Equipping a new kitchen or changing old appliances, most people have a question about saving space. And if, ordering furniture, you can adjust the size to a specific area, then in the issue of household appliances there is no such possibility, you will have to choose from a ready-made assortment of refrigerators for a small kitchen.
But how to choose the best narrow fridge without losing functionality and much damage to the wallet? To do this, you need to know exactly what exactly you want to get as a result, which set of functions is needed, and most importantly - which size is right for you and which is not.
This rating will help you choose a narrow and shallow refrigerator, as well as the smallest option that meets exactly your criteria.
Biryusa 118
- Inexpensive
- Compact
- Spacious
- Low build quality
Compact two-chamber refrigerator. Among the full-fledged models, one of the narrowest refrigerators, but in depth it slightly exceeds 60 centimeters. The poor build quality and periodic compressor noise is well compensated by the price. Despite the small dimensions, the usable volume is as much as 180 liters. The refrigerator is no frills, the design is very simple, which means it will last a long time.
ATLANT XM 4209-000
- Compact
- Spacious
- Attractive appearance
Compact and budget refrigerator with a classic layout. The materials are quite high quality, low price. The refrigerator needs to be aligned as accurately as possible, otherwise the noise of the compressor and the flowing freon will ruin the impression of a purchase. The freezer will have to be periodically thawed.
BEKO RCSK 335M20 W
- Good build quality
- Very roomy
- Low power consumption
- Modern design
- Super freeze function
- Electronic control
- Silent work
- There is no sound and temperature indication
- The freezer will have to be defrosted
High-quality Turkish refrigerator with a very impressive useful volume - more than 300 liters. At the same time, it is a very narrow refrigerator, it takes less than 55 cm in width and will fit even in cramped conditions. The appearance and decoration materials are also pleasing. It works quietly but powerfully, there is a zone for quick freezing of products.
The quietest refrigerators: 2019 rating with no frost, Side-by-Side and other silent models, which we selected according to customer and professional reviews.
BEKO RCNK 270K20 S
- Good material and build quality
- Stylish look
- Door open indication
- Silent work
- Bright LED lighting
- No backlight freezer
- Indication of open door does not work on the freezer
- 6-piece egg stand
Budget refrigerator for its functions. Looks great and fits even in a small kitchen. Convenient interior space; cans and open bottles can be placed. Of course, there are also disadvantages, but given the price, it’s rather nitpicking. It performs its functions with a bang, it cools and freezes qualitatively and quietly.
Shivaki BMR-1803NFS
- Compact
- Stylish look
- Electronic control
- Silent work
- Temperature indicator
- Super freeze function
- High power consumption
- Small freezer
Good compact refrigerator that does not require defrosting. It looks cool, but only so far clean. Dirty marks remain from greasy hands, so you will have to wipe frequently.
KRAFT BC (W) -50
- width and depth less than 50 cm
- low cost
- freezer
- low power consumption
- manual defrost
Compact and economical device. A 5 liter freezer is located inside the refrigerator - to defrost, turn off the refrigerator. Noise at work is negligible. Build quality is good. Can be used as a bar. The best narrow refrigerator in width presented in the review.
ATLANT XM 4208-000
- design
- several modes of freezing
- profitability
Reliable and economical two-chamber model with a catchy design. The temperature in the freezer is adjustable from - 9º C to -18º C. The unit moves easily - transport wheels are installed on the bottom. The location of the handle on the door is convenient for children. Of the minuses - a loud sound of work.
Biryusa 70
- narrow
- energy saving class A + (power consumption 105 kW per year)
- outweighed doors
- no freezer
Inexpensive, economical model. The energy consumption level is one of the lowest in the review - 105 kW per year. Noise level does not exceed 35 dB. Dimensions allow you to embed the device in furniture (cabinets, bedside tables) and use as a bar. Of the minuses - there is no freezer.
