MarkyG82 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Our design currently has an enclosure for the fridge created by the existing window. As a result it will be in it's own pocket with ~50mm gap all round. Will this cause an issue with the fridge or should we add some sort of vent or even open up the space above? The space is side onto the new WC which will have extraction ducted out. Could we put a small vent from the fridge space into there for the heat to escape or am I over thinking it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelvin Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Check the manual if you know which one you are going for. Our integrated fridge cabinet has a large void above and beneath it built into the cabinet and the cabinets have a full height void running the length of the cabinets. The cabinets are framed into the alcove. This is a pretty standard feature in kitchen design nowadays. I contemplated putting a grill in the plinth under the fridge when I fitted it but didn’t but did leave a gap at the top of the plinth that runs the full length of the cabinets. Our separate under the counter freezer has a requirement for a ridiculous amount of space around it and behind it so much so you couldn’t really practically fit it under a counter. The manual states that not having this amount of space won’t affect the operation of the freezer it just might use more energy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkyG82 Posted March 20 Author Share Posted March 20 Thanks @Kelvin. We don't know which one we are getting yet as the kitchen supplier didn't have many options we liked. It'll be freestanding in the hole so no cabinets to integrate into. Thinking about it now, the height of the hole will be dictated by the existing lintel. As long as the new fridge is enough shorter than that it should be fine. A quick google suggests the difference is enough to create a gap. Must remember not to fill it with stuff!!! Maybe a stylish fill panel with grill would work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveasteading Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Learning from each others mistakes. Beware the door. We bought one that opens only one way and isn't reversible. Grrrr. And some require extra width for the door to open to 90°. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelvin Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Yes our freezer is a tight fit and the door opens with mm of clearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkyG82 Posted March 20 Author Share Posted March 20 Our gap is extra wide to accommodate the doors thankfully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveasteading Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 30 minutes ago, Kelvin said: the door opens with mm of clearance. So a total success. 'Just' perfect as opposed to not right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelvin Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 11 minutes ago, saveasteading said: So a total success. 'Just' perfect as opposed to not right. Exactly. There’s a fair bit of that in our house 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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