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How to choose a refrigerator for your home: expert advice

In this article, our editorial team deals with the question of how to choose the right refrigerator in 2020. Before buying a refrigerator, you need to study the wide range of offers on the market in advance and decide what functions and capabilities your refrigerator should have.

We have come all this way and in this article we will provide expert advice and recommendations on how to choose a refrigerator. At the end of the article they made detailed rating of refrigerators 2020 based on the purchase budget. The rating, for ease of selection, is divided into segments up to 20 000 rub., up to 30 000 rub., up to 40000r.

The importance of choosing the right refrigerator

  • Cost. The store will offer you many options with unnecessary features for which you will overpay. Familiarize yourself with the basic functions before choosing.
  • Compatibility. The size and location of the installation is crucial and should not be neglected.
  • Comfort. Pay attention to the little things - the arrangement of shelves, cameras and light plays a decisive role in comfort.
  • Profitability. Correctly chosen size and usable volume will save on electricity.
  • Durability. The most important selection criterion. We advise you to choose a well-known company, pay attention to reviews and ratings to choose the best refrigerator.

See also - Rating of the best refrigerators in 2020 (TOP 10)

We calculate the size and useful volume of the refrigerator

If you are choosing a refrigerator for a house or apartment, you definitely need to get a tape measure before buying. The choice of the installation site must be approached with all responsibility. Think about the place where you will be install refrigerator, it should not interfere with the passage, the doors should open and close freely, there should be a socket near the installation site. Some models require a water connection, which should be taken care of in advance.

Expert opinion
Alexey Yaroshin
Technology consultant. Experience in Mvideo - 7 years
If you choose a refrigerator to replace the old one, then you should choose one that is identical in size and design. Then you won't have any installation problems.

Standard sizes 60x60x150 cm will be an excellent solution for small kitchens. Expert advice - it is necessary to select the sizes taking into account the size of the kitchen and the availability of free space on it.A tall refrigerator is not always the best choice, if your height is below average, when choosing, you need to make sure whether it is comfortable to get items from the upper shelves, it may be more convenient to give preference to a short and shallow, but wide model. The standard height is 1.5-2 m.

Useful volume refrigerator is an important selection criterion. According to experts, when determining the required volume, it must be borne in mind that the products should not be stored close to, but at a short distance for air circulation. With the same external dimensions, the usable volume can be different.

Standard solutions for one or two people are 180-250 liters. For a family of up to 5 people, the 350+ liter model is suitable. If this is not enough, then you should pay attention to the side-by-side system cabinet with a volume of 500 liters or more. ( See also: How to choose and install a built-in refrigerator )

we calculate the useful volume of the refrigerator

Types of refrigerating chambers and their purpose

Single-chamber refrigerators are the best choice for summer cottages

The smallest models are equipped with only one door, behind it there is either one refrigerating chamber, there are also options with a very small freezer (NTO - low-temperature compartment). A great option for one or two people or a small office. Experts advise to choose this particular type of refrigerators for summer cottages. ( See also: Why do you need a voltage regulator for refrigerators )

Types of NTO:

  • without labeling - in such a compartment it is allowed to store products for several days;
  • one star - temperatures up to -6 ° C, food storage is possible up to two weeks;
  • two stars - down to -12 ° C, - shelf life within three months;
  • three stars - down to -18 ° C - shelf life one year.

Multi-compartment refrigerators

Two-compartment refrigerators are the most popular. The first is refrigeration and the second is freezing. Most of the refrigerator is occupied by the refrigerating chamber. It contains metal or glass shelves and containers for storing food. The glass shelves are easy to clean and the grilles do not interfere with the air circulation. Any combination of shelves and containers can be created inside the unit. ( See also: How to choose a two-compartment refrigerator - rating of the best 2019 )

types of refrigerators

Most often, the freezer is located under the refrigerator, but there are also models in which it is located at the top. Freezers located at the bottom have a larger volume than those at the top.

Important:

On some models it is possible to change the side of the door opening, from left to right or right to left, which is important during installation.

Three-compartment refrigerators have a “freshness preservation zone”. In this compartment, the temperature is maintained from zero to two degrees above zero. The zero temperature chamber is designed to store perishable foods - in this compartment they will retain their taste and freshness longer.

Side-by-Side refrigerators are ideal for large families. The freezer is located on the side. The standard parameters of such a unit are 180x80x100 cm.

Expert opinion
Alexey Yaroshin
Technology consultant. Experience in Mvideo - 7 years
If you have not yet decided which refrigerator for your home is better to choose, I recommend taking a two-compartment refrigerator with a freshness zone and the location of the freezer below. According to experts and buyers, this option is the most convenient and most popular.

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Selecting the type of defrost / freeze of the refrigerator

Manufacturers in 2019-2020 offer two types No frost and drip system.

Advantages of the drip system:

  • products are less weathered;
  • low price compared to NoFrost.

Better in 2020 choose a refrigerator with No Frost system... Benefits:

  • no need to constantly defrost;
  • frost and ice do not appear due to air circulation and maintaining a constant temperature;
  • the temperature is evenly distributed, food is stored longer;
  • all condensate is collected in a tray, from which it is enough to pour out the liquid 1-2 times a year;
  • lower power consumption compared to other types.