NORD DX 508-012
- volume 150 l
- quiet
- the doors are outweighed
- antibacterial coating
- no freezer
Single chamber model with a volume of 150 liters. Suitable for a family of 3-4 people. The device is economical - only 122 kW of electricity is spent per year. The sound at work is quiet. It is also recommended for offices, hotels, etc. The negative point is that there is no freezer.
Hansa FM050.4
- surface less than 50 cm
- energy class A +
- freezer
- quiet
- no backlight
Ultracompact model. It consumes 106 kW per year. Easy to install anywhere. The sound level is only 35 dB. Drip defrosting of the refrigerator. There is a 5 liter freezer. In terms of price, quality, efficiency, the best narrow refrigerator of 2019 in the review.
Liebherr CUno 2831
One of the most interesting specimens. The case of this narrow refrigerator is painted orange. This makes the atmosphere in the kitchen more enjoyable. Some people even feel the appearance of vigor, due to the fact that the eyes associate the refrigerator with the rising sun. Also, this model is sure to decorate the studio apartment, the interior of which is made in similar cheerful colors.
What else is able to please Liebherr CUno 2831? Such a relatively inexpensive refrigerator usually consumes very noticeable amounts of electricity. But not this model! It belongs to the energy class A ++. If exact figures are given, then approximately 192 kWh are consumed per year. It’s a pity that there aren’t any modern “chips” here. For example, the refrigerator has standard mechanical controls. But it does not matter. The drip defrosting system of the refrigerator is much more disappointing. Alas, you will have to forget about NoFrost when using such a refrigerator. In fairness, the defrosting process is rarely required.
Inside the refrigerator, too, there is nothing unexpected. There are four shelves and two drawers. Shelves, importantly, are made of glass. The volume of the refrigerator is 212 liters. And this is not bad. But the freezer will not be able to please anything like that - its volume does not exceed 53 liters. Well, then, he’s a narrow fridge to suffer from a similar problem. By the way, it is not only narrow, but also light - the scales under it will show only 58 kg.
As expected, there is the possibility of outweighing the door. Both the refrigerator and the freezer compartment. Both doors are perfectly adjacent to the case, therefore, when the power is turned off, the device is able to keep cold for 25 hours. But the generation of cold is far from the most powerful - it is only 4 kg / day. As for the noise level, it does not exceed 39 dB.
This model is capable of working in different climatic zones without any problems. Perhaps this is the best choice for studio apartments and just those people who wanted a fridge with cheerful colors.
Advantages
- Interesting body color,
- The most simplified management,
- Low power consumption
- Good capacity of the refrigerator,
- Drip defrosting system,
- Long autonomous cold preservation,
- Reliable glass shelves,
- The refrigerator cannot be called particularly heavy.
Schaub Lorenz SLU S262C4M
Another relatively inexpensive and narrow refrigerator with an unusual color. In this case, the body of the device is painted in beige. Unlike the model discussed above, this refrigerator supports NoFrost technology. This means that you will never need to defrost it. Neither the refrigerator nor the freezer compartment!
This model uses isobutane as a refrigerant. As for the compressor, it is not capable of boasting anything interesting. Alas, for a year it consumes about 254 kWh, which can be considered a decent figure. As a result, the refrigerator received an energy class A +. However, this does not scare many people at all. It is much more important to them that with a 54-cm width, the device received a 93-liter freezer. This allows you to stock up on dumplings and other meat products for a very long time. If we talk about the refrigerator, then it is medium in capacity - its volume is 152 liters.
Like the vast majority of refrigerators sold for 30 thousand rubles, Schaub Lorenz SLU S262C4M has an electromechanical control. There is no doubt that you will use it literally a couple of times a year, if not less.
Perhaps the only serious drawback of this model is the rapid loss of cold during a power outage. This happens in just 13 hours. And the power of freezing is small here - about 4 kg / day. Also, not everyone will be comfortable with noise levels reaching 46 dB. If you want to put a refrigerator in the room, then it's better to look for another model.
It remains to add that the Schaub Lorenz SLU S262C4M has glass shelves, and its doors can be outweighed. The weight of the device is 59 kg.
