In general, the refrigerator should not be placed directly next to heat sources such as stoves and ovens. However, this aspect often cannot be avoided in small kitchens. Therefore, a close setup can be implemented under certain conditions.
Problematic combination
Nowadays there is an acute lack of space in many kitchens. For this reason, planning a new kitchen or renovating the old kitchen is extremely difficult. That's why in some cases I can't avoid having different electrical devices right next to each other. The question quickly arises as to whether the refrigerator can be installed directly next to the stove and oven. However, the increased temperatures of the oven in particular influence the operation of the refrigerator in the long term, so that certain problems arise from this circumstance.
- Heated oven warms the refrigerator
- More cooling energy is required to compensate for heat
- Exhaust air from the two devices can mix and build up
- When you open the refrigerator, warm air from the running oven pulls in
- Refrigerator compensates for this by turning it on more often and using more power
- Consistent heat radiation minimizes the energy efficiency of the refrigerator
- Has a negative impact on the service life of the cooling devices
Note:
Operated hotplates radiate much less heat than the oven, and it is also given off at the top. In contrast, the heated oven also releases heat to the sides.
Correct kitchen planning
Modern electrical appliances are now both well insulated and insulated. That is why the mutual influence of the refrigerators on the stove and oven is now relatively minimal. In comparison to older models, the risk of the refrigerator becoming very hot has significantly reduced in practice. In earlier times, the ingress of warm air caused the food in the refrigerator to spoil more quickly. That is no longer the case today. That's why the two devices can be placed directly next to each other in new kitchens if space doesn't allow otherwise. However, this results in additional consumption of cooling energy.
In addition, when planning the kitchen, you should pay attention to the exhaust air of the two devices.
- The ideal distance between the devices is 1 to 2 meters
- Fridge uses around 10 EUR more per year than ovens
- Modern refrigerators are extremely powerful
- Quickly compensate for the ingress of warm air
- Warm exhaust air must not accumulate
- Make sure the drainage is correct when assembling
Tip:
For very old and poorly insulated refrigerators, it is worth purchasing a new model with lower power consumption if the device is to be placed next to an oven.
