Refrigerator built-in wardrobe: Installation Instructions

Refrigerator, built-in kitchen - it is not just an ordinary designer whim, but an opportunity to save space is not small kitchen. In this case, the interior becomes harmonious finished look. But if any fridge can be embedded, and what are the requirements for enclosures for such equipment? In this article we describe in detail how to build a refrigerator in the kitchen.

General characteristics of technology

Refrigerator, built-in wardrobe, will save a lot of space, especially when it comes to small spaces. So, for a tiny Khrushchev, it will be the best solution, but if the honor, built-in appliances that cost not much higher than normal, it usually does not occur with the purchase issues.

In most cases, they are not so deep as their stationary fellow, but have a greater capacity - from 90 to 170 liters. For a large family of 4-6 people, a two-chamber built-in refrigerator is suitable, and for a pair or bachelor is enough and a small unit. There are also models with a freezer and without it. The freezer will easily fit into the space under the table top of the kitchen headset, while it is convenient to use it, noise or vibration does not come from it.

Before talking about the installation method, it should be sorted out how the built-in refrigerator differs from the usual and whether these differences are already exploring:

1. The scheme of the built-in refrigerator is such that it cannot stand inpatient, i.e. without a closet. The cabinet is made in accordance with the scheme and dimensions of the technique specified in the passport.
2. Unlike the usual refrigerator, which is on the floor, the built-in equipment relies on the bottom of the cabinet.
3. The thermal insulation characteristics of the built-in refrigerator are much higher than that of stationary.
4. Built-in refrigerators are fireproof and equipped with a powerful ventilation system.
5. For fixing facades (sash), special fasteners are used, which are adjusted directly to the refrigerator sash. That is, the sash is at the same time the door of the refrigerator and the facade of the cabinet. With the usual refrigerator it will not be possible to organize (in any case, it will not look very beautiful).

Based on this specificity of installation and use, it can be concluded that the built-in refrigerators are more functional and have a number of undeniable advantages:

1. They are very spacious, but at the same time save place in the kitchen. Two-chamber models and can accommodate much more products at all than similar stationary refrigerator models.
2. The presence of a zero chamber is an innovation that occurs in almost all embedded refrigerators. A special microclimate with constant temperature and humidity is constantly maintained in the zero chamber. Products there are stored longer than usual and retain maximum beneficial properties. There you can put meat, fish, seafood, vegetables, greens, fruits.
3. Due to the stronger thermal insulation, the built-in refrigerators hold the cold, so they consume less electricity. As a result, you save not only free space, but also money to pay bills.
4. Due to the presence of decorative panels on the walls of the built-in refrigerators, a peculiar buffer zone occurs in a closet that absorbs noise and vibration. The technique works almost silently, which cannot be said about stationary refrigerators.

Choosing a place

Choose a place to install, based on the specifics of the selected technique model. First of all, it is necessary to take into account the size of the built-in refrigerator plus the size of the cabinet under it. Remember that the main task is to save free space in the kitchen, so repel from the fact that the future refrigerator should not interfere with the free move around the room.

Pay attention not only to the appearance of the refrigerator, but also on the design of the cabinet under it, because it will become an integral part of your kitchen headset. Therefore, pick a color and texture to tone to the rest of the furniture.

As well as stationary technique, built-in refrigerators are not recommended to be placed in close proximity to heating devices and open fire.

Installation of the cabinet for the refrigerator do it yourself

Must warn that experts do not advise to collect a wardrobe for the refrigerator independently, since its correct arrangement requires a mass of calculations, certain skills and a complete understanding of the work of refrigeration.

If you want to turn the usual refrigerator into an embezzlement, you will inevitably come across a mass of difficulties that will eventually lead or breakage of technology, or to life-threatening situation.

Problems that will inevitably arise when installing an ordinary refrigerator in a kitchen set:

1. Since such a refrigerator is on the floor, the bottom of the cabinet can not be. Consequently, the "box" will be a harp and unreliable.
2. Ordinary refrigerators are much deeper by embedded, plus to everything, you will need to leave a little free place behind. As a result, you will have a very deep wardrobe, which will go beyond the table top. Naturally, in such a situation, there can be no speech about any place savings.
3. This item follows from the previous one - the bulky of ordinary refrigerators compared to embedded. The width of the built-in refrigerator is much smaller, and the stationary will be so broad that it will take the wardrobe to make a whole 2, and then 4 doors.
4. Ventilation abilities are also extremely important. In conventional refrigerators, ventilation is practically not provided, as they should be outdoors. Slisse this technique in the closet, and the fire hazardous situation will arise almost instantly - the refrigerator will overheat, the temperature between it and the wooden walls of the "boxes" will increase, and the fire will become a matter of time. The only logical solution will be the construction of a design without the rear wall to ensure at least some kind of ventilation. But remember that our "Mount Cabinet" already has no bottom, 2-4 heavy sash, a big depth, and if you deprive it and the rear wall, then such a structure will not last long.

