One side against the wall and the other by a counter.
Can you put a side by side refrigerator next to a wall.
A basic guide is to allow for 2 inches in the back 1 inch at the top between the upper cabinets and the refrigerator and a minimum of 1 8 of an inch on either side of the fridge.
Here is computer drawing of a solution from the cabinet maker refrigerator has a 2x4 in back so the sides come out past the offending wall but the cabinet above and the wall next to the fridge come out more and give it a built in look although it is not counter depth even a counter depth would not work in this situation you would just.
A side by side would not work because the freeze side would only open part way and that would create problems.
If the fridge is tight against a wall on the side will the door still open.
However i have a wall that extends 41 on the right side.
The two items are obviously essential for any working kitchen but having them placed side by side can cause some problems.
If you have an occasionally need to open the door 90 degrees why you can pull the fridge forward a few inches and swing away.
With the french door and one side opening all the way we can get anything we want into the refrigerator.
I have the fridge next to a wall no filler just a small clear rubber bumper.
Most manufacturers recommend 1 inch of space around the refrigerator.
I have exacltly 36 inches of width.
Before ordering your new refrigerator measure the space available.
My s s maytag is on life support.
I was going to buy an electrolux fd model ei28bs561s.
It s a french door fridge and i ve never had a problem or issue with the door swing and i cook and entertain alot.
It would be the refrigerator side not the freezer side if that makes a difference.
The lg refrigerator space requirements are meant to allow the appliance to have room for heat to circulate.
Can you put a wall oven next to the refrigerator.
How close can a refrigerator go to a side wall.
Need to know of the door next to the wall will open properly.