As you can see, refrigerators with a No Frost defrost system are more practical and convenient to use. Relying on the conditions and pace of life of a modern person, almost all manufacturers strive to equip their product with the latest technology.

See also - 10 best refrigerators under 15,000 rubles according to customer reviews

Number of refrigerator compressors

number of compressors in the refrigerator

Refrigerators are manufactured with one or two compressors. If one compressor is installed, the freezer and refrigerator compartment are powered by the same motor. Heavy loads wear out the engine. We advise you to buy a refrigerator with two compressors installed, this option will be more reliable.

The advantage of refrigerators with two compressors:

  • the ability to turn off one chamber, and leave the other on - you can wash the freezer without turning off the refrigerator
  • independent temperature - when the doors of the refrigerating chamber are opened, only one compressor works to restore the temperature
  • durability

Crank compressor or linear compressor? The choice is quite simple, as studies have shown that refrigerators with linear compressors retain more vitamins and minerals in food. ( See also: Inverter compressor in the refrigerator: pros and cons )

Important:

Refrigerators with two compressors always consume more electricity.

Energy class and noise level

refrigerator energy class
The noise level should be less than 40 dB, it is this noise level that is comfortable for the home. ( See also: Rating of the quietest refrigerators according to customer reviews )

The refrigerator operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so it is very important to choose the most economical option. The most economical are units of class "A ++", "A +", "A", then refrigerators of classes "B" and "C" follow in terms of efficiency. Anything below "C" is not worth buying!

Let's pay attention to the diagram below, based on the graphs it can be seen that the class "A ++" consumes 40% less electricity than "C". In terms of years of operation, the amount of savings is noticeable.

Important:

Follow the trends in energy saving, in 2020 experts recommend choosing a refrigerator class "A ++" or "A +". Read also: How much does the refrigerator consume electricity per month

Selecting a refrigerator climate class

refrigerator climate class

To choose a climate class, it is enough to know the average temperature limits of the room in which the refrigerator will be located. When choosing a refrigerator for your home, this criterion is not so important. In 90% of cases, N - SN models will do.

The climate class is marked with the letters N, SN, ST, T.

  • N - from +16aboutFrom to +32aboutFROM;

Important:

If the refrigerator breaks down and an expert assessment reveals that the operation does not correspond to the climatic class, the manufacturer's warranty will not be valid.

See also - What is the climate class of the refrigerator

Freezer class selection

The freezer class is indicated by snowflakes:

  • 2 snowflakes - temperature up to -12

The simplest freezers are in single-compartment refrigerators, some of which do not drop below -6 ° C.

Additional functions

Additional functions affect the price, so we advise you to choose the most necessary and useful ones.

Ice maker - there are two types, a dispensary for an ox or ordinary ice cells. The premium segment is equipped with an automatic icemaker, which must be connected to the water supply. You can choose a semi-automatic option - water is poured into the tank manually, which is less convenient, but cheaper and easier.

Antibacterial coating - silver ions are used, which prevent the growth of bacteria and microbes.

Super freeze –The mode is used for quick freezing, the temperature drops for a short time to -24 ° C. For the refrigerating chamber there is a similar mode, which lowers the temperature to -2 ° C.

Open door indicator - if the door is not closed, or does not fit snugly, a signal is emitted.

Expert opinion
Alexey Yaroshin
Technology consultant. Experience in Mvideo - 7 years
For giving, additional functions are not needed at all. Choose the simplest options with fewer features.

additional functions in the refrigerator

Design

The shape and color scheme should be in harmony with the furnishings and colors of the kitchen. Today, designs are presented in any color and from various materials, from the usual metal to wood.

Advice:

A matter of taste! Choose what you like.

Which refrigerator is better to choose 2020: expert advice

As promised, here are some expert tips on how to choose a refrigerator for your home or garden.

  1. Consider the place where the refrigeration unit will stand. He shouldn't be inconvenient.
  2. Glass is better than plastic, glass shelves are more durable and easier to care for. Glass is more transparent than plastic, convenient when searching on the upper shelves.
  3. Check the seals when buying, they must be elastic and the refrigerator should open without any extra effort.
  4. The best models are equipped with the NoFrost system, it is easier to care for them.
  5. Inspect the selected model before plugging it into the outlet. So you can recognize low-quality plastic - an unpleasant smell comes from it.
  6. If the unit will be used by no more than 5 people, choose an unit with a volume of no more than 300 liters.
  7. A single-chamber model will be an excellent option for a summer residence. Home is better to choose with two or three cameras.
  8. A view with a "recessed" handle in the case will help save space in a small kitchen. Pay attention to the narrow patterns.
  9. The noise level should not exceed 40 dB.
  10. The options on casters are more practical than on legs.