Disadvantages
- Not very roomy freezer,
- Some instances have increased noise levels,
- In stores you can find quite rarely,
- Not very high power freezing.
Schaub Lorenz SLU S262C4M
Another relatively inexpensive and narrow refrigerator with an unusual color. In this case, the body of the device is painted in beige. Unlike the model discussed above, this refrigerator supports NoFrost technology. This means that you will never need to defrost it. Neither the refrigerator nor the freezer compartment!
This model uses isobutane as a refrigerant. As for the compressor, it is not capable of boasting anything interesting. Alas, for a year it consumes about 254 kWh, which can be considered a decent figure. As a result, the refrigerator received an energy class A +. However, it doesn’t scare many people at all. It is much more important to them that with a 54-cm width, the device received a 93-liter freezer. This allows you to stock up on dumplings and other meat products for a very long time. If we talk about the refrigerator, then it is medium in capacity - its volume is 152 liters.
Like the vast majority of refrigerators sold for 30 thousand rubles, Schaub Lorenz SLU S262C4M has an electromechanical control. There is no doubt that you will use it literally a couple of times a year, if not less.
Perhaps the only serious drawback of this model is the rapid loss of cold during a power outage. This happens in just 13 hours. And the power of freezing is small here - about 4 kg / day. Also, not everyone will be comfortable with noise levels reaching 46 dB. If you want to put a refrigerator in the room, then it's better to look for another model.
It remains to add that the Schaub Lorenz SLU S262C4M has glass shelves, and its doors can be outweighed. The weight of the device is 59 kg.
Advantages
- Glass shelves are used,
- Roomy freezer
- Implemented support for NoFrost,
- Simplest management
- Nice color metal body.
Disadvantages
- Sometimes the refrigerator seems too noisy
- Not very long autonomous cold preservation,
- I would like more freezing power,
- The door of the refrigerator opens with some difficulty.
Smeg FAB5RCR
Our review could not do without a refrigerator that could easily fit under a table or in a small cabinet. Such appliances are usually bought in hotel rooms so that guests can use them. Also, a small apartment, which is rented out for visitors to relax on the sea, cannot do without such a refrigerator. And he can also be liked by a person living in a hostel. However, Smeg FAB5RCR for many of these cases will be too expensive. After all, he has a proprietary “chip” of Smeg products - a classic design. One gets the impression that this device arrived straight from the middle of the last century. It was because of the appearance that the refrigerator turned out to be expensive. Yes, and on sale it is very rare. At least in our country.
About the miniature size of the refrigerator says its volume of 31 liters. This is enough to hold a bottle of wine and a few convenience foods that you want to have dinner inside. Such a refrigerator implies that you will have lunch in a restaurant, and cereal with milk is enough for breakfast.
This model has the simplest electromechanical control. Practice shows that the owner of Smeg FAB5RCR never changes the temperature contained inside, so you should not worry. As for defrosting, a drip system is used here. However, this action is also almost never required.
There is nothing more to talk about this refrigerator. Well, what more could you ask for from such a compact model? Perhaps only a long warranty. And she is here! Two years will let you know that nothing will happen with the refrigerator.
Beko BCHA 2752 S
This is one of the simplest outwardly refrigerators. It has a traditional metal case painted white. The width of this model does not exceed 54 cm. At the same time, the height of the device is brought up to 177 cm, and therefore the refrigerator is able to boast excellent capacity. For example, the volume of its refrigerator compartment is very impressive 193 liters. It is clear that the manufacturer had to save on the freezer, as a result, its volume is 69 liters. But this parameter will suit the vast majority of buyers. Unless a family of four to five chooses a refrigerator. But she, perhaps, needs not a narrow model.
This device is capable of consuming approximately 274 kWh of electricity per year. This corresponds to the energy class A +. Isobutane, which has already become familiar, is used as a refrigerant. There are four glass shelves and two fruit drawers in the refrigerator compartment. Unfortunately, a drip defrosting system is used here, which will scare off some consumers from buying. But the freezer does not suffer from such a problem - it supports NoFrost technology, it is absolutely never necessary to defrost it. In total, the freezer consists of three drawers.
