Our french door refrigerator is next to a wall that is 7 inches past the front of the cabinets.
Can i put a french door refrigerator next to a wall.
How close can a refrigerator go to a side wall.
A refrigerator is constantly working to keep food at a safe temperature and ice production at a steady pace.
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.
Most manufacturers recommend 1 inch of space around the refrigerator.
Our concern is opening the door of the fridge.
The refrigerator will not cool down properly if the temperature is too high.
The wall in question is actually where the entrance into the kitchen from a hallway is.
Also frost or dew may form as a result of too high humidity.
We really want to get a french door refrigerator.
Before ordering your new refrigerator measure the space available.
We have a 2 3 4 inch spacer on the wall side and i have no problem opening the refrigerator and using the drawers.
We have a 36 inch space for our refrigerator.
On an uneven floor surface.
So the wall extends about nine inches from the front of the fridge and then the open space of the doorway.
I do pull the refrigerator out a bit if i want to take a drawer out for cleaning.
Both conditions will affect the life and performance of the product.
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.
The space is next to a wall on the right see picture but ignore example side by side.
Samsung french door refrigerator next to wall.
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.