See also - rating of the best built-in refrigerators of 2020

Rating of refrigerator manufacturers in 2020

  • 22% – Atlan (JSC "Atlant", Minsk, Belarus);
  • 18% - in equal proportions, 9% of sales are accounted for by brands:
  1. Samsung (Samsung Group, Seoul, Korea);
  2. Liebherr (Liebherr-International.AG, Biberach an der Ries, Germany);
  • 14% - 7% each share:
  1.  Lg (LG Electronics Inc., Seoul, Korea / production: Dorokhovo settlement, Ruzsky district, Moscow region);
  2.  Indesit (Indesit Company, Fabriano, Italy);
  • 15% - 5% each fall on:
  1.  Beko (Koch Holding, Istanbul, Turkey / assembly plant Kirzhach, Vladimir region);
  2.  Bosch (Robert Bosch GmbH, assembly in Germany and Slovenia);
  3. Sharp (Sharp Corporation, Osaka, Japan);
  • 12% - 4% each, respectively, is covered by products of domestic producers:
  1. Biryusa(JSC "Krasnoyarsk Refrigerator Plant" Biryusa ", Krasnoyarsk);
  2. POZIS (SC "Rostec", JSC "PO" Plant named after Sergo ", Zelenodolsk, Tatarstan);
  3. Saratov (LLC "SEPO-ZEM", Saratov);
  • 19% - others.

As we can see, Atlant is leading in 2019 and 2020. Relatively cheap prices and excellent quality allowed them to gain trust. Rely on this rating when choosing a company.

See also - 12 best refrigerators from 50,000 rubles according to customer reviews

Rating of the selection of technical characteristics and additional functions

  • number of chambers: two-chamber (85%); Side-by-side - wide two doors (10%); single-chamber (3%); three chamber and multi-chamber (2%);
  • layout and location of the freezer: bottom (67%), top (23%), side (6%);
  • height, see: low to 125 (9%), ≤ 150 and ≤ 170 (12% each), ≤ 180 (15%), ≤ 190 (24%), ≤ 200 (16%), and above (11% );
  • useful volume (l): up to 200 (21%), ≤ 250 (47%), ≤ 300 (17%), ≤ 350 (6%), ≤ 400 (6%);
  • energy consumption, class: "A" (39%), "A +" (50%), "A ++" (11%);
  • noise level, dB: ≤ 38 (13%), ≤ 40 (40%), ≤ 42 (32%), ≤ 44 (14%), and above (3%);

Most Popular Features

  • overhanging doors (21%);
  • antibacterial protection (16%);
  • with Full No Frost (9%);
  • fast freezing (13%);
  • door closing notification (12%);
  • rapid cooling and freezing (5%);
  • and 3% each - vacation mode, child protection, and inverter compressor;

Additional features

  • hidden door handles (34%);
  • double-circuit cooling (20%);
  • touch display (16%);
  • freshness zone (11%);
  • deodorization (9%);
  • ice generation (6%);
  • two compressors (4%).

Paying attention to this rating, you can understand which of the additional features buyers considered the most important.

Also on our website you can read the article “5 unsuccessful refrigerator models“Which we do not recommend taking.

Top 4 best budget refrigerators under 20,000 rubles

In the segment of inexpensive refrigerators up to 20,000 rubles, it makes no sense to count on any additional functions. Each manufacturer will give you roughly the same set. You need to decide if you are ready to tinker with manual defrosting or if it is better to pay extra for No frost. We've handpicked the best models available from retailers as of August 2020.

ATLANT XM 4010-022

Benefits:

  • Large volume 283 - freezer 115 liters, refrigerator 168 liters.
  • Great price from 16,000 rubles
  • Dimensions 60x63x161 cm
  • Low noise level
  • bottom freezer
  • convenient containers on the door
  • For small sizes, powerful freezing 4.5kg / day
  • Energy saving class A - 325 kWh / year
  • Good quality, 36 months warranty

Disadvantages:

  • Drip defrost system
  • Sometimes buyers notice the appearance of a "fur coat" on the back wall, so you need to periodically defrost the refrigerator.
  • For defrosting, you will have to move the refrigerator - the pallet is at the back.

In general, ATLANT XM 4010-022 is an ideal budget refrigerator, which is distinguished by its large volume and ease of use. The disadvantages are inherent in all state employees with a drip defrost system.

See also - The best home freezers according to customer reviews

ATLANT XM 4021-000

The older brother of the XM 4010-022 model has all the same advantages and disadvantages. By paying 3000 rubles, you get a larger volume of the refrigerator by 52 liters, which is quite significant.

Benefits:

  • An even larger volume of the refrigerating chamber is 230 liters versus 168, the total volume is 345 liters.
  • More expensive than XM 4010-022 by 3000 rubles, the average price is 19,000 rubles.
  • Dimensions 60x63x186 cm
  • Attractive design
  • Consumes 354 kWh / year
  • All other advantages are no different from the XM 4010-022 model

Disadvantages:

Exactly the same as in the model above, and they are associated with a drip manual defrosting system. You need to periodically defrost the refrigerator for correct operation.

BEKO RCNK 335K00 W

The first representative in the segment of state employees with the No frost system. The average price is 21,000 -22,000 rubles, which slightly exceeds the criteria of our rating, but still fits into the overall picture. The functionality is practically the same, everything is standard for state employees.

