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Brand: IFB
IFB 251 L 4 Star Direct Cool Single Door Refrigerator
251 L 4-star direct-cool single door refrigerator
7.4/10
Our editorial score
Good — right for the specific buyer
A family of three or four
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About this refrigerator
- 4-star BEE rating — lower running cost than the 3-star models that dominate this size
How it scores
Cooling performance6.8
Build & shelving7.2
Value for money7.8
Electricity cost8.0
Service network7.5
Catalogue listing — not a hands-on review
We have not tested this unit. The specifications below are parsed from the manufacturer's own listing, the features are their wording, and the score is calculated from those specifications rather than assigned by an editor. For models we have examined in depth, see our ranked refrigerators guides.
About this model
The IFB 251 L 4 Star Direct Cool Single Door Refrigerator is a 251 litre single door refrigerator listed on Flipkart at ₹24,990 (checked 22 September 2026).
A family of three or four is the household this size suits. It is direct cool, which is cheaper and more efficient but needs manual defrosting.
This is a catalogue listing, not a review: every figure is taken from IFB's Flipkart listing and nobody here has tested this unit. The score is calculated from those specs. Compare the Amazon and Flipkart prices before buying.
Manufacturer's stated features
- 4-star BEE rating — lower running cost than the 3-star models that dominate this size
Worth noting
- Direct cool means ice builds up and the freezer needs manual defrosting
- The listing does not state an inverter compressor
- Annual energy use (kWh) is not stated on the listing — check the BEE label before buying
When this is not a good choice
Every condition below is derived from this product's published specifications and from how it compares with the refrigerators we track — so you can check each one against your own room, supply or budget rather than take our word for it.
You live outside a metro or a major service town
IFB's service network is rated good rather than excellent. Filter availability and callout times are what decide whether a purifier is still running in five years, and they are worth checking for your pin code before you buy.
How we score service reach →
Full specifications
| Type | Single door refrigerator |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 251 litres |
| BEE star rating | 4 star |
| Cooling | Direct cool (manual defrost) |
| Compressor | Not stated on the listing |
| Spec source | Flipkart listing title |
Specifications are from manufacturer literature and were checked at the last price-verification date. Brands occasionally revise stage counts, tank sizes and warranty terms without changing the model name — confirm against the current listing before purchasing.
About IFB
Best known for washing machines, and a comparatively recent entrant in refrigerators. The engineering intent is serious — IFB's frost-free models use multi-airflow cooling and reasonably generous freezer volumes — but the range is young and the buying case rests largely on IFB's genuinely good service reputation from its laundry business rather than on a track record in cooling.
Service: goodPrice band: midHQ: Kolkata, West Bengal
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