Built-in refrigerator - cabinet dimensions

In some modern kitchen interiors, the lack of a refrigerator is surprising. All household appliances, including a dishwasher and coffee machine, are available, and the refrigeration unit is completely absent. The reason is that the technique is "hidden", or, as they say, mounted in a box. We will find out whether there are differences between the conventional and built-in units, how convenient the built-in refrigerator is, the dimensions of the cabinet to which parameters and characteristics should correspond to it.

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Built-in refrigerator - pros and cons

Most often, those who think over the interior of the kitchen with the utmost care are preferred by the integrated design. Sometimes a detached unit does not fit well with furniture, and it is not possible to create a harmonious interior. In this case, the built-in structure helps out.

Advantages:

• Cost-effective, as there is an additional thermal insulation of the walls.
• Quiet operation( external panels protect against noise).
• "Invisibility", and hence - the harmony of the kitchen interior.

Disadvantages:

• The volume of any integrable refrigeration technology is smaller than that of a solo design. But from this it does not become less convenient.
• Relatively high cost.

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Scope of application

When choosing the built-in refrigerator, the dimensions of the cabinet to it, you should consider the following distinctive features of such models:

• You can not choose the design of a solo refrigeration cabinet according to a design or color scheme.
• Kitchen design requires that the unit is not visible. White or steel color "locker" you absolutely do not like.
• You are ready to reconcile with the smaller volume of the refrigerating chamber and the freezer, so as not to disturb the harmony of the design.

Important! There are cases when the built-in structure does not suit you:

• The volume of cooking is big, you need a large-volume technique.
• The main thing that you are betting on is not the design, but the functionality of home appliances.
• For you, important functions such as electronic control, freshness, the ability to make a soda, etc.
• You are not ready to overpay for additional insulation, saving is more important.

So, you weighed all the pros and cons and preferred the built-in device.

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Criteria for selecting the integrated

technology An important point is the ergonomic design. The optimum height of the refrigerator is 1.5 m. If the height of the structure is less, it is convenient to place a cabinet for vegetables or kitchen utensils under it.

Sometimes the technique is installed under the countertop, 0.85 m high. In any case, it is necessary that the built-in refrigerator meet the following requirements:

• Reliability.
• Security.
• Easy and convenient to use.
• Access for cleaning and cleaning.
• Aesthetic design

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Rules for choosing dimensions

The height and width of the integrated unit must be related to the length and width of the niche where it will be placed:

• If the device is placed directly below the countertop, then a special cabinet for the built-in refrigerator is not needed. The unit is installed directly on the floor between the cabinets, and the leaf is fixed to the door.
• If you buy a design built into the box, then its dimensions are important, which are indicated in the refrigerator's passport. To

Important! Typically, the width of the cabinet is 0.6 m, and the depth is 0.55 m. The height can be different, depending on the modification of the refrigerator. The height varies, depending on the model of refrigeration technology.

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Rules for installing a built-in refrigerator

Installing a built-in refrigerator requires special knowledge:

• It is important to ensure electrical safety.
• It is also necessary that all units that are heated during operation are ventilated.
• Before installing the unit in a box, you should carefully study the recommendations of the manufacturer, specified in the instructions to the device. For different models, these schemes may vary. For this reason, it is necessary to check the conformity of the cabinet to the requirements prescribed in the instructions to the refrigerator.

Sometimes, the owners of refrigerators try to build a standard model in the kitchen cabinet. This is not a good idea, as the service life of the unit will be significantly reduced. A conventional appliance is not suitable for installation. Special models are created in such a way that they feel great in a box or a locker.

Important! Do not forget to pay attention to the top of the cabinet, so there was a 5-centimeter clearance for the air intake.

In any case, it is necessary that the cabinet meet the following requirements:

• Various materials other than particleboard can be used to manufacture the rear wall.
• There must be an excess of the size of the cabinet under the built-in refrigerator over the dimensions of the equipment itself. For the width - 30 mm, for the depth - 120-150 mm, for the length - 80-90 mm.

Important! This makes it possible to ensure the correct movement of air inside the structure. The refrigerator is protected from overheating and will last longer.

• For the facade, the optimal variant is the "pantograph" system. A good solution is special skids.
• Presence of two shelves: above and below the main compartment.

It is necessary to trust the installation of integrated equipment only to highly qualified masters. The slightest inaccuracy is fraught with breakdowns and refusals in warranty service. As for design, the built-in models in the store do not shine with special beauty. The refrigerator acquires an aesthetic appearance after hanging an external decorative panel. And the style and design of this panel itself can be anything. Thanks to this approach, the device does not introduce any dissonance into the interior. The price of the built-in design is slightly higher than the "solo" device, but this is compensated by the convenience and ergonomics of the design.