"Sinking" American Fridge Freezer flush into partition wall - Mini Project

CJhaughey · 20-06-2022 04:36PM

I was only offering advice based on some experience with refrigeration. I cannot see the vents above the fridge so based my comment on the photographs provided.

I would make one observation and that is if there is no discernible temperature differential in the air passing over the cooling coils at the back of the fridge and ambient air temp then something is not right. There will always be a temp differential if you are moving heat with a pump. You may want to investigate this at some point.

20-06-2022 04:57PM

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Understood. Your concern is valid, this is why I looked carefully into this. Remember these fridges are designed to be installed into a far tighter fitting cupboard.

I just Installed a fridge in a larger cupboard. The fact that I removed some plasterboard is neither here nor there.

on your other point I think the reason that there is no discernible temperature difference is due to the fact that it is so well ventilated. The heat is simply “diluted”. It is performing really well.

pm1977x · 20-06-2022 07:41PM

Fair play on tackling all that! Also, that handle cutout is a thing of beauty!

mickdw · 20-06-2022 08:00PM

Looks great from kitchen side. Very clean look.

I wouldn't be doing any framing around it if it was mine. I'd just do a a plastic stop bead/corner bead depending on how you want to finish the sides of the hidden recess and just feather out the finish and paint.

20-06-2022 08:27PM

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Actually I plan to finish it off with some architrave on the kitchen side. It looks a tad rough at the moment.

geotrig · 21-06-2022 09:33AM

Fair play dude great stuff ,love these type of threads and good use of the utility space overall if you ask me !

Gant21 · 21-06-2022 09:38AM

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Architrave is 1970’s not even baz ashmashy would do that.

monseiur · 21-06-2022 10:16AM

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Well done 2011, I admire some one who not only has the imagination to dream something up but has the ability to DIY it. You proved that it was not only theoreticially possible but practically possible. Girl Geraldine nearly made me throw up what I never ate or drank ! It's miserable, uneducated people like her that gives engineers & related folk a bad name. To say that she hasn't clue is an understatement.

21-06-2022 10:22AM

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Architrave done and wall repaired and repainted I think it is a much cleaner look.

12 mm plywood painted black installed under the front legs to finish.

banie01 · 21-06-2022 10:24AM

Really enjoyed watching your progress on this. Good job, well executed.

21-06-2022 10:28AM

A far larger fridge which was the primary goal:

The fridge doors have a built in mechanical stop that prevents them opening any further than this and hitting the walls. Careful positioning ensure that cupboard doors and oven door all swing clear of fridge doors.

Mission status: Management back on board!!

The Mulk · 21-06-2022 10:33AM

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Agree 100% with this.

Amazing job, well done

hello2020 · 22-06-2022 06:15PM

OMG ..just amazing ! you did a better finish than most of the builder in the business will do in the same time !

astrofool · 22-06-2022 06:18PM

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I had to move a wall (well rebuild) 15cm to fit in a new hot water tank, was well worth it (helped that we did work on the other room at the same time).

ShatterProof · 22-06-2022 06:31PM

What’s does the beer taste like from the new fridge?

22-06-2022 08:50PM

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Better because now it’s cold and I couldn’t fit it into the last fridge!

The filtered water is a surprisingly big hit with the kids.

mickdw · 22-06-2022 10:33PM

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That will wear off believe me.

eusap · 23-06-2022 07:57AM

Well done, looks great. One design improvement suggestion under the dryer pop in a pull out shelf for somewhere to place a basket

23-06-2022 08:52AM

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This would elevate the height of the dryer further. Not an issue for me. However my partner is “vertically challenged” so this would be objected to!

Akrasia · 23-06-2022 09:02AM

Looks like a lovely job

Enjoy the clean look while it lasts

23-06-2022 09:07AM

^^^ Brilliant! I love these artistic enhancements

The utility room is starting to look a bit more finished now that paint has been applied.

boardlady · 23-06-2022 09:26AM

I love it all - your vision, enthusiasm, motivation and the fact that you are clearly a devil for the detail! If only everyone was as good as you. I hope 'management' appreciate you!

23-06-2022 10:16AM

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Thanks.

To be fair “management” has to endure a lot. Also frequently assists with painting, food preparation, first aid and other tasks.

stooge · 23-06-2022 10:37AM

fine job, great finish. well done on taking it on and how quickly you did it

zg3409 · 23-06-2022 11:08AM

I thought it would end up looking like this flat screen TV!

In seriousness I am not a fan of front of fridge not matching the cabinets in the rest of the kitchen. I have a 100% front height all fridge with a cabinet matching door front and another 100% freezer. It does create the "where is the fridge" issue along with where to put kids drawings and it does not include a water filter but I have one next to kitchen tap, but no ice and not cooled.

I do like your DIY skills. I have used under counter fridges and freezers with a family and there is simply not enough room for a weekly shop.

Juran · 24-06-2022 08:21AM

Great vision and a great job.

I agree, those undercounter fridges and freezers are just about suitable for a 1 person apartment. And if at that, you cant see anything in them, and the fridges never seem to get very cold. We have a full larder 185cm tall fridge in the kitchen, and a matching freezer tall in the utility. Two of us in the house, and we need them.

24-06-2022 09:39AM

+1

Up until now we would purchase a lot of bottled water, but not anymore. The filtered water dispenser works really well so we all find ourselves using this feature a lot.

Filters last for 6 months and cost €13 each, great value.

The ice dispenser is also quite handy as is the “frost free” feature.

It is also great to gain the extra cupboard space from where the under counter fridge and freezer previously resided.

monseiur · 29-06-2022 10:40AM

Nice job 2011, the display on fridge door proves that you obviously have passed on your artistic talents to the next generations. Can I ask is the photo/painting in post no. 40 Siobhan McKenna ?

29-06-2022 11:12AM

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Thanks. The pictures displayed in post 51 are not mine, they are from another poster.

The photo in post 40 is a family member 😀

"Sinking" American Fridge Freezer flush into partition wall - Mini Project

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