Benefits:

  • The No frost system is the main giant plus for the money.
  • Compact. Dimensions 54x60x201cm. Width 54 centimeters - the narrowest refrigerator, perfect for limited space or the need to fit into a "niche".
  • Roomy - volume 300 liters.
  • Electromechanical control.
  • 4 drawers in the freezer.
  • Freezing capacity - 7 kg / day.
  • Signals about an open door.
  • Low noise level - 40 dB.
  • 24 months warranty.

Disadvantages:

  • There are not many reviews on the Internet, mostly all positive.
  • There are complaints about the quality of the materials. We think this is common for budget models.

Indesit EF 16

Another representative from a well-known brand with a noufrost system and a price of 20,000 - 22,000 rubles. It differs from BEKO in reduced height, but increased width and depth of 60x64x167 cm. Accordingly, the useful volume has also decreased to 256 liters. At the same time, the refrigerator compartment is of sufficient size, and the freezer is not large - 75 liters.

Benefits:

  • All the same No frost. Atlant for 16,000 rubles gives more volume with similar functionality. But No frost gives Indesite a big plus. If you are not ready to engage in manual defrosting, choose between Indesit and BEKO.
  • Spacious refrigerating chamber - 181 liters.
  • Climatic class N, ST. Energy saving class A, 342 kWh / year.
  • Convenient display inside - allows you to accurately control the temperature.

Disadvantages:

  • Small freezer - 75 liters.
  • Noisy - based on customer reviews.
  • 12 months warranty

Rating of the best from 20,000 rubles to 30,000

This segment is closer to the budget than the average, so the choice of functions will not differ much. Distinctive features of this segment: No frost, electronic control, large volume, energy saving A +. The rating is compiled taking into account the cost, respectively, at the end there will be more functional models. We have taken the best deals from each manufacturer.

Indesit DF 4180 W and Indesit DFE 4200 W, DF 4181

Manufactured in Russia. Series 4000 from Indesit have common features and a similar cost of about 23,000 rubles, but there is a significant difference from which it is worth starting from. The size of the refrigerating and freezing chambers 4180 W - 227/106 liters. height 180 cm, 4180 W - 253/75 l 200 cm. Depending on your needs, you can choose the appropriate option.

Benefits:

  • No frost
  • Energy saving A +
  • LED backlight - bright
  • Design - modern look
  • Large shelf positioning options
  • Two drawers of the freshness zone - the smells of vegetables and fruits do not mix.
  • Super Freeze Mode - Super Freeze
  • Price

Disadvantages:

  • 12 months warranty
  • Electromechanical control - in more expensive models, electronic.
  • No temperature display
  • No indication of an open door
  • Acceptable noise - 70% of buyers report quiet operation, 30% report noise. Apparently, everyone has different evaluation criteria. We do not recommend buying into an apartment or studio.

The bottom line. Roomy fridge for reasonable money with full No frost.

Indesit DF 5200

By paying 2,000 - 3,000 rubles, you can purchase Indesit 5000 series. Compared to the predecessor series, you get an electronic temperature control Smart Control and a display with temperature indication. The average cost is 25,000 -26,000 rubles.

Benefits:

  • No frost
  • Electronic temperature control Smart Control - several sensors constantly monitor the temperature, helping to avoid fluctuations.
  • Display with temperature indication
  • Sound indication of an open door
  • Super cool, super freeze
  • Roomy - volume 359l
  • Pull-out freezer shelves, which are fixed with stops.
  • 2 separate drawers of the freshness zone
  • Clever door shelf for bottles, with fixation.

Disadvantages:

  • Noisiness - almost all refrigerators with No frost in the budget segment have this drawback. We would even call it a "feature". We have read all the reviews of Yandex Market about this model, there is a factory defect with the pallet. Here is a quote from one of them: "The plastic tray for water touches (or rather, lies on the motor, because of this rattling occurs. Therefore, the spouse unscrewed two bolts, raised the tray higher and fixed it again! And that's it! It works silently, freezes more than qualitatively, We are VERY happy with the purchase! "
  • The smell of plastic is only at first. Again, the "feature" of budget models. There is a little life hack - to wash the refrigerator with a solution of water and vinegar, the smell disappears almost immediately.
  • Limited warranty compared to competitors - 12 months.

ATLANT XM 4425-089 ND

Huge refrigerator 206 cm high and 342 liters in volume. (314 liters of useful volume) from the Belarusian brand. The model is quite new, but has already collected a lot of positive reviews. The cost is 29,980 rubles (marketers know their stuff). The No frost freezing system, which is somewhat unusual for Atlanta, mainly produces refrigerators with a manual type.

Benefits:

  • No frost.
  • Powerful compressor - freezes up to 7kg. per day.
  • Super cooling, super freezing, temperature display, timer
  • Open door indication
  • Vacation mode, child protection
  • Sophisticated ergonomics - 3 adjustable shelves, 2 separate drawers for the freshness zone, 4 drawers in the freezer
  • Large usable volume
  • Modern design - similar to older brothers Samsung and LG
  • 3 years warranty

Disadvantages:

  • The model is new, there are very few reviews. You should only rely on brand credibility.

