Why you can't put a refrigerator close to the wall: possible consequences - few people know about this

30.01.2024 08:36

In many kitchens you can see a refrigerator placed close to the wall.

However, this arrangement of the device can hardly be called successful.

If there is no gap between the refrigeration unit and the wall (or it is too small), then very serious problems may arise.

It is possible that the refrigerator will simply break down.

What can happen if you install a refrigerator close to a wall?

This arrangement makes it impossible for air to circulate around the entire device.

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As a result, the load on the compressor increases significantly and the cooling system stops working properly.

The parts of the refrigeration device begin to wear out quickly. In such conditions, the refrigerator is unlikely to function for long.

How to properly place a refrigerator in the kitchen

The appliance must be installed so that the distance between the rear of the appliance and the wall is at least 5 centimeters.

By the way, the same distance should be maintained on the sides.

If these conditions are met, the chances of long and normal operation of the refrigerator will be maximum.

Earlier we named 3 washing mistakes that only ruin your washing machine.

Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief

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  1. What can happen if you install a refrigerator close to a wall?
  2. How to properly place a refrigerator in the kitchen