Regina Remodelling Services: Things to Consider When Replacing the Fridge

If there’s one appliance that makes your kitchen the heart of the home, it’s your refrigerator. When you’re thinking about replacing your fridge or remodelling your kitchen, it’s essential to consider where you put it. It’s not just about convenience, either. Of course, you want your fridge accessible to your prep area, but there are some other things to think about. Ask Handyman Connection about kitchen remodelling services in Regina.

Avoid Heat Sources

The oven or the sunshine through the window can have a direct impact on how the refrigerator cools. When a refrigerator sits close to a heat source, it takes more energy to keep the inside cool, which reduces the fridge’s energy efficiency and creates a fire hazard. In addition, your fridge will have a reduced lifespan. As a general rule, create a kitchen triangle, placing the stove, sink and fridge in a triangular configuration to avoid making your kitchen feel crowded when you’re working.

How Will the Door Open?

Modern refrigerators have many door options. Although you can change the hinges, you should consider how the fridge will open when it’s actually in the kitchen. Ideally, you want the doors to be convenient for a bench or table. When loading groceries, you don’t want to keep the door open any longer than needed. Another consideration about the doors is the ergonomics. Do you want the freezer on the bottom? Is a side-by-side big enough to store your items?

Good Ventilation

Good ventilation for your fridge can help your fridge be more energy-efficient. The more the compressor runs, the more electricity it takes. Ventilation can prevent warm air from accumulating near the compressor. You want at least one inch in the back and front and one-quarter inch on each side.

How Big Should Your Refrigerator Be?

Besides just measuring the space for your fridge, you need to think about a couple of other things. Counter-depth fridges sit flush with your cabinets. Standard-depth refrigerators will extend past the counters. If you want your fridge flush with the cabinet, you’ll have much less space inside the fridge, but the aesthetics may be your goal.

Next, consider the size of your household. It’s recommended to have a fridge with 4 to 6 cubic feet of storage space for each person in your home. Of course, if you want to entertain or have a lot of visitors, you may need to go up in size.

Don’t Forget to Measure Your Doors

Most people have no problem measuring the space the fridge will fit. Measure the height, depth, and width where it will go. Check to make sure that the doors have plenty of space to open. Don’t forget to add in space for ventilation. Better to double-check all measurements when buying the fridge before you realize it doesn’t fit on delivery.

The bigger problem may be fitting the fridge through your doors and the path to the kitchen. Remember to check the hallways and any other areas that you will take the fridge through. Think about tight corners and find the most generous pathway. You don’t want to damage walls or floors trying to install your new fridge.

Modern refrigerators come with many new features, from smart technology to wine coolers, specialty ice dispensers and automatic temperature controls. Think about how you cook and store food before investing in features that may not work in your home. Get the fridge that helps you store food to provide healthy meals.

Talk to the design team with Handyman Connection about kitchen remodelling. We can make your kitchen the showpiece of your home, whether you need a new fridge or not.