Built-in Fridges

A built-in fridge fits inside a kitchen housing and sits behind a matching furniture door. It gives a fitted kitchen a consistent appearance, but the appliance must match the cabinet rather than simply fit the visible opening. Check the niche height, width and depth, the ventilation route, door system and furniture-door dimensions.

Built-in models can offer less usable space than similarly tall freestanding fridges, so compare net capacity and the internal shelf, drawer and door layout. Decide whether you want a larder fridge for fresh food only or a model with a small freezer box.

Door-on-door and sliding-hinge arrangements are not interchangeable without checking the cabinetry. Accurate fitting helps the door seal and ventilation work correctly, so professional installation is worth considering when replacing a different model or altering a housing.