Pros and cons of integrated refrigerators

When arranging the kitchen, there are a number of issues to resolve. Among which are the design, layout and placement of kitchen appliances. Actually, kitchen appliances are an essential attribute of the kitchen room, so when you have to choose a furniture set, you should think in advance about the location of the main objects.

Especially when it comes to large-sized technology, the location of which should be calculated in advance. Among these there is a refrigerator, without which nowhere. On the background of modern kitchens, someone does not like the open types of refrigerators. In order to fully embody the design idea, they are often masked in cabinets and niches. However, it should be remembered that between a conventional refrigerator and a built-in there are certain differences.

Let's take a closer look at the pros and cons of built-in refrigerators — this will help make the right choice in favor of certain types.

What is different from the usual

The first difference between the built-in fridge and the usual one is that it is in a certain way disguised and harmoniously merges into the furniture set, which is why it doesn’t catch the eye when entering the kitchen or another room. This is a purely aesthetic moment. In fact, refrigerators of this type are endowed with certain technical features, namely, they have:

• A thickened layer of thermal insulation.
• Optional fan.

Built-in refrigerators are somewhat strenuous due to a more rigid use. Therefore, this type requires certain features of the construction of work for its safe and appropriate operation.

In particular, the hidden type of this equipment requires additional cooling of its heating devices. For its intended purpose, both types of refrigerators perform their functions of storing and cooling food products equally well.

Concealed refrigerators, smaller in size to approximately 15%.This is a thoughtful moment by the manufacturer. After all, it requires additional framing with the appropriate spatial allotment for the corresponding operation. So that the dimensions are not too large, the manufacturer simply reduced the useful volume of such devices.

If you compare its parameters with a standard refrigerator mounted in a cupboard or niche, then the final dimensions of the latter will be much larger.

What are the built-in refrigerators, their features

Refrigerators for mounting in furniture make up a special subspecies of refrigeration equipment. Among them, you can pick up equipment of various dimensions:

Small( single chamber) models. This type is very relevant in small rooms, where it is better to disguise dimensional equipment and not to attract too much attention. In particular, if, for example, the apartment has a very small kitchenette, then it is advisable to install a small refrigerator in the headset and it will not attract too much attention.

An excellent variant of this type of refrigerator is to install it in an office, where one type of refrigerator against the background of office work environment is not very relevant.

Large( standard) models. Standard refrigeration systems, which are mainly installed in residential kitchens. As a rule, have the form of a standard refrigerator.

According to the type of installation, they are divided into the following models:

Fully built in - provide for mounting in the headsets and paneling of the refrigerator panel with lining material;

Partially embedded is the installation of this equipment in hidden cabinets, niches. At the same time the refrigerator itself( front doors) remain in their own form.

Advantages of built-in refrigerators

Having imagined a built-in refrigerator, you can immediately pick out its advantage in terms of aesthetics of appearance and harmony in the interior. But this is not the only advantage. And so, the advantages of this refrigeration equipment include:

1. Relative soundproofing. Unlike stand-alone refrigerators, built-in give out much less noise or will be noiseless at all. This is due to the fact that it is sewn in the closet, the frame of which holds back the sound of his work.
2. Additional thermal insulation, as a necessary property of a closed-type refrigerator, makes it more economical. Therefore, among the advantages of a benefit in its efficiency.
3. Stealth. You can install it in the kitchen, hallway, in the office - and it will be imperceptible in appearance. This is very convenient not only to complete the design idea of ​​the kitchen, but also advisable to install a mini-fridge to cool drinks in the office or directly in the office. Disguised as furniture, it does not spoil the interior.
4. Versatility. Suitable for installation in various types of premises. Suitable for any interior and design, while absolutely the same function for the main purpose.

Disadvantages of built-in refrigerators

Unfortunately, any best ideas have, except?significant advantages and disadvantages. Perhaps, against the background of the prevailing features, they are insignificant. However, they should be taken into account when choosing a technique in order to calculate all the nuances and not suffer from unexpected moments.

Built-in refrigerators are characterized by the following disadvantages:

1. The refrigerator is almost closely embedded in furniture. Therefore, when a characteristic noise appears, it is difficult to find a place where the walls of the equipment and the furniture panel collide.
2. Complicated cleaning process. Considering that the refrigerator needs to be periodically cleaned not only inside but also the rear part( compressor, fan), this type of equipment is not very easy to care for. It can not be moved as a normal refrigerator. To get to the equipment for the purpose of cleaning or repair, it must be lifted and taken out or use a special stand for this.
3. In the complex, the wardrobe with the fridge is practically immobile. Its movement is impossible without much effort, mainly undertaken only for the repair or installation of another unit.
4. Another point is the choice of a refrigerator of a different size. If there is a need to install a larger refrigerator, then the furniture will have to make another one under it.

Should I Buy?

Whether to buy a built-in refrigerator or a regular one depends on your own preferences and interior features. The above pros and cons are a necessary characteristic of the aggregates as a whole.

If we talk about the features of the appearance, it depends on the room where it will be located. For example, for a separate kitchen in a residential area, with a sufficient area in a modern style, there are decent ready-made models. Some are distinguished by an interesting color scheme, a pattern on the panel, and a modern electronic scoreboard. That is, pretty good models successfully fit into the interior.

In rooms which, in principle, do not provide for the placement of a refrigerator( office, office), of course the hidden type will be superior in choice.

Built-in refrigerators will be indispensable when the style of the kitchen simply does not harmonize with appliances. For example, combining the kitchen and living room in the same room and performing them in a particular style, which is not combined with modern appliances. For example, country style with vintage furniture;a classic interior with antique-style furniture and pompous crystal chandeliers. It is clear that in such cases I really want to hide the much-needed equipment so that it does not spoil the overall picture.

General features built-in refrigeration equipment reviewed. This information is basic and sufficient to determine what type of equipment is needed in a particular case. In addition, disclosed features that may entail a certain discomfort in use. For some, they may be weightless on the background of advantages. However, for some, this may be the reason he chooses another type. In any case, the correct choice can be made only if you have complete information about the equipment.