Mini Fridge for Bedroom: How to Pick the Right Size, Power and Noise Level

Planning to buy a mini fridge for bedroom, but confused about size, electricity bill and noise at night? Then you are at right place. A mini fridge for bedroom should be small enough for the room, quiet enough for your sleep and efficient enough for running whole day. So in this blog we explains how to choose right mini fridge for your bedroom, by looking at capacity, power, noise level and placement.

Quick Facts

• Size: 50 litre suits one person (drinks, fruits, medicines), 112 litre suits two people or more food.
• Noise: WHO community noise guidelines say less than 30 dB(A) in bedroom at night for good sleep. Both White Westinghouse mini fridges are 45 dB(A), so keep them a little away from the bed.
• Power: White Westinghouse 50 litre is rated 75 W and 112 litre is rated 90 W. Even if the 75 W model ran non stop for 24 hours, it would use 1.8 units, around Rs 14 at Rs 8 per unit.
• Price on our website today: Rs 12,900 for 50 litre and Rs 18,000 for 112 litre.

Is a Mini Fridge in the Bedroom a Good Idea?

Yes, for many people it is. Here is a quick look.

• Good for: water bottles, fruits, medicines, skincare products and late night snacks near the bed, so no need to go to kitchen again and again.
• Popular with: students, working people in rented rooms, elderly parents who needs cold medicines nearby, and families wanting a separate fridge for master bedroom.
• Watch out for: noise at night (both White Westinghouse mini fridges are 45 dB(A), WHO bedroom guideline is below 30 dB(A)) and heat coming from the back of the fridge.

So bedroom fridge should not disturb your sleep with noise or heat, and that is why noise level and placement matters much more in bedroom than in kitchen.

What Size Mini Fridge Do You Need: 50 L or 100 L Plus?

Size of mini fridge depend on what you want to keep in it and how many people will use it. We sell two White Westinghouse mini fridges, and both of them are good for bedroom.

• White Westinghouse Mini Refrigerator 50 Litres (WRC44W): 50 litres gross, 44 litres net, 40 litres fridge space, 4 litre separate freezer, 75 W, 45 dB(A), 19.7 x 17.3 x 18.5 inches, 17 kg, Rs 12,900.
• White Westinghouse Mini Refrigerator 112 Litres (WRC112W): 112 litres gross, 100 litres net, 88 litres fridge space, 12 litre separate freezer, 90 W, 45 dB(A), 33.3 x 18.6 x 17.5 inches, 20 kg, Rs 18,000.

So if you want to keep only water bottles, some fruits, medicines and few drinks, then 50 litre mini fridge is enough for one person, and it fits beside the bed or under a side table. If two people shares the room, or you want to keep more food, ice trays and bigger bottles, then 112 litre mini fridge is better choice, and it stands like a small cabinet in the corner. You can see both models on our page for mini fridge for room.

How Quiet Should a Bedroom Fridge Be?

Noise is measured in decibels (dB), and lower number means quieter fridge.

• WHO guideline for bedroom at night: less than 30 dB(A) for good quality sleep (WHO guidelines for community noise).
• White Westinghouse 50 litre mini fridge: 45 dB(A) as per specification sheet.
• White Westinghouse 112 litre mini fridge: 45 dB(A) as per specification sheet.
• When the sound comes: mainly when compressor is running, and compressor turn on and off for keeping temperature steady, so it is not running all the time.

So if you are light sleeper, keep the mini fridge little away from your bed, like in corner of the room or near the door, and not right beside your pillow.

How Much Electricity Does a Mini Fridge Use?

• White Westinghouse 50 litre: 75 W rated power. Maximum case of non stop running for 24 hours is 1.8 units a day, around Rs 14 at Rs 8 per unit.
• White Westinghouse 112 litre: 90 W rated power. Maximum case of non stop running for 24 hours is 2.16 units a day, around Rs 17 at Rs 8 per unit.

In real use the cost is lower than this, as the compressor rest for good part of the day. In India, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency gives star ratings to appliances on a scale of 1 to 5, and 5 star is most energy efficient in its category. A refrigerator with BEE label also shows its yearly energy use in units, which helps you calculate the running cost before buying. The star rating is not listed on the product page for our mini fridges, so you can call us and we will share the details.

Where Should You Place a Mini Fridge in the Bedroom?

Keep some gap between the back of the mini fridge and the wall, as the fridge releases heat from the back and needs air flow for cooling properly. Do not keep it inside a closed cabinet or tight corner with no air movement.

Keep the mini fridge away from direct sunlight, away from the window during monsoon rain, and away from the head side of your bed. Keep it on a flat and stable floor or a strong stand, so that it does not shake or make extra noise. And plug it directly in a proper wall socket, not in an extension board shared with many devices.

The White Westinghouse mini fridges can run in room temperature between 5 and 35 degrees, which suits most Indian bedrooms. Both models also have adjustable temperature control and a reversible door, so you can open the door from left or right side, as per the space in your room.

Mini Fridge vs Compact Single Door Fridge

• Mini fridge (50 to 112 litres): very little space, easy to move, fits bedroom, hostel room or office cabin, costs less, uses less electricity, good for drinks, fruits, medicines and small food items, small freezer and limited space for big vessels.
• Compact single door fridge (around 180 litres and above): needs more floor space, mostly kept in kitchen or dining area, costs more and uses more electricity, stores a full family's daily food, vegetables and milk.

So mini fridge is better when you need a second fridge for personal use in bedroom, and single door fridge is better when it will be your main family fridge. You can also read our refrigerator buying guide for bigger fridges.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to keep a mini fridge in the bedroom?

Yes, it is safe to keep a mini fridge in bedroom if you keep a gap behind it for air flow and plug it directly in a proper wall socket.

Which mini fridge size is best for a bedroom?

A 50 litre mini fridge is good for one person who wants to keep drinks, fruits and medicines. A 112 litre mini fridge is better for two people or for keeping more food.

Does a mini fridge make noise at night?

It makes some noise when its compressor is running. Both White Westinghouse mini fridges have noise level of 45 dB(A), so keep the fridge a little away from your bed if you are a light sleeper.

How much electricity does a mini fridge use per day?

The White Westinghouse 50 litre mini fridge is rated 75 W, so even in maximum case of non stop running it would use 1.8 units in a day. In real use it uses less, as the compressor turns off and on.

Does the mini fridge have a freezer?

Yes, the 50 litre model has a 4 litre freezer compartment and the 112 litre model has a 12 litre freezer compartment.

Want to buy a mini fridge for your bedroom? Then, call or WhatsApp us at +91 8981224400 or shop the White Westinghouse refrigerators on our website. All our products come with a 12 month warranty, and our Kridovia Care team gives service and support within 48 hours.