Can I integrate a fridge freezer myself?
Question:Hi
My girlfriend and I are buying a new build house and one thing we wanted was integrated kitchen appliances. The thing is, the developer wants to charge us over £3,000 for this which seems rather excessive.
Instead, they will sell us the doors for £80 each and we can do it ourselves. Apparently though, we will only be able to integrate the washing machine and dish washer - they said we wouldn't be able to do the fridge freezer ourselves.
Why could this be? Are they talking rubbish?
Answers:
If you do, remember to leave enough room behind for ventilation as these appliances kick out a lot of heat!
As long as you buy an integrated appliance I can't see how it will be a problem. Integrated appliances are designed to have a standard kitchen unit door applied to the front, and you can get integrated fridge freezers, but they must be built under. That means they go under the work surface like a washing machine. That means they are small so you will need two seperate units, both a fridge and a freezer. If you want a tall unit then it is more complicated and more difficult to get. Sometimes requiring special doors to be made because they will not be standard height. Hope that helps, but go around and have a good look.
Edit:- in reply to Rob, Integrated appliances vent through the front, they are designed to be fitted in.
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