It is curious that this refrigerator is capable of boasting at least a partial antibacterial coating. Another device allows you to outweigh the door. As for the noise level, it does not exceed 40 dB. It's great, you can even put such a refrigerator in the room! Here, only the power of freezing and the duration of autonomous preservation of the cold are capable of upsetting. They are 2.3 kg / day and 13 hours, respectively. If you regularly buy huge volumes of meat and often turn off your electricity, then this is definitely not your choice.
By the way, the refrigerator turned out to be not only high, but also quite heavy - the weight of the device is 75 kg.
Gorenje RK 4171 ANW2
Another narrow but tall refrigerator. It has a simplified design, its body is painted in the usual white color. The device stands out for its protruding handles - even an elderly person, whose fingers no longer work in the best way, can cope with opening the door.
This is one of the most capacious models in our review. The total volume of its cameras is 273 liters. Most of this parameter falls on the refrigerator compartment, while the freezer has a 68-liter volume. Such an internal space should be more than enough even for a family of three.
Gorenje RK 4171 ANW2 is also one of the most inexpensive refrigerators. In this regard, he received a number of serious simplifications. It uses electromechanical control. The manufacturer also had to abandon the NoFrost system - the freezer in this device only supports manual defrosting. As for the refrigerator compartment, drip defrosting is used here.
This refrigerator complies with energy class A +. Inside its main compartment are three glass shelves. Some inconvenience is caused by the fruit box, which is present here only in a single copy. As for the freezer, it consists of three drawers, the covers of which are made of translucent plastic. I am glad that the doors of this model fit perfectly to the body, so that when the power is turned off, the cold inside can remain for 15 hours. But the power of freezing here is about 3 kg / day - someone will definitely want more.
Admittedly, this is also one of the lightest refrigerators. Its weight is only 50 kg. We can safely say that there will be no special problems with its rise to the fifth floor.
Biryusa 120
If you urgently need to buy a refrigerator at a very low price, then it is better to look for a device that the store does not need to bring from abroad. For example, Biryusa 120 can become a good choice. You can buy it for only 13-14 thousand rubles. But do not forget that such a refrigerator will consume noticeable amounts of electricity, so the savings seem fictitious. Unlike the above models, this one belongs to the energy class A - one of the lowest. More precisely, 292 kWh are consumed by the device over the year.
Of course, this refrigerator uses electromechanical control. Isobutane is flowing inside - a modern refrigerant familiar to R600a experts. The dimensions of the device can not be called tiny, but they are really very small. The width of the refrigerator is only 48 cm, and the height is 165 cm. It is clear that the capacity here is far from ideal. At the same time, the manufacturer relied on the freezer - its volume amounted to as much as 80 liters. This is enough to store a huge amount of meat products inside. But the 125-liter volume of the refrigerator does not cause a feeling of delight. It seems that this is only enough for a family of two. For food storage there are only three shelves and one drawer. By the way, the shelves are made of glass. However, its quality remains in question, so putting the pot with soup is recommended with caution.
Curious, but this is one of the most productive refrigerators in our selection. The power of freezing reaches 7 kg / day. It is a pity that this figure was reached only because the cold is almost not kept here. If you disconnect the device from the mains, the temperature inside will rise after 10 hours.
Otherwise, Biryusa 120 is not able to surprise something. It uses manual defrosting of the freezer and drip - at the refrigerator. Doors, of course, can be outweighed. And we can separately note the noise level not exceeding 40 dB. However, this parameter depends on your luck - some instances are equipped with a still noisier compressor.
ATLANT X 1401-100
In the Soviet years, many used relatively small refrigerators, which included only one door. However, now such models are also in demand, because they can find a place somewhere in the country. Among such refrigerators, a model called ATLANT X 1401-100 stands out. You can buy this 85-centimeter baby for only 9 thousand rubles. And the important thing is that it is very common - you can find this model in the vast majority of Russian stores selling household appliances.
