 Boxing in Fridge (by GLR [MA]) Jul 1, 2026 5:38 PM
 Boxing in Fridge (by plenty [MO]) Jul 1, 2026 7:38 PM
Boxing in Fridge (by 6x6 [TN]) Jul 1, 2026 8:38 PM
Boxing in Fridge (by JS [CA]) Jul 1, 2026 9:37 PM
Boxing in Fridge (by Oreo [WI]) Jul 2, 2026 1:25 AM
Boxing in Fridge (by Ray-N-Pa [PA]) Jul 2, 2026 6:44 AM
Boxing in Fridge (by zero [IN]) Jul 2, 2026 9:40 AM
Boxing in Fridge (by Dodge [PA]) Jul 2, 2026 1:59 PM
Boxing in Fridge (by WMH [NC]) Jul 2, 2026 10:09 PM
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Boxing in Fridge (by GLR [MA]) Posted on: Jul 1, 2026 5:38 PM
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Is anyone boxing in (wall off as part of the cabs) their fridges in their kitchens? Or not doing in boxed in look?
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Boxing in Fridge (by plenty [MO]) Posted on: Jul 1, 2026 7:38 PM
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As in with cabinets? In my own home YES. An added expense in rental. None in my rentals --172.59.xxx.xxx |
Boxing in Fridge (by 6x6 [TN]) Posted on: Jul 1, 2026 8:38 PM
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How long would you like that refrigerator to last?
They need to breathe. --73.19.xxx.xx |
Boxing in Fridge (by JS [CA]) Posted on: Jul 1, 2026 9:37 PM
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I’ve done it in my last home and a couple of nicer homes but not in normal rentals. Added expense and complexity with little benefit. --162.204.xxx.xxx |
Boxing in Fridge (by Oreo [WI]) Posted on: Jul 2, 2026 1:25 AM
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We bought a place with a box for a fridge, but you'd be amazed at what other things tenants decide to use that space for. --216.131.xxx.xx |
Boxing in Fridge (by Ray-N-Pa [PA]) Posted on: Jul 2, 2026 6:44 AM
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You would be limiting yourself in future frig sizes. For an owner occupant, that isn't that big of deal. For a renting resident - that can huge --174.131.xxx.xxx |
Boxing in Fridge (by zero [IN]) Posted on: Jul 2, 2026 9:40 AM
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I built an area for my fridge. It works just fine. Insulated all around, back side to garage. I made the opening big enough to allow I think a 40" fridge tight. My 36" fits well.
The apartment I am working on right now has an upper cabinet above the stove and the fridge sits next to it and a wall. We have ten units all alike.
Over the years I started moving the upper cabinet to allow a 36" fridge to fit there comfortably. It all works out because I now run tile between the cabinet and the stove.
In the past I had a couple tenants bring their own refrigerator but it was a larger size and wouldn't fit. Then they moved it to the other side of the oven which cramped the dining area. This way works out.
Newer fridges do not need much breathing room. The biggest concern is allowing the doors to open properly.
I have considered putting a panel next to the oven to block off the side of the fridge. This will allow me to hide any dents or scratches on the sides and maybe keep some of the gunk from cooking from getting on and under it. But I have yet to do any of that yet. --47.227.xx.xxx |
Boxing in Fridge (by Dodge [PA]) Posted on: Jul 2, 2026 1:59 PM
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You'll redoce efficiency and fridge life if you reduce the airflow to the fridge coils. Fridges are heat pumps and need relatively cooler air to absorb the heat. Get as much flow over those coils as possible. (New air, not the same boxed in air that has already absorbed some heat) --204.111.xxx.xxx |
Boxing in Fridge (by WMH [NC]) Posted on: Jul 2, 2026 10:09 PM
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Hah Zero newer fridges don't need breathing room because they will die sooner for another reason anyway :) --173.18.xx.xxx |
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