How close can a refrigerator go to a side wall.
Can i put a french door refrigerator next to a wall.
We have a 36 inch space for our refrigerator.
The refrigerator needs to be in the corner of the kitchen therefore against a wall.
Doors that swing open to hit the wall can damage the.
Our french door refrigerator is next to a wall that is 7 inches past the front of the cabinets.
So the wall extends about nine inches from the front of the fridge and then the open space of the doorway.
Our concern is opening the door of the fridge.
Also frost or dew may form as a result of too high humidity.
We have a 2 3 4 inch spacer on the wall side and i have no problem opening the refrigerator and using the drawers.
Before ordering your new refrigerator measure the space available.
The wall in question is actually where the entrance into the kitchen from a hallway is.
A free swinging refrigerator door is not only a major annoyance but it can pose a serious threat to nearby walls and even the fridge itself.
A refrigerator is constantly working to keep food at a safe temperature and ice production at a steady pace.
Both conditions will affect the life and performance of the product.
The refrigerator will not cool down properly if the temperature is too high.
On an uneven floor surface.
This may cause the fridge doors to open unevenly and may also result in refrigerator noise being produced.
Most manufacturers recommend 1 inch of space around the refrigerator.
We really want to get a french door refrigerator.
The space is next to a wall on the right see picture but ignore example side by side.
The space between the refrigerator and a sidewall is not just for style or to allow for those thin serving trays to be tucked neatly away it s also needed to ensure the proper functioning of your french door refrigerator.