I was visiting this old lady yesterday and she asked me for advice. My advice would have been to move the fridge or the cooker, and not to have them side by side like that, otherwise the fridge would be damaged in time, only the problem is that her kitchen is a fitted one, and there is no-where else to put either appliance. There is a gap of about half a meter between the two appliances. Since the first piece of advice is not possible to implement, I thought of an insulating material to protect the fridge. Which? Alternatively, If you have other advice, I will relay the same to the lady. Thanks.
2007-02-01 02:25:10 · 6 answers · asked by Balaboo 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
so many good answers, i'll let the community decide in a vote. Thanks everyone, for answering.
Yes, a cooker is the appliance that people use to cook food, either by gas, or electricity. (We reserve the term range or stove for appliances that cook food, run by coal or wood.)
2007-02-04 03:48:30 · update #1
I am assuming a cooker is what US people call a range or stove. I will answer with that in mind.
Usually on the back of the cooker there is a "clearance chart" that says how close any thing can be to the sides, back, and top of the cooker. Those are typically pretty small numbers for the sides (few inches or zero inches). The fridge also has insulation and is pretty invlunerable to warm things next to it.
As a result I would not worry in her situation. BTW I looked and my range and refrigerator are that close to each other (built in cabinet between them). They have functioned well since this house was built by an architect for his own family in the 60's.
2007-02-01 05:56:37 · answer #1 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there is a gap between the two appliances of half a metre/ twenty inches, there is no reason for insulation and there is virtually no chance of damage to the refrigerator in everyday use.
Even with a much smaller gap, the refrigerator is unlikely to be damaged as it is enamelled steel, and any blotches/splashes of food or grease can be readily removed.
Heat is not a serious concern either, as the cooker/stove will not be on for extended periods of time in the residence of a senior lady. The majority of heat will rise, and only a small amount will transfer laterally, as radiant heat, and will be of a lower intensity than that which rises. Brief exposure to lateral heat will not damage the refrigerator.
2007-02-01 10:38:16 · answer #2 · answered by Ef Ervescence 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd go to a builders suppliers and ask for an asbestos substitute. Cant remember the name of the stuff but I got some for a friend whose fridge was next to the cooker.
2007-02-01 12:30:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there is a gap of half a metre between them, a small cupboard could be slotted in, making sure that there is no gap behind under or on top of the cupboard. This should solve the problem.
2007-02-01 12:42:59 · answer #4 · answered by funnelweb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Half a meter in itself should be plenty of protection for the refer, unless there is evidence to prove otherwise, like the paint turning brown or the metal getting so hot you cannot put your hand on it comfortably.
2007-02-01 10:32:03 · answer #5 · answered by MT C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put a layer of oven foil on side near oven.
2007-02-01 10:55:30 · answer #6 · answered by Ollie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