This appliance suffers from one serious drawback. It only includes a refrigerator compartment. If you regularly consume meat products at the cottage, then ATLANT X 1401-100 is not the best choice. But then this model spends only 112 kWh per year! And this, of course, with constant operation. It was possible to achieve the energy class A + not only due to the lack of a freezer, but also thanks to the use of isobutane. By the way, there are no complaints about the compressor. It almost does not make noise, and its weight is very small. Also, the compressor, apparently, is capable of boasting a long service life. A guarantee of three years hints at this.
Externally, the refrigerator is nothing special. But he is pretty inside. Its volume is 91 liters, while three glass shelves are complemented by a fruit box made of familiar transparent plastic. Only the need for defrosting is sad. However, it arises very rarely, while a drip system is used here, which allows you to distract from the refrigerator for an arbitrarily long time.
In a word, this is an excellent refrigerator for a summer residence. With its installation in the room, there will definitely not be any serious difficulties, because the weight of the device is only 21.5 kg. However, let's not consider this model ideal. Buyers in their reviews note that the trays on the refrigerator doors turned out to be uncomfortable, especially if it is supposed to store something very small in them. There are also instances of ATLANT X 1401-100 with a noisier compressor. Therefore, it is recommended to put this model in the kitchen, and not in the same room where you sleep. And even with all these shortcomings, we can safely say that there are simply no analogues to such a refrigerator at such a low cost.
Conclusion
This is the list of the best narrow refrigerators among those that can be found in Russian stores. Many such devices are sold for very little money, which is good news. But, as you have already noticed, you will definitely have to come to terms with certain shortcomings. Alas, ideal refrigerators with modest dimensions simply do not exist.
Attention! This rating is subjective, is not an advertisement and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.
What you should pay attention to?
Everyone has their own criteria, there are many of them, but the main ones are still worth considering:
- Dimensions of household appliances. Before proceeding with the selection, decide on the place where you will place it. Measure the area and select the model in accordance with the parameters. Pay attention also to the number of cameras. Most often recently acquired two-chamber models.
- Camera locations. The location of the freezer can be either above or below the refrigerator compartment.
- Refrigerator volume you need to choose depending on the number of family members who will use it. 180 liters is enough for two, and if there are more people, then a roomy refrigerator will be needed.
- The method of freezing and thawing. There are several options that differ in noise level and the need for defrosting.
- From operating conditions climate classification will depend.
- Cost-effective device due to the class of power consumption.
- The cost of goods will be affected additional functions.
- View compressorIt is also an important feature.
- Can be found electronic, mechanical or mixed control.
Important! The lower the noise level, the more comfortable the refrigerator to use.
Liebherr CT 2931
- design
- volume of 270 liters
- energy class A ++
- work at air temperature to + 43º C
- high price
- manual defrosting the freezer
Economical, two-chamber model with excellent design. The volume of the refrigerator and freezer compartments allows you to store a stock of products for a family of 4-5 people. Noise level is low - 39 dB. The refrigeration unit has the lowest power consumption in the review - A ++. The downside is the high cost.
ATLANT X 1401-100
- energy saving class A +
- 7 cooling modes
- outweighed doors
- no freezer
- noisy
Dimensions allow you to install the model in the table and use as a bar. The device is economical - it consumes 112 kW per year. You can select the cooling level required for specific products. The negative points are the lack of a freezer, 43 dB noise and a relatively high cost among analogues.
NORDFROST DX 508-012
- energy class A +
- quiet
- drip defrosting system
- no freezer
Single chamber model with an internal volume of 150 liters. The device is very quiet in operation - the sound level does not exceed 38 dB. Easy to use thanks to the drip defrosting system. Cons - the lack of a freezer and a slightly overpriced price compared to similar products.
Beko CSKW 335M20 W
- energy class A +
- workmanship
- design
- quiet sound of work
- high price
The useful volume of the two-chamber model is 331 liters, which almost corresponds to the volume of full-sized refrigerators. With a width of 54 cm, the height of the device is 201 cm - the refrigerator is not as easily placed in the kitchen as other small-sized devices. But the amount of products that fit in it is enough for a weekly meal of a small family. The disadvantage is the high cost.
