10 Best Inverter Refrigerators in the Philippines 2023 | Buying Guide Reviewed by Chef

A single door refrigerator is characterized by only one door for both the freezer and the fridge compartment, which means if you open it, both your freezer and fridge are exposed. 

If you live alone or have a small family, we suggest going for a single door, as it is modest in both size and capacity. It is budget-friendly too and efficient; it can get the job done of storing your food without much fuss.

Two-door refrigerators have a separate door for your freezer and fridge, which means they can accommodate more items as they have larger compartments.

A larger size means larger accommodation, so this option is perfect for the average Filipino family, as they can store their week’s ulam, groceries, and then some. Two-door refrigerators can comfortably fit your essentials without being too cramped.

A side by side refrigerator consists of 2 side by side doors, which means your freezer is placed on the left door, while the fridge is on the right side. It is the most expensive model and is ideal if you have a large family and need a huge amount of storage space for both the freezer and fridge. Some models even have a water dispenser or smart capabilities.

This is what you would picture a “standard” refrigerator to be with the freezer placed at the top, and with the actual refrigerator on the bottom. 

A top-mount freezer is more energy-efficient and is great for everyday use, especially if you frequently store heavier items such as the buto-buto for your bulalo or for the food storage boxes you meal-prepped for the rest of the week.

A bottom drawer freezer offers more storage space, which is convenient if you always buy frozen goods such as hotdogs or chicken nuggets as it allows for more room to store your food. This also makes for a hassle-free organization. 

It also consumes more energy but it is more tech-savvy, as some units offer a smart technology with a soft freeze function or even multiple drawers.

Direct cool produces the cold through a natural convection, which results in instant cooling capabilities. Although, you have to manually defrost the fridge when all the frost has built up in the freezer.

This kind of technology is generally more affordable than frost-free types and is more energy efficient. However, it also produces uneven temperature distribution, so you may get patches or areas that are thickly covered in ice.  

From its name, frost-free refrigerators do not need to be defrosted. This is because it is developed to produce a more consistent temperature and is better at keeping your foods fresh. 

You also get to avoid the accumulation of freezer burn in your goods, which are the white patches of ice you see on frozen food. The drawback is that it is much more expensive than its manual counterpart.