The arrangement of the kitchen space is a rather painstaking task, especially when the question is about the arrangement of household appliances. It is important not only to place everything so that it is convenient for the hostess to prepare dinners for the whole family and receive guests, but the space should be as functional as possible. This issue is especially relevant for kitchens with a small quadrature, where you want to save every centimeter.
Location option in a small kitchen.
Most often, when repairing a kitchen, the question arises: can I put a refrigerator next to the oven? Placement of household appliances should be convenient and functional. It is worth considering this aspect in more detail.
In a large space, this problem is not so acute, however, for aesthetic reasons, the owners of such areas decide to place household appliances nearby.
The arrangement of the kitchen is not an easy task, it is a multifunctional small space where you need to place the following items:
- Hob and oven cupboard or stove with integrated oven.
- Sink for washing dishes.
- Modules for dishes and products.
- And of course, a fridge.
When installing the above furniture and household appliances, you need to rely on the following principles:
- Aesthetics. Still, it is pleasant to be in a beautifully furnished kitchen, where furniture and appliances are in harmony with each other and there are no piles.
- The space must be ergonomic. Even if the kitchen area allows, it is not necessary to arrange objects in different angles. The working area should be assembled in one place, and the dining area in another.
- Also, do not forget about the operational moment. For example, do not place a refrigerator near the battery, knowing that this is not recommended, as well as not every furnace can be placed nearby.
Of course, if there is a large kitchen area, the question of exactly how to place household appliances does not arise. But for small rooms - this is a real problem.
Each household appliance has its own characteristics and recommendations for use. Particularly acute is the question of the proximity of the oven to the refrigerator.
Why is it not recommended to put the oven next to the refrigerator?
The main reason why these two devices should not stand side by side lies in the fact that both of these units emit large amounts of thermal energy, and this, as a rule, leads to premature wear of parts.
It is not recommended to put the oven close to the refrigerator, both emit a lot of thermal energy, which is fraught with overheating and malfunctioning
The refrigerator operates so that heat is removed outside through a special device on the back wall. If more heat comes from the external environment, then the compressor starts to work harder, which can lead to overheating of the mechanism. Thus, the period of use of the refrigerator is significantly reduced.
On the oven, the effect of external heat provokes an increase in internal temperature and the formation of sparks, which can lead to serious consequences in the form of a fire.
Another reason why the close proximity of the refrigerator and stove is undesirable is the safety issue: an overheated stove can spark and cause a fire hazard.
Therefore, you need to carefully approach the issue of the placement of household appliances, and if you put a refrigerator with a stove nearby, then seriously taking care of thermal insulation.
Built-in appliances
The modern market for household appliances offers a huge selection of all kinds of household appliances. Typically, the equipment is divided into built-in and freestanding. To understand what the difference is, you need to consider in more detail each species separately.
In addition to the fact that the built-in oven looks more attractive, it is endowed with better heat protection. Manufacturers of such ovens make protection against external heat more reliable. Depending on the model and brand, heat-resistant cardboard or a layer of ordinary insulation is used as insulation. Models with triple-glass doors also play an important role in isolating heat from the environment. Also, modern models are equipped with a fan and an emergency shutdown function, which makes the use of these devices safer.
An example of the placement of embedded equipment.
The built-in refrigerator is also not deprived of thermal insulation, thanks to additional finishing panels.
Thus, the thermal protection of built-in ovens and refrigerators allows you to place them in the kitchen space as the owner wants, without worrying about the safety of operation and serviceability of appliances. If we rely on the feedback from the owners of the built-in appliances, we can conclude that such devices are equipped with high-quality thermal insulation, which makes it possible to safely install household appliances in the neighborhood of each other.
This option for the placement of embedded technology is quite acceptable
Freestanding household appliances
A completely different issue when it comes to stand-alone household appliances. How to be in such a situation, is it possible to place them close to each other?
Depending on the models, a distance of at least 15 centimeters is recommended
When buying electric or gas stoves and a refrigerator, the instructions clearly state that the distance between these two devices should be at least 50 centimeters, especially if there are hobs. At the time of the breakdown of the refrigerator or stove, the manufacturer may refuse warranty repairs, since it is obvious that the rules for using the equipment are violated.
The space between these devices can be occupied by the working surface. However, due to lack of space, sometimes an oven and a refrigerator are placed nearby without observing a gap.
If there are no other options for installing household appliances, then you need to take care of insulation.
What to make insulation
If the owner still decided to install a refrigerator near the oven, in this case, care should be taken to isolate the heat transfer to the external environment. It is imperative that appliances that have heating elements are at a safe distance from each other or are installed with well-designed insulation.
The easiest and most economical way is to install between these two devices, a conventional furniture partition. The wall of the kitchen module will completely cope with the role of the separator. Thus, heat exchange between the devices will not occur, which means that the risk of overheating is also eliminated.
Partition in the form of a wooden panel.
Another way to separate the equipment is to cover the wall of the refrigerator adjacent to the oven with a special reflective foil. Isolon will not allow heat from the furnace to pass through itself, so it will be possible to avoid overheating, and hence the breakdown of both devices.
The foil film or isolon has a reflective property, so it does not allow heat to enter from the outside
From the foregoing, we can conclude that the close proximity of the refrigerator and the oven is possible if certain operating rules are observed.Having taken care of high-quality insulation, you don’t have to worry about the safety and durability of the equipment, but rather enjoy the cooking process and the cozy atmosphere of the kitchen.