An excellent model in terms of price / quality ratio. You can also pay attention to XM 4425-069 ND, XM 4521-000 ND, XM 4424-049 ND - about the same thing, with minor differences in the design and volume of the chambers. The main functionality of this series is similar, the quality is on the same level.

Liebherr CUsl 2811

Representative of the German brand. We cannot give the TOP of this model, but it is worth mentioning it. The average price is about 30,000 rubles. What features are offered at this cost? Absolutely the same thing that Atlant and Indesit offer in their refrigerators up to 20,000 rubles. But here you get a premium brand and high quality materials. It is enough to go to the reviews on the Yandex market, you can immediately see how attentive the manufacturer is to its customers, they respond to each customer, to each review. In terms of functionality, it is correct to compare with the beginning of our top, so we will only highlight the features. Adherents of the brand believe and so understand what they are overpaying for.

Features:

  • Drip defrost system
  • class A ++ (174 kWh / year)
  • 263L - total volume, small freezer for 2 drawers 53L.
  • Stainless steel handle with integrated pusher
  • Refrigerator material - stainless steel
  • A ++ - 174 kWh / year, savings come first
  • Branded shelf for bottles
  • Compactness - 55cm. width
  • SmartFrost technologies
  • Produced in Bulgaria, 24 months warranty. There is a detailed review on the otzovik https://otzovik.com/review_6087499.html, we recommend that you familiarize yourself, the buyer described the experience of two years of operation in small details. Our editorial team recommends paying 5-7 thousand rubles in addition and purchasing a model from the segment of 40 thousand rubles.

Refrigerator rating from 30,000 to 40,000 rubles

The most interesting price segment. A-brands Samsung, LG, Liebherr, Bosh with decent functionality and excellent quality are joining the fight for buyers. Note that Samsung is in first place by the number of sales, a full-fledged leader of the top.

Samsung RB-30 J3200EF

One of the most worthy and affordable offers from the RB-30 series, the average price is 35,000 rubles. In this series there is a model cheaper by 3000 rubles RB-30 J3000WW, differs in color and lack of a display.

Benefits:

  • No frost - a distinctive feature of the manufacturer
  • Very quiet 39 dB
  • Inverter Compressor Digital Inverter - 10 Years Warranty
  • Roomy - 213 l. / 93 l. useful volume
  • Energy saving A + (272 kWh / year)
  • Spacious door shelves, lockable medicine drawer, easy slide, better lighting than LG, bottle shelf
  • Additional functions: display (very informative menu), "vacation" mode, door re-hanging, open door indication, All-around Cooling uniform temperature distribution, super freezing
  • Quality materials, no smell.
  • Great design
  • Assembling Poland, 12 months. warranty

Disadvantages:

  • Tray for 6 eggs
  • No freezer backlight
  • Ice maker and molds missing

On sale you can find RB-33 J3420BC - stylish black and RB-33 J3200WW, which are 4000 rubles more expensive. Surcharge for height 185cm. and a volume of 328 liters. Otherwise, there are no differences.

LG GA-B389 SMQZ

A competitor to Samsung's RB-30. Similar functions and price 34,000 rubles. The main feature is the presence of an inverter compressor, display, control from a smartphone and No frost. Pay attention to the spaciousness, almost all models in this category from LG are outperformed by Samsung.

Benefits:

  • Total no frost
  • Inverter compressor
  • Display, the ability to operate from a smartphone
  • Additional functions: eco mode, quick freezing, door reversal, sound indication of open door, Multi air flow, vacation mode
  • Fresh zone with odor absorption filter
  • Reliable shelves, quality materials, stainless steel, two lockable boxes on the door
  • Dimensions 59.5 × 64.3 × 173.7 cm, useful volume 261 liters.
  • Economical А ++ 207 kWh / year
  • Smart diagnostics, an interesting function that allows you to call LG support, bring your smartphone to the sensor and it will signal what the breakdown is.
  • Quiet operation thanks to inverter compressor

Disadvantages:

  • Compared to Samsung RB-30, the capacity is less. 3 liter cans cannot be delivered without removing one shelf.
  • Inconvenient door shelves separated by a "useless" divider
  • Short connection cable
  • You cannot put a microwave or TV on top, you can damage your "brains"
  • You can't put it in a niche, there is a cooling grid in the side walls, the refrigerator will overheat

If you need a bigger model, pay attention to LG GA-B429 SMQZ, an older model of the same series. Price from 38,000 rubles. Dimensions 59.5 × 64.3 × 190.7 cm, 302 liters. The advantages and disadvantages are similar to the GA-B389.

Samsung RB-37 J5200WW

Two-meter giant with a price of 40,000 rubles. based on data from Yandex makreta, but in practice it costs 42,000 rubles. Height 201 cm, volume 367 liters. The advantages are similar to the above RB-30 J3200EF, the main difference being the volume. Added an additional section of the freshness zone, there are two of them. The rest of the refrigerator is the same as the RB-30 J3200EF, so re-read all the advantages and disadvantages that we wrote above.

