Looking at photos from fashion magazines, almost all “kitchen” images lack refrigerators. Where are they? Are Europeans so rich that they eat exclusively in cafes and neglect food at home? No, there are enough home cookers in Europe, they just chose the built-in models.
Pros and cons of the built-in refrigerator
Buying a built-in refrigerator in the kitchen is included in the plans of those who decided to thoroughly study the design and interior of the kitchen. Many negatively relate to a free-standing refrigerator, which destroys harmony and selected colors.
Interestingly, built-in models can be mounted not only in the kitchen, but also in car interiors, office cabinets.
Among the advantages of the products, I would like to highlight the following:
- Consume significantly less electricity due to additional thermal insulation (kitchen cabinet body, etc.);
- Work almost silently;
- The main advantage of the refrigerator is stealth. An outsider can hardly guess where the refrigerator is located in the kitchen.
In total, the built-in refrigerator has two drawbacks:
- The volume of the embedded model is much smaller than the analogue-solo;
- The high cost of products is more repulsive than attractive.
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Recommendations of specialists on the choice of refrigerators
What are the main criteria when choosing a refrigerator? Correct - conveniently located shelves and compartments for food storage. You should take into account the height of the product - the owner in the kitchen should not get up on socks or on a stool to reach the desired product. Accessible, comfortable, everything at hand - these are the three pillars on the basis of which you should choose a model.
According to experts, the height of the built-in refrigerator should not exceed 2 meters. The recommended parameter is 1.5 meters. If the refrigerator is lower, installation on a stand is recommended.
Installation - installation secrets
The most important installation parameter is electrical safety. In order for the installation of the refrigerator to go without a hitch, without a hitch, many aspects and rules will have to be studied that will help you complete the procedure in the correct sequence. Each individual model is accompanied by a passport instruction, in which all the recommendations and requirements of the manufacturer are indicated.
Installing a refrigerator is not an easy task. It is necessary that the condenser and compressor are positioned so that fresh air flows freely to them.
Important:
Each individual model has its own characteristics, installation nuances and requirements. Do not be guided by the general rules.
When installing the product yourself, you need to pay special attention to the upper gap (above the refrigerator) for the intake of clean air. The gap should be at least 5 cm.
In general, it is not recommended to engage in amateur performances. Built-in appliances must be installed by qualified specialists who know all the nuances of work and give a guarantee for their services.
Any inaccuracy made during the installation of the refrigerator can lead to fatal consequences (namely, damage to the product). To avoid unnecessary costs for repairing or purchasing a new product, entrust the work to professionals.
Design is a repulsive feature of an attractive appliance
Despite its high cost, the built-in refrigerator on the store counter has a modest and unattractive appearance. They do not have a special varnish or chrome coating. The product will acquire a finished look only after it is mounted in a cabinet and a decorative panel is fixed to its facade. As for the panel itself, it all depends solely on the imagination of the designer. It can be matched strictly in color with a headset, or it can stand out against the general background with its defiant coloring.
When choosing a new built-in refrigerator, it is recommended to pay attention to its characteristics, and not to the appearance.
Summarizing
Built-in refrigerators - ideal for small kitchens. They will not only save space, but also make the room more attractive and convenient. If you do not have the skills of an electrician, it is not recommended to engage in self-installation of the product. Having paid a modest (compared to the cost of the refrigerator) amount, you can order the services of professionals who will quickly and competently perform all the necessary work.
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