
• Toughened Glass:- Equipped with strong glass shelves it can withstand heavy pots and pans for up to 120 Kgs.
• Stabilizer Free:- You don’t have to buy a separate stabilizer, as this comes with a heavy-duty compressor and the voltage ranges from 110 to 300 volts.
• Bottle Guard:- There is a dedicated space to store your water bottles or soft drinks, the shelves are also super durable and made of toughened shelves as well.
• Hour Icing Technology:- This feature allows you to make ice within an hour, you don’t have to wait too long to make ice with the super-fast cooling technology.
• Connect With Inverter:- You can connect the appliance to the home inverter to have uninterrupted performance when there is a power cut.
• Other Features: A clean back, sturdy external handle, bright LED inbuilt light, and quick defrost are some of the features that come with the product. 

✔ Pros

• Includes bottle guard 
• Automatically gets connected to the inverter 
• Durable 
• Clean back

❌ Cons

• You need to pull the door strongly to open

Haier offers Direct cool refrigerators that offer cooling beyond the others! I am reviewing two models from the same brand here. The 200 L refrigerator and the 242 L refrigerator, both offer the same features but the 242 L one is less expensive and comes with a 3-star rating. The one I’m reviewing here is the 220 L DC refrigerator.

After using it for a while now, I felt that the door magnet is super strong and you need to put in your effort every time you open the fridge. And the installation part was a bit hard and you might need to book installation with the brand if you are stuck in the middle while installing the refrigerator. Also equipped with an anti-fungal gasket that can prevent germs and bacteria from entering the refrigerator thus it can keep food longer and fresher.

Also comes with a clean back which is framed with super-strong material that can keep the wiring and internal safe. If you have kids around, you can rest assured with the Haier 220 L home appliance. The inverter DC technology has direct and strong cooling airflow inside the unit that can keep the food longer and fresher. You get two different variants from the same model, both are equipped with Inverter technology and fall under INR 20,000.

6. Lloyd 225 L 3-Star Refrigerator

★Why You Choose This Refrigerator

• Capacity:- Comes with 225 liters storage capacity and is suitable for small to medium-sized families and bachelors. The type of this fridge is direct cool.
• Stabilizer Free:- This model is capable of working without a stabilizer as well. You can use it at a wide voltage range. Talk to the service provider about this.
• Toughened Glass:- Includes 3 toughened glass shelves with Fleximax Design that allow you to store a wide range of vessels of all shapes and sizes in this product as you can adjust them efficiently as needed.
• Bactshield Technology:- This feature can prevent bacterial growth by up to 99% and offers long-lasting freshness to your food.
• Energy-efficient:- 3-star rating with electricity consumption of 164 units per year. To know more refer to the label.
• Honeycomb Design:- The crisper is crafted in a way that can seal the moisture in the product and helps maintain the right level of humidity keeping things fresh for longer.
• Other Features:- 2 L bottle storage, Home Inverter connect, and fast ice making are some of the other features of the product.

✔ Pros

• Large capacity 
• Can prevent bacterial growth 
• Quick ice making 
• Comes with a honeycomb design

❌ Cons

• Basic features 
• Expensive

I was in doubt about whether to buy them or not as I had seen them common in any of the houses. But took a chance to buy the Lloyd refrigerator just for their technology, which I have never seen in any of the above-mentioned refrigerator brands. The concealed capillary and suction technology that comes with this model offers enhanced cooling by sealing the refrigerants offering enhanced cooling efficiency.

 If you are looking for a refrigerator with all those top-selling model features with an affordable price tag, then this is what I suggest you try. Priced within INR 20,000, as the price may vary I am not including the exact price here. The premium aesthetic look is also the reason for choosing this refrigerator. It features an elegant product design with crown crown-shaped door that can complete all home décor and kitchen as well.

Like other brands mentioned in this post, this also includes a door gasket which ensures that the food you have stored is free from fungus and bacteria. It maintains freshness for a long time so it’s time to stock up on your groceries for a week or so. The product comes with a 1-year warranty on the product and 9 years on the compressor.

Frequently Ask Questions

1. Which brand of refrigerator is reliable?

The reliability of the fridge depends on the model you choose, while some prefer expensive ones that are suitable for their large-sized families. Some prefer small ones that come with minimal features. The two brands that I felt reliable after reviewing the Whirlpool and LG.

2. How to choose the right refrigerator?

Consider the space of your kitchen before settling on a brand, consider the style and configuration. Then try to note down the features like the capacity, storage, color, and finish. The capacity is the most essential feature you need to consider when buying a fridge of any brand.

3. How to tell my refrigerator is dying?

You can spot a wide range of alerts that signal you about the fridge dying like the food going bad, excess frost, cracks in the shelves, being noisy, and getting too hot. Make sure to check these signals and try to replace your refrigerator as soon as possible. The maximum age of a fridge is between 10 to 12 years.

4. Which fridges have the most issues?

I would say that the bottom ones with an ice dispenser of all models are likely to have common issues. Side-by-side and single-door models are most likely to have issues. Consider the door style before buying, as the market is flooded with loads of brands and styles out there.

5. How to choose the right storage capacity refrigerator?

Consider the size of your family, If your family is small with a couple of people then 150 to 250 would be enough. But when it’s more than 3 or 4 then go the 250 – 350 liter capacity fridges.