Bosch KGN39VL17R

Great option from a German brand. A spacious two-meter model with a useful volume of 315 liters. A distinctive feature - AirFreshFilter antibacterial filter, which removes all odors from the refrigerator. The rest of the functionality is standard.

Benefits:

  • No frost
  • Volume 315L.
  • Additional functions: door re-hanging, display, electronic temperature control, AirFreshFilter, open door indication, super freezing, super cooling, food storage calendar
  • Many options for the arrangement of shelves

Disadvantages:

  • Noisy
  • No separate ice shelf
  • Energy efficiency class: A. Competitors A + and A ++
  • Non-inverter compressor

A very controversial model that loses to LG and Samsung. Although the brand is German, it is produced in Russia.

Liebherr CUwb 3311, Liebherr CUfr 3311

Compact and elegant model from the Bulgarian brand. In this segment, this option is the narrowest 55 cm., Height 181 cm, capacity 294 liters. Premium quality, reliability and durability, comfortable pusher handles, but poor technical equipment. The price is about 37,000 rubles.

Benefits:

  • Quality materials
  • Stylish appearance, SwingLine design
  • SmartFrost - less frost is formed, the refrigerator rarely needs to be defrosted.
  • Additional features: door re-hanging, super freezing, super cooling
  • Economical A ++
  • Quiet thanks to the drip system
  • Pusher handles, very convenient to open and close
  • Made in Bulgaria, 2 years warranty.

Disadvantages:

  • Drip defrost system
  • One regulator per refrigerator and freezer

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47 thoughts on “How to choose a refrigerator for your home: expert advice”

  1. Vlad:

    Cool, but no expert opinion.

    1. amaksil1:

      How is it not? Directly rated and compiled by experts. This is real sales analytics. Based on the rating of models and manufacturers, it is easy to choose the product that is right for you.

  2. Lizaveta:

    Useful stuff!

  3. Albina:

    And I liked the article, sensible

  4. Anna:

    Oh yes - we also looked at a lot of things before we picked up the model that suits us. We stopped at Indesite in the end, never regretted it

  5. Albina:

    we took Hotpoint, the best value for money, I think. They are relatively inexpensive, there is no need to get into loans, and the functions are very advanced and the quality is Italian

  6. Margo:

    It is necessary to take not only with noufrost, but also with the functions of super freezing and super cold, as in mine from the hotpoint, the fresh ones are really blown out longer, and if there is also an active oxygen function, then it’s just cool, and not smells and everything fresh much longer

  7. Vladimir:

    You all write here about the quality of your refrigerators. How much of these models do you use?

    1. amaksil1:

      Almost all brand models of refrigerators work for a long time, on average from 10 years. If you study the reviews on the Yandex market about the model before buying, it is unlikely that you will encounter any problems in the near future, after the purchase.
      Budget models are more prone to malfunctions. Take the same Atlant (budget models), it breaks down quite often.

  8. Krll:

    Refrigerators No Frost - no ice, they have a significant negative feature - foam.
    It is located in the refrigerator compartment and in the freezer.
    I used the No Frost refrigerator for a long time until my friends said that there is foam and in any
    case he poisons people. I took it and unscrewed the back walls and threw out the foam. In the freezer
    the evaporator is slightly secured with an elastic band, everything works. In the refrigerator compartment I had to
    re-glue the valve, plus the air flows have changed and the distribution of cold has changed, but in general everything is fine.
    Immediately, all the household noticed that there was clean air in the refrigerator.

    As a result, drip refrigerators are preferred.

  9. Lera:

    Not a bad article, it came in handy when choosing a new refrigerator. We have just decided on the model, and an ad on Avito came in handy. As a result, they took what they wanted, but at a price significantly lower than the market price. The refrigerator is absolutely new, everything is in order, it works perfectly, no complaints. We were very pleased with this purchase.

  10. Rita:

    Thanks for the info. Recently we were just puzzled by the choice of a new refrigerator, your article turned out to be very useful. Plus, they found a very advantageous offer for sale on Avito. We took a brand new refrigerator at a significantly reduced price. No defects, really new, works great and saved very well)

  11. Olesya:

    Recently we bought an apartment and needed to be furnished with furniture and appliances. And of course, first of all you need a refrigerator. We were recommended the Atlant refrigerator, looked at it, evaluated it and eventually bought the Atlant XM 4426-009 ND. The exterior is beautiful, it looks stylish and fits perfectly into any apartment design. Very quiet, spacious, large freezer. In general, everyone was satisfied with the purchase, a wonderful refrigerator for a quite affordable price, we did not overpay for the brand, we received high quality equipment cheaper than famous brands.

  12. Valentine:

    Personally, I have been using the ATLANT refrigerator (model XM-4008) for a long time and do not regret it at all. The capacity is beyond praise: we have a large family, and it is a rare event that there is no place in the refrigerator. Well, you can guess how much a family with three children usually buys. The price, by the way, is very decent. Comparing the models on the website, it can be seen that the freezing power of this model is not the highest. Honestly, I have never experienced any problems with this. Everything is frozen and preserved: from ice to meat. It is not surprising that this particular model is in the first place in popularity.

