So the wall extends about nine inches from the front of the fridge and then the open space of the doorway.
Can i put a french door refrigerator next to a wall.
Many people love french door refrigerators.
We have a 36 inch space for our refrigerator.
The wall in question is actually where the entrance into the kitchen from a hallway is.
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.
The space between the refrigerator and sidewall allows the appliance cool.
French door refrigerators are easier to use next to a wall but they need room.
However if you want to get the most out of your french door refrigerator there is some information you ll need to know.
French door refrigerators are some of the most common and popular refrigerators out there.
Both conditions will affect the life and performance of the product.
They are convenient in their design and functionality.
The refrigerator needs to be in the corner of the kitchen therefore against a wall.
The space is next to a wall on the right see picture but ignore example side by side.
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.
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.
We really want to get a french door refrigerator.
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.
Help french door refrigerator next to wall.
Our concern is opening the door of the fridge.
This may cause the fridge doors to open unevenly and may also result in refrigerator noise being produced.
The refrigerator will not cool down properly if the temperature is too high.
On an uneven floor surface.
Also frost or dew may form as a result of too high humidity.