Whirlpool 235L 3 Star Intellisense Inverter Frost Free Double Door
Model IF INV 278 LUNAR STEEL (3S) CONV
- 235L
- Double Door
- 3 Star
Best for: Families of 3 wanting a well-proven frost-free double door under ₹27,000
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Best for: Families of 3 wanting a well-proven frost-free double door under ₹27,000
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Price details & EMI
Warranty: 1 Year Comprehensive + 10 Year Compressor
Pay in EMIs
Monthly EMI
₹2,423
Total interest
₹2,086
Total payable
₹29,076
Our Verdict
Indian Kitchen Score™
4.0
4,128 Amazon ratings · checked 30 Sept
200+ bought on Amazon in the past month (September 2026)
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A research-based judgment, not a lab test. How we score
Bottom line: A well-proven frost-free double door under ₹27,000, with over 4,100 ratings and steady sales. Its 192 kWh a year is slightly lower than Samsung's 236L.
Pros
- 4.0★ across 4,128 ratings, the second-most of any double door we list
- 3-star rated at 192 kWh a year
- Freezer reaches -24°C (per Whirlpool)
Cons
- 181L of fresh-food space suits 3 people
- Knob controls inside the fridge rather than a display
A good fit for
- Families of 3
- Budget double-door buyers
Skip it if you want
- Families of 4 or more
Key facts
- Scores 82/100: 19th of the 34 refrigerators we list, and 7th of 7 double door models.
- At about ₹26,990 (our last price check), 16 of the 34 cost less; 22 are rated higher on Amazon than its 4.0★ from 4,128 reviews.
- Rated at 192 kWh a year on its energy label: about ₹1,344–₹1,536 a year at ₹7–8 a unit.
- Against the Samsung 236L 3 Star Convertible Digital Inverter Frost Free Double Door: ₹3,000 more, 2 points higher on our score, 236L against 235L.
- Against the IFB 241L 2 Star 10-in-1 Convertible Frost Free Double Door: about the same price, 2 points higher on our score, 241L against 235L.
- Against the LG 251L 2 Star Frost-Free Smart Inverter Convertible Double Door: ₹2,000 more, 1 point higher on our score, 251L against 235L.
In detail
- Design & build
- Lunar Steel freezer-on-top double door with knob controls inside.
- Performance
- Intellisense Inverter compressor; rated at 192 kWh a year.
- Indian Home Fit
- 181L of fresh-food space and a 54L freezer suit a family of 3.
- Value for money
- At about ₹27,000 it costs about ₹3,000 less than the Samsung 236L.
Researched by Khushal Thakkar · Founder & Lead Reviewer. Tracking 352 products across 14 categories; data from Amazon, Flipkart and brand websites; last updated 2026-09-30.
How it compares
Next to the closest alternatives we list. This product's price is today's; the others are from our latest price check.
| Product | This productWhirlpool 235L 3 Star Intellisense Inverter Frost Free Double Door (IF INV 278) |  Samsung 236L 3 Star Convertible Digital Inverter Frost Free Double Door (RT40H28U3THL)Best Value |  IFB 241L 2 Star 10-in-1 Convertible Frost Free Double Door (IFBFF-291BYOSET) |  LG 251L 2 Star Frost-Free Smart Inverter Convertible Double Door (GLT2526XWDS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹26,990 | ₹29,990 | ₹26,790Lowest | ₹28,990 |
| Kitchen Score | 82/100 | 84/100Highest | 84/100Highest | 83/100 |
| Amazon rating | ★ 4.0 (4,128) | ★ 4.0 (1,237) | ★ 4.2 (554) | ★ 4.1 (2,414) |
| Type | Double Door | Double Door | Double Door | Double Door (Freezer on Top) |
| Capacity | 235L (fresh 181L + freezer 54L) | 236L (fresh 183L + freezer 53L) | 241L (fresh 177L + freezer 64L) | 251L (fresh 192L + freezer 59L) |
| Star Rating | 3 Star | 3 Star | 2 Star | 2 Star |
| Annual Energy | 192 kWh/year | 200 kWh/year | 223 kWh/year | 233 kWh/year |
| Defrost | Frost Free | Frost Free | Frost Free | Frost Free |
| Compressor | Intellisense Inverter | Digital Inverter | Advanced Inverter | Smart Inverter |
| Dimensions | 56.4W × 65.5D × 158.7H cm | 55.5W × 65.7D × 154.5H cm | 59.4W × 67D × 154.4H cm | — |
| Warranty | 1 Year Comprehensive + 10 Year Compressor | 1 Year Comprehensive + 10 Year Compressor | 4 Year Product + 10 Year Compressor | 1 Year Product + 10 Year Compressor |
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Full Specifications
- Type
- Double Door
- Capacity
- 235L (fresh 181L + freezer 54L)
- Star Rating
- 3 Star
- Annual Energy
- 192 kWh/year
- Defrost
- Frost Free
- Compressor
- Intellisense Inverter
- Freezer Temp
- As low as -24°C (per Whirlpool)
- Dimensions
- 56.4W × 65.5D × 158.7H cm
- Warranty
- 1 Year Comprehensive + 10 Year Compressor
- Model
- IF INV 278 LUNAR STEEL (3S) CONV
Care & Maintenance
- Leave 2-3 inches of space behind the fridge for airflow
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's ₹26,990 on Amazon. The MRP is ₹32,850, so that's 18% off. On Flipkart it was ₹26,990 when we last checked (5 Nov); Flipkart prices change often, so compare both before buying.
Whirlpool scores 88/100 for After-Sales Service in our Indian Kitchen Score™: our judgment of how established its service network and warranty are in India. Warranty on this model: 1 Year Comprehensive + 10 Year Compressor.
Type: Double Door. Capacity: 235L (fresh 181L + freezer 54L). Star Rating: 3 Star. Annual Energy: 192 kWh/year.