  13. Olga:

    I bought myself a two-chamber Atlantian refrigerator, it has been working perfectly for a year now, there are no problems with it, everything is fine! I was also pleased that the cost was acceptable and much cheaper compared to the Chinese!

  14. Sasha:

    We looked at different reviews on refrigerators from Atlant and recently bought from the 2015 series, they turned out to be good. You can find them even at discounts now, and this is despite the fact that the prices are not very high.

  15. Oksana:

    Interesting article. Many useful arguments can be derived from this, which can later be used when choosing a refrigerator. For example, when I was choosing a refrigerator for myself, I proceeded, first of all, from the calculation of the pricing policy. Most of all I liked the Atlant XM-4008 refrigerator at an affordable price. This unit also suited me with its characteristics. I like that he keeps the products in the top five. That is quite roomy and that the freezer is located at the bottom. Plus, I like that it does not make noise during operation and it consumes a minimum of electricity.

  16. Yulia:

    I would like to note that in our time, the variety of refrigerators is really a brand that has retained its service life in comparison with others and we can say that the price is Atlant, I have a refrigerator and a washing machine at home, problems with either no for a year.

  17. Anna:

    I have been using the Atlant refrigerator (model XM-6221-180) for the third year already. We chose this one from the variety, as it suited both the price and functionality. And I will say it is no worse than more expensive brands. It freezes perfectly, there is even a super freezing function, for example, to quickly freeze ice. Very roomy, in the refrigerator section there are 4 shelves and 2 drawers for vegetables and fruits. And also in the freezer 3 drawers. The materials from which the shelves and boxes are made are good, nothing burst or shattered. And the refrigerator works quietly. In addition, it looks nice outwardly, and the control panel is hidden behind the door at the top, the kids won't get it, it's very convenient.

  18. Lily:

    It is best to stop your gaze on Atlanta. I have a modern 2017 refrigerator at home. The thing is very high quality, besides, it looks very modern, Atlant is also quite acceptable compared to other more famous models.

  19. Polina:

    I don't want to talk badly about other brands of refrigerators. But nevertheless, when compared in terms of characteristics and prices, they made a choice in favor of the Atlant brand refrigerator. We bought a large two-chamber one more than 4 months ago. They immediately moved the door to the other side - not all brands of refrigerators have such an opportunity, but the Entente does. Again, I want to focus on the spaciousness of the refrigerator. I have 3 drawers in the lower freezer and I calmly laid out all the products, there is no feeling of a “mass grave” and it is easy to find everything. Refrigerator with a bunch of shelves - all food fits.

  20. Alexander:

    The Atlant refrigerator is so popular due to the fact that its parameters fully meet all the requirements for modern refrigerators, but at the same time it costs much less than its counterparts of other brands. We bought Atlant XM 4521 ND for this very reason. A large volume of freezing and refrigerating chambers, many shelves and all sorts of containers for separate storage of food, quick freezing, FULL NO FROST function and much more. If we also add that it does not turn the electricity meter very much and works almost silently, then what else is needed? We have never regretted buying!

  21. Vladimir:

    I saw enough positive reviews about the Atlant company and bought the Atlant 4425-009 ND refrigerator. 9 months have passed since the date of purchase and today it broke for the 3rd time. I'll go to the store to make trouble, I'll take anything, just not Atlant!

  22. Olga:

    I have Atlant since 1991, broke down exactly once after 3 years and did not break down after repairs, endured five times moving between cities, and now, after 27 years of service, the engine stopped turning off, I decided not to take it for repairs, but to find a replacement to his "old man")

  23. Anton:

    Probably the whole plant is writing about Atlant as I watch

  24. Bella:

    We took the cheapest Indesite for ourselves and are completely satisfied, with the know frost they generally have the cheapest models along the way

  25. Oksana:

    An interesting article and a rather interesting rating, with which I can agree in the part that deals with Atlant refrigerators. When I bought a refrigerator half a year ago to replace the old one, I chose Atlant, because it was optimal for the price and fit perfectly in size into my kitchen. I am also pleased with the characteristics, as it is quiet, roomy and stores food well.

  26. Irina:

    And we bought the Atlant. After working for 1.5 years it was out of order, and the seals on the doors of the freezer keep popping up.

  27. Sveta:

    I can't say anything about Atlanta, since I have never used the equipment of this company, and, frankly, I have rarely heard of it. My husband and I went shopping, looking after a small white refrigerator, preferably Bosch. But when I saw the black one (Bosch model KGN39SB10), I realized that it was love.True, the price for it was not so hot, so we decided to look at it on the Internet. He found it on Avito. The price was less, but not much. When they took me to Boxberry, I realized that I was not mistaken. Very beautiful in design. I have been using it for six months already. On all shelves, products are cooled evenly, there is a filter against odors, a special coating against bacteria, cool freezing and defrosting functions. Only at first it was very noisy. But it turned out that the floor in that place was just uneven. The husband moved it and the noise disappeared.

