However if you want to get the most out of your french door refrigerator there is some information you ll need to know.
Can i put a french door refrigerator next to a wall.
Most manufacturers recommend 1 inch of space around the refrigerator.
They are convenient in their design and functionality.
Put in an 18 pullout pantry between the wall and fridge be able to open the fridge all the way but would only have 18 of counter space between fridge and sink which also means losing those upper cabinets.
The space is next to a wall on the right see picture but ignore example side by side.
We really want to get a french door refrigerator.
The wall in question is actually where the entrance into the kitchen from a hallway is.
So the wall extends about nine inches from the front of the fridge and then the open space of the doorway.
On an uneven floor surface.
It makes a big difference.
Both conditions will affect the life and performance of the product.
The maytag manual says i need a minimum of 3 3 4 between the fridge and the wall to allow the door to swing open and the electrolux data specification sheet says absolute 4 1 2 minimum clearance will only allow for 90 degree door swing which will provide drawer crisper access with retricted removal.
Many people love french door refrigerators.
French door refrigerators are some of the most common and popular refrigerators out there.
The space between the refrigerator and sidewall allows the appliance cool.
Put in a small 3 4 filler and be able to open the fridge a little more than 90 degrees but still not all the way.
The refrigerator will not cool down properly if the temperature is too high.
I don t notice it on a day to day basis just when i need to take out the shelves and clean them.
French door refrigerators are easier to use next to a wall but they need room.
But you may not realize that if the door of your unit opens against a side wall you need 2 inches of clearance for the door to.
Help french door refrigerator next to wall.
The kitchen was designed to have a built in look so there s maybe 2 inches of clearance between the fridge and the wall where there is a cabinet edge.
The refrigerator needs to be in the corner of the kitchen therefore against a wall.
Our concern is opening the door of the fridge.