Refrigerator

There was a massive technology shift 19th century. The first refrigerating machine was created in 1805. Since then, refrigerators have seen a continued evolution that turned a simple fridge into a comprehensive machine. Now, it has many features and is considered a necessary kitchen commodity.

Refrigerator price in Pakistan depends a lot on the specs. Facing continuous development in the last two centuries, there are many choices for refrigerators today. Different brands have launched their different series with variable sizes and prices for the people of Pakistan. 

Tip: Common household refrigerators are usually referred to as fridges. 

Types of Refrigerators

There are different types of refrigerators concerning the size and shape of the Refrigerator.

Side-By-Side Refrigerators

Side-by-side refrigerators are made in two compartments. They provide large space for storage. This space is ample for families that want to stock food for a whole week. 

In Pakistan, these cooling machines are often called double-door fridges. They have two doors, with the refrigerator door on one side and the freezer.

French Door Refrigerators

French door refrigerators feature a single large continuous refrigerator compartment on the top with a freezer section beneath. Each section is accessible by two doors. There is a total of 4 doors in it. 

Bottom Freezer Refrigerators

It is the type of Refrigerator in which the freezer is on the lower side, and the Refrigerator is at the top for storing food and other items. Most food items are stored in the fridge section. Being at the top gives you easy access to all food items without bending or sitting. General usage is that we can easily pick and organize things in the top food storage section.

Top-Freezer Refrigerators

These are the most commonly sold fridge in Pakistan. They have a freezer at the top. They are the right choice for the small family. 

Freezerless Refrigerators

The Refrigerator without a freezer is more of an energy-efficient option as it comes with ample space for preserving food and keeping them stored without consuming much electricity. The room fridge is more cost-effective as it consumes less energy. 

Mini Refrigerator

Mini fridges can be great for offices and bedrooms. They’re compact, energy-efficient appliances that can save a lot of space and your electrical bills.

Refrigerator Series and Finishes 

The Refrigerator has various options with aesthetic design finishes as a compulsory kitchen item. Based on their designs, different series are introduced to users. A few of them are listed below.

Glassdoor Refrigerators: These refrigerators make it easy for people to look at what’s inside the fridge without opening the door or disturbing the fridge’s internal temperature. 

Mirror Series: The product has a fashionable reflective finish with a large capacity to store food items. Its reflective glass and commonly known as the GD series. 

Common Misconception:  In Pakistan, many people refer to the mirror door series as a glass door (hence GD), but the mirror is different than glass

Stainless Steel series: These bring the shine and rust resistance altogether. These are a bit expensive as durability comes with a price. 

Tip: Compared to stainless steel, each Mirror series is dent and scratch proof

Other series of fridges include Slate, Mate, and carbon touches, so they don’t ruin the attractive look of the homes. 

List of Refrigerators Brands in Pakistan

The refrigerator marketplace is crowded with tons of brands ranging from local manufacturers to importers. Below is the list of the brands that produce the best refrigerators in Pakistan. 

• Pak Elektron Limited (PEL)
• Haier Pakistan
• Dawlance
• Samsung
• Kenwood
• Waves
• Gree
• LG 

Few other brands like Changhong Ruba, Panasonic, Orient electronics also manufacture various fridges for the people of Pakistan.

Latest Features of Fridge

With this much evolution, to create ease in the life of consumers, a lot of features are introduced in refrigerators. A few of them are listed below.

Inverter Compressor

The inverter compressor saves energy. The main advantage is that once it’s thoroughly cooled, it takes less ampere and consumes fewer watts. Almost 0.5 Amp (around 100 watts). This enables the fridge to run on UPS or solar.

Besides providing these advantages, an inverter refrigerator saves almost 40% of average energy, reducing almost half of the time required for freezing the ice cubes. It also reduces the operational noise by 4dB 

Door Cooling or Ice Beam Cooling

Door cooling is introduced to provide the cooling to the whole Refrigerator evenly. Its also called ice beam cooling technology. It makes every corner of the Refrigerator spread cool evenly.

Stabilizer Free/ LVS

LVS features allow the ref to operate on low voltage. The fridge will be fully operational even at the 100Volts. This technology will help the refrigerator self-manage the voltage fluctuations and save your budget. The absence of stabilizers won’t disturb you now.

Auto Defrost Technology 

This feature of Automated defrosting eliminates ice formation in the freezer by melting the ice by managing the temperature. 

Factors to Consider Before Buying a Refrigerator

Different factors induce the customers to go for it. And when it is a refrigerator that in our culture at least goes with generations until it is worn out. Let’s discuss the things to consider before buying a fine refrigerator.

Size of Refrigerator

You better choose the size of the Refrigerator according to your kitchen space and needs. When we discuss the sizes of the fridges, they diversify. Conventional refrigerator sizes vary from 2ft to 4ft in width, 5ft to 6ft in height, and 2.5ft to 3ft in depth.

Below are a few of the most common volumetric measures of the fridge

• Eight cu ft
• Nine cu ft
• 12 cu ft
• 14 cu ft
• 16 cu ft

Price of Refrigerator

The significant factor in every purchase decision is price. You always want a product with better features at the lowest possible price. Different attributes contribute to the overall price of refrigerators. Lets us break down those features for you.

Considering oversized Pakistani refrigerators without their need is overkill. Usually, a 12 cu ft fridge is enough for a small family of 4 people, and a 16 cu ft is enough for 6-7 people. A standard 16 cu ft fridge will cost you around Rs 56,000/-.

If we talk about the feature on which price is hugely dependent, the design will lie on the top of the list. On average, 12 cu ft normal LVS refrigerator will cost you around Rs 45,000/-. If you want to buy the same product in the glass door, it would cost you around Rs 50,000/-.

We would say that better to choose the one that comes in your range and complete most of the requirements. 

Looking for glass and steel options will be expensive, Gree and Kenwood, although some fridges like Dawlance and waves come with lower prices covering basic needs. 

However, Samsung comes at hefty prices due to modern technology, so better choose the best one conforming to your needs.

Refrigerator Price list of 2025

Energy Consumption

Pakistan is one of those countries which is facing a massive energy crisis. We prefer to choose the fridge that would save your electric bill significantly as operating on solar. An average refrigerator will consume around 2 Amp of current and almost 250 watts. Compared to inverter ref, its cooling is faster and almost consistent, even when the fridge is thoroughly cooled.

If your fridge is not getting used a lot or you have a small family and few kitchen needs, the inverter is the most energy-efficient refrigerator choice for you. For large families, the Refrigerator needs to be larger, which will consume more energy. 

Design

People try to get into those eye-catching products with prominent features like the Glass mirrors series that attract people for its transparency. On the other hand, the stainless steel in GREE and Orient persuades people with a shiny appearance, and Haier and Kenwood’s mate and mirror series provide the kitchen with a classic look. There are many options with classic to stylish contemporary designs to choose from. We prefer to go with a glass door as it is scratch-proof and resistant to dent.

Fridge Recommendation for Pakistani Buyers

When you want ample space for storing food, the side-by-side Refrigerator is the most suitable choice. It is ideal for small and narrow kitchens, and Dawlance is the best brand. However, a French door refrigerator is the best pick for the more prominent families, and large kitchens and Samsung is the best possible option to choose.

Top freezers and bottom freezers provide better space for preserving bigger and significant things and are feasible for smaller and bigger kitchens. The PEL and Orient beat others in this category.