  28. Valery:

    Immediately you can see those paid for the same brand are praised

  29. Charlotte:

    Atlanta and I suffered, even though we served for 12 years and now works like a beast, but the wall that should cry doesn't cry and such a block of ice grows that we have to completely turn it off and defrost it for a long time

  30. Asian:

    Well, of course, any refrigerator will work up to 10 years, but no one will say how long it will serve

  31. Irina:

    They bought Atlant XM 6023-031 from me for a long time, for a promotion, in addition, the kettle of the same company was a gift. Both !!!! work like a watch, no matter how to jinx it)), the refrigerator is not noisy, does not freeze, 4 shelves in the freezer , successfully made a present for herself.

  32. Irina:

    Personally, I settled on the ATLANT refrigerator. Frankly, I did not regret it, he does everything himself, you do not need to defrost it. Roomy in the middle

  33. Valery:

    I am completely satisfied with the Atlant refrigerator, it is reliable in quality, spacious and at the same time compact, it works quite quietly, I was pleased with the purchase.

  34. Stanislav:

    It is immediately noticeable that Atlant is written directly from the factory and mostly women. Apparently, the plant is doing very badly since they are promoting Atlant. Due to the fact that BOSCH Germany, BOSCH are made in St. Petersburg, in Strelna, a real refrigerator from Germany costs from 80,000 + transportation to Russia is about 20,000. On account of the fact that refrigerators live up to 15 years. Nonsense modern refrigerators with thin aluminum tubes are welded with copper ones and for 3-5 years Freon starts to leak even in refrigerators for 100,000 +. Everyone who writes that refrigerators work great for them, this is how they work if you read half a year, a year, and after 2-3 years problems will begin for emission, or repair for 20,000 rubles. Modern refrigerators last a maximum of 5 years, these are not Soviet ones that work for 50 or more years. At the no frost account, I was in Germany in the city of Wiesbaden in 2017, went to a refrigerator store. Out of 50 pieces, only 7 are no frost, that's what it says.

  35. Alexander Fomin:

    We bought the Atlant refrigerator about half a year ago! We are very happy with our choice. Belarusian quality is on top. Good energy efficiency, convenient shelf arrangement.

  36. Polina:

    We have recently taken ourselves a refrigerator from Atlant, very good, roomy and the products are always fresh. You can find both by price and by design to your taste, I definitely advise.

  37. Paul:

    We took turquoise M-149 and regretted it. For two years, the doors and the seal sagged. A sealant has leaked between the freezer and fridge compartment. Next time I will take a foreign car!

  38. Valentine:

    Didn't see anything about the whirlpool firm. But they now produce unmatched refrigerators. Large, with sturdy shelves and excellent maintenance of ideal humidity in chambers

  39. Paul:

    Here, of course, every expert is his own so as not to subtract, but as far as my knowledge in this technique allows me, I could not find better than the Hotpoint

  40. Inessa:

    My Atlanta is already 25 years old. Broke down last year - freon leaked out. Repaired, works like new! I will say more, my brother has 2 Atlant refrigerators - 20 years old and 17 years old, Atlant freezer - 12 years old, friends have a refrigerator 15 years old. Nobody has ever regretted that they bought this model. By the way, I don't work in a factory as suggested in some of the comments. In general, only the Atlant refrigerator connects us with Belarus.I have 2 refrigerators. One of them is Hayer. It has been repaired 4 times already. And three times in the last 9 months (the refrigerator is 8 years old)! There is a question about buying a new refrigerator. One thing is missing. I think there will be Atlant. Hope the quality hasn't deteriorated much over the years! But the masters say that modern Atlanteans have problems with motors. They bought some rubbish to lower the price. But, whoever is lucky.

  41. Vasilisa:

    In the 20,000-30,000 range, I would prefer Liebherr. Yes, there won't be No Frost. But in terms of ergonomics and quality of materials, it is a cut above. Refrigerators assembled in Russia often sin with cheap plastic with an unpleasant odor. And they are not particularly distinguished by the convenience of internal organizations.

  42. Kira:

    Good article! There is a Liebherr refrigerator. In terms of capacity and volume, ideal, even narrow models! I am glad that the freezer has a nofrost system, in the refrigerator there is a drip system (food is clearly preserved better than with full nofrost). And plus the quality of materials and workmanship. Despite the fact that they are really made in Germany (as stated), well, either Bulgaria (which is also indicated)

  43. Alexander:

    Good day! The Liebherr refrigerator has been in our family for 8 years. I would like to note that despite the modest functionality, the models are assembled with high quality, from good materials and work quieter than Indesite and Atlanta.

  44. Polina:

    I think the first place should be taken by ATLANT XM 4425-089 ND, since it is relatively inexpensive compared to others, while the quality is not inferior. Very happy with this refrigerator.

  45. Michael:

    Whirlpool is an absolutely silent refrigerator, albeit a single compressor. The temperature regime holds perfectly and maintains good humidity, does not dry out and does not wind my food

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