We have a 2 3 4 inch spacer on the wall side and i have no problem opening the refrigerator and using the drawers.
Can i put a french door refrigerator next to a wall.
On an uneven floor surface.
The wall in question is actually where the entrance into the kitchen from a hallway is.
We really want to get a french door refrigerator.
Before ordering your new refrigerator measure the space available.
Our concern is opening the door of the fridge.
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.
Samsung french door refrigerator next to wall.
This may cause the fridge doors to open unevenly and may also result in refrigerator noise being produced.
Both conditions will affect the life and performance of the product.
We have a 36 inch space for our refrigerator.
So the wall extends about nine inches from the front of the fridge and then the open space of the doorway.
The refrigerator will not cool down properly if the temperature is too high.
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.
The refrigerator needs to be in the corner of the kitchen therefore against a wall.
Most manufacturers recommend 1 inch of space around the refrigerator.
How close can a refrigerator go to a side wall.
The space is next to a wall on the right see picture but ignore example side by side.
Our french door refrigerator is next to a wall that is 7 inches past the front of the cabinets.
I do pull the refrigerator out a bit if i want to take a drawer out for cleaning.