Built-in refrigerator

The refrigerator is an indispensable appliance for the kitchen. Not a single house can do without it, and it doesn’t matter if it is an elite cottage, a small apartment or a summer house. Today, a variety of modifications are produced, they are made stand-alone and built-in. All options have advantages and disadvantages. Let's figure out how to choose a built-in refrigerator.

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Benefits

Such a technique can be completely invisible, only the electronic panel is visible, with the help of which control is carried out and the temperature is regulated. Such models have a lot of advantages, which are expressed:

• Ergonomic
• Space saving;
• Low noise.

Important! Choosing such a refrigerator, you do not need to consider its design, since it will be covered with decorative panels. And with the help of our tips, you can think over a competent layout and arrangement of furniture in the kitchen.

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Disadvantages:

• If there is a need to place a large number of products, the built-in refrigerator is not the best option, it is better to opt for a free-standing model.
• In such devices there are not many additional functions, for example, the preparation of carbonated drinks.
• High cost, because not everyone is willing to overpay.

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Size range

Typically, refrigerators are evaluated in terms of ergonomics, that is, convenience. It should be equipped with comfortable shelves and sections.

Important! Experts say that the height of the refrigerator should not be more than two meters, they consider the height to be 1.5 m optimal.

If the built-in refrigerator has a smaller size, it is better to substitute a small cabinet under it in which vegetables or household items will be stored. In a separate article, we will tell you how to choose cabinet dimensions for built-in refrigerator.

Important! The main parameters for any household item: safety, reliability, simplicity and ease of use, accessibility.

The height and width of the refrigerator is determined by the internal parameters of the niche into which it will be installed. When installing under the table, a special cabinet is not required.

Important! Typically, such models have a depth of 55 cm, a width of 60 cm, but the height changes.

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How to install the built-in refrigerator?

There are several installation options for the embedded model. The selection of a specific method depends on the features of the arrangement of the kitchen and this or that house. So where to put the built-in refrigerator?

Location

For such models, places are selected that are suitable for conventional refrigeration units:

• On the selected site, the entire structure should be level.
• In the immediate vicinity there should be no heating devices, due to which the compressor will not work normally.
• There should be enough space for the door to open without obstacles.

Niche

To make a cabinet or a niche, you can turn to specialists, or you can do it yourself. In any case, there are a number of conditions that must be observed.

Important! Usually, all household appliances come with installation instructions, in which the installation is scheduled for the points. It must be studied. If during installation the manufacturer’s requirements are not met, in the event of a breakdown, you can be denied warranty service.

The air in the cabinet must circulate freely so that heat transfer occurs normally.For this:

• it is made wider by a few centimeters;
• Do not install the back wall;
• They put the refrigerator on the podium with a ventilation grid.

Important! Of course, the design must be verified in horizontal and vertical planes so that the household appliance is level.

Facade

First of all, it is estimated how much the decorative panel weighs. This indicator should not be more than a certain norm, as otherwise the refrigerator brackets may not withstand.

The panel is installed in two ways:

• Guides for synchronizing the parallel opening of the door and panel;
• Hinges, then the facade is hung on the door.

Important! When choosing canopies, brackets and other accessories, be sure to pay attention to the material used for their manufacture. It is best to choose components made of metal, with a minimum amount of plastic.

When connecting equipment, in order to exclude its failure due to sudden changes in voltage, do not forget to pick up voltage regulator for the refrigerator.

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Popular models

You can buy both a large and a small built-in refrigerator. Let's consider some models.

Built-in refrigerator combi Bosch KIV38X20RU:

• This model is equipped with two cameras that serve a single processor.
• The refrigerator compartment is defrosted automatically, the freezer must be defrosted manually.
• The height of the device is 1.77 m, the width is 0.54 m, the depth is 0.55 m.
• The refrigerator has a volume of 217 liters, a freezer - 60 liters.
• If the refrigerator breaks down, products in it can be stored for 13 hours.
• The refrigerator is equipped with five shelves made of shockproof glass; there are four of them in the freezer.

Built-in multi-temperature wine cabinet Liebherr UWTes 1672:

• This modern wine cellar has two independently controlled temperature zones. The temperature can be adjusted in the range from +5 to +20 degrees. To control it, an integrated touch display is used.
• Door - glass, tinted, protected from UV radiation.
• If the appliance breaks or the door does not close properly, an alarm is triggered.
• The total capacity of the device is 95 liters.
• Five shelves can accommodate 34 wine bottles.
• For air purification a replaceable carbon filter is provided.

Built-in refrigerator Electrolux ENN92800AW:

• Thanks to the volume of 227 liters, many products can be loaded into the device.
• The refrigerator is equipped with four shelves of glass; holders are located on the door.
• The freezer compartment is 75 liters. It has three capacious boxes made of transparent plastic.
• Thanks to the interior lighting, food searches are very fast.

Built-in single-door refrigerator AEG SKZ81400C0:

• The height of the model is 1.4 m, the width is 55.6 cm, the depth is 54.9 cm.
• The weight of the device is only 40 kg.
• The refrigerator compartment has a volume of 155 l, freshness zone - 60 l.
• There is no freezer in this model.
• The temperature is evenly distributed thanks to the fan. The refrigerator compartment defrosts automatically.

Important! Regardless of which model you prefer, the products in it stay fresh longer, the smells do not mix, provide according to our recommendations fridge care.

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Before choosing a built-in refrigerator, you need to weigh all the pros and cons, because the price of such a model is higher than that of conventional refrigeration equipment, and its functionality will not always meet your requirements.