In general, everything is clear that the idea to turn the usual refrigerator to the built-in deliberately failure, so it is not even worth starting. But you can still make a wardrobe under the integrated refrigerator. Of course, this should take into account the mass of subtleties, but as a result you can save well and make a design with an individual design.

Important nuances

Installation of the built-in refrigerator is associated with some technical subtleties that need to be considered. So, you will need to organize an individual system for mounted doors. There are models with already equipped with hinge doors and those in which the hinges do not apply. The loop for the built-in refrigerator must withstand the mass of each door and evenly distribute it between the hinges and the unit.

For the manufacture of a cabinet, you can use almost any materials - natural wood, plasterboard, LDSP, etc. The most popular and easy to handle is considered LDSP. These panels are suitable for those who have not previously encountered woodworking and has no special technique. Pick the material in accordance with the interior design of the kitchen. It may not match the tone with the headcard, but it is advantageous to emphasize other elements of the room, for example, a floor decoration, a dining table or bright decorative accessories.

Before the work and purchase of materials, make accurate measurements of the depth, the latitude and height of the refrigerator structure, given that there should be several centimeters of free space between the internal walls of the cabinet and the aggregate itself to ensure ventilation. Special attention is paid to the designs of the design - they should be unorded.

Select design

If you have never worked with a tree, then it is better not to do a wardrobe of natural wood. To do this, you will need special locksmith equipment and skills. The optimal option will be plasterboard or LDSP. To establish an ordinary built-in refrigerator without a freezer, you can use inexpensive building materials and save on the installation.

What will take for the construction of a refrigerator cabinet:

• plasterboard, LDSP or other selected material;
• fittings (hands and canopies);
• fasteners (nails, wood screws);
• drill with a set of nozzles;
• hammer;
• hacksaw;
• roulette, facing materials.

At the last point it is worth stopping in more detail. Cabinet can be performed by decorative mosaic tiles, plaster, paint and even ordinary wallpaper. The main thing is to take into account the features of the interior of the kitchen. When using non-standard finishes, you can create a unique design. For example, a decoupage technique has become popular and the artificial formation of wood has become popular, and the decoration of stainless steel sheets will look great in the kitchen in the style of High-tech.

Built-in refrigerators with transparent doors look very unusually.

Harmonious and bright cuisine in the style of Provence.

Built-in refrigerator in the kitchen in a modern European style.

The finish of the facade of the built-in refrigerator under the antique will perfectly fit into the interior and give him luxury.

The idea to collect a wardrobe under the built-in refrigerator with your own hands allows you to save and create an original element of the interior.

How to choose the size

Arguing about the dimensions of the built-in refrigerator, it is important to note that they can be very different, ranging from narrow models of 60 cm, ending with enormous refrigeration complexes more than 2 m. To calculate the sizes, not only from the square of the kitchen, but also the height of the ceiling, quantity residents and regularity of purchases. Let us explain - if you are used to purchasing products in large volumes once in a half months or a month, then there will be a lot of space for storage. Those who visit the store every day and buys little, is suitable for a small single-chamber built-in refrigerator.

If you want to place a technique under the tabletop, its height should be about 80 cm, and the depth to match the depth of the kitchen headset, that is, 56-57 cm. You should also consider such a concept as "working volume". This means the capacity of the refrigerator, which is measured in liters. For a family of 2 people, 135 liters are enough, from 3 - about 160 liters, for large families - from 180 liters.

Features of the cabinet assembly and installation of the refrigerator

Collect the cabinet for an embedded refrigerator is not so difficult, the main thing is to take into account the necessary technical requirements for the specifically of your model of the aggregate. You can familiarize yourself with them in the passport attached to the refrigerator.

Mounting specificity:

1. If the facade of the cabinet is fixed on the refrigerator door, use special loops for fastening. One end of the loop is fixed on the box, the second is on the door.
   
2. In the bottom of the cabinet, it is necessary to organize a small ventilation hole. The same is recommended to do in the rear wall.
3. Ensure the unobstructed removal of the network cable and connect it into the outlet (it may be necessary to do the hole in the cabinet housing).
4. Some models of massive two-chamber refrigerators require the installation of a separate fan, which will divert the heated air from the cabinet housing.

This video presents an example of an embedded refrigerator:

Installation of the built-in refrigerator and the construction of the cabinet for it is a time-consuming and responsible process, so if you are not sure about your abilities, use the services of professional masters.