Climate class
The proper functioning of the refrigerator also depends on the ambient temperature. When buying, you must pay attention to the temperature ranges at which the manufacturer guarantees the operation of the device. 4 ranges are standardized, designated as climatic classes N, ST, SN and T. For example, class T allows the use of equipment in dry regions with air heating up to 43 ° C.
Defrost system
Refrigerators need defrosting. Due to the small dimensions in narrow devices, the no frost system cannot be used, therefore manual and drip defrosting are used.
- Manual Once or twice a month, the refrigerator is disconnected from the electrical network until the ice is completely thawed.
- Drip system. Ice forms on the evaporator. The compressor is switched off periodically, the evaporator heats up, ice melts, the water that has formed flows through a drainage system into a special container at the bottom of the device.
The second method is convenient, since it does not require human intervention. It is only necessary to prevent debris from entering the drainage and periodically clean the hole through which melt water enters the tank.
The purchase of a small-sized refrigerator that fully meets the needs of the buyer is a rather difficult task. Stores offer a wide range of models from many manufacturers with different technical characteristics, performance and cost. The rating of the most popular narrow refrigerators in depth and width presented in the article will help to make a choice.
BEKO CNMV 5335EA0 W
- Electronic control
- Temperature display
- Spaciousness
- Super Freeze Function
- Appearance
- Noisy
- Special key for hanging the door
High-quality refrigerator with No Frost function in a compact size. It looks good, on the door there is a display with internal temperature. The refrigerator is very voluminous, as far as possible with a width of half a meter, a bright LED backlight. But for its price it is quite noisy, and the sound does not even come from the compressor, but from the iridescent liquid.
Gorenje RC 4180 AW
- Appearance
- Quality assembly
- Large volume freezer
- Working loudly
- Inconvenient shelves on the door
Compact refrigerator of the Serbian assembly. It cools and freezes qualitatively, but slightly noisy. The only problem is the noise. There is a niche specifically for bottles. Given the low price, compactness and spaciousness is a good option.
BEKO CS 328020
- Appearance
- Low price
- Low power consumption
- Spacious
- Low quality materials and workmanship
Budget refrigerator for limited space. It looks very neat and pleases with useful space. An excellent combination of price and quality, but not suitable for those who are not friends with the tool. After the purchase, you may have to tighten the nuts and eliminate the manufacturer’s flaws.
BEKO RCNK 356K00 W
- Spacious
- Appearance
- Super freeze function
- Noisy work
Very roomy, but still compact refrigerator. Pleasantly surprised by a large set of functions. It performs its functions, it cools and freezes perfectly. The wheels on the back, that is, can be easily moved to any convenient place.
BEKO RCNK 310KC0
- Door Open Signal
- Quick freeze function
- Spacious
- Inexpensive
- Noisy
- Inconvenient foot adjustment
- Small freezer
An excellent combination of price and quality, for such money the choice of refrigerators with No Frost is not large, but this one also fits anywhere. The appearance is pleasant, the quality of materials and workmanship is also up to par. A fly in the ointment is the noise made by the compressor, but if you put it in the kitchen, then everything is in order.
Having studied the offers of stores, user reviews and experts, we have compiled a rating of refrigerators for quality and reliability, in which you will definitely find the model that suits you.
ASCOLI ADRFW375WE
- Appearance
- Spaciousness
- Temperature display
- Electronic control
- Build quality
- Inconvenient shelves on the door
High-quality refrigerator with great functionality. Pleases with the finishing material and build quality, plus a presentable appearance. It works quite quietly, there are no problems with a lack of power. It does not require defrosting, which at this price is almost a gift.
Shivaki TMR-091W
- Compact
- Full freezer
- There is a box for vegetables
- Stylish look
- Silent work
- Price
- Small volume
Very small but full fridge. Materials and appearance evoke pleasant emotions. A great option for those who have nowhere to put a high refrigerator, and circumstances do not allow to limit themselves to a refrigerator only.
