How Do You Buy Refrigerators For Small Openings?
Maybe you live in an attic apartment, a studio apartment or a small cottage. The access to your living space may be narrow, and the opening for the refrigerator in your kitchen may be small. How do you shop for a small refrigerator? Knowing the maximum height, depth and width is essential when selecting a refrigerator for a small space. Size is the main factor to consider when making your final selection. Measure the opening in your kitchen where you will place the refrigerator. Allow 1 inch of clearance on each side of the refrigerator. Measure the width of the space, the depth and the height. Take the height of the hinge cap on the refrigerator into consideration. The hinge cap is the covering that caps the upper part of the door hinge. Manufacturers will list the height of the refrigerator with and without the hinge cap. Since the hinge cap is located near the front of the refrigerator, it will only be a problem if upper cabinets are not recessed. If they are not recessed, they may
