Built-in refrigerator - dimensions

Often, after making repairs in the kitchen , the hostesses try to hide the dimensional household appliances so that it does not spoil the interior , hide it behind the wooden facades in specially prepared niches. But the usual models are not recommended so put, so there are built-in.

In addition to the usual washing and dishwasher machines, built-in refrigerators have already appeared. And since the refrigerator is an integral part of cooking, it's rare what a kitchen does without it.

But, in order to fit the equipment, it is very important to make the right box or choose a model in the existing furniture. For this it is very important to know how to calculate the dimensions of the cabinet and facades for the built-in refrigerator.

Requirements for the box for the built-in refrigerator

1. Must be made 2 shelves: under the main compartment (socle) and above it (mezzanine). Closer to the rear wall, make ventilation openings so that the area of ​​the air corridor is at least 200 cm? Sup2.
2. The width of the cabinet for the built-in refrigerator should be larger than its dimensions by 2-3 cm, the length by 8 cm, and the depth by 10-15 cm. This is necessary to ensure air circulation, so you can avoid overheating.
3. The back wall of the chipboard is best not done.
4. The facades should cover the entire door of the refrigerator and the gaps to the walls of the cabinet. They can be attached to the refrigerator using special runners or pantograph systems.

How to choose the size of a built-in refrigerator?

Now you can buy a refrigerator of any size. But, if you plan to hide it behind the facades, then not all of them will work for you. Consider the following:

1. If the ceiling height is 2 m 20 cm, you can install the built-in refrigerator up to 1 m 75 cm high.
2. The working volume of the chambers is greater for low and broader models than for tall and thin ones.
3. If you take a single-compartment refrigerator, its height should be lower than your countertop, so as not to disturb the working surface line.

Whichever built-in refrigerator you choose, it is better to entrust such expensive household appliances to professionals.