How do you measure the niche dimensions of a built-in fridge?
Measure the niche dimensions of a fridge freezer combination
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Step 2. Measure the lower door panel
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Step 3. Measure the niche width
Want to buy a new fridge freezer combination? Measure the niche dimensions in your kitchen with the following steps:
- Step 1. Measure the height of the niche.
- Step 2. Measure the lower door panel.
- Step 2a. Measure the height of the lower door panel of your fridge (A).
- Step 2b. Measure the piece of door panel that sticks out from under the fridge (B).
- Step 2c. Subtract dimension B from dimension A. Now you know the height of the door panel.
- Step 3. Measure the width of the niche.
- Step 4. Measure the depth of the niche.
Measure the niche dimensions of a single-door fridge
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Step 2. Measure the niche width
You can easily measure a single-door fridge with the following steps:
- Step 1. Measure the height of the niche.
- Step 2. Measure the width of the niche.
- Step 3. Measure the depth of the niche.
Measure the niche dimensions of an under-counter fridge
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Step 2. Measure the niche width
Want to place the fridge in a niche under your countertop? You need an under-counter fridge. You can measure the correct dimensions with the following steps:
- Step 1. Measure the height of the niche.
- Step 2. Measure the width of the niche.
- Step 3. Measure the depth of the niche.
Check the installation drawing and the door system
If you want to be sure whether the fridge fits, check the installation drawing of the model you want to buy. You can find this image in the image gallery of each product. Are the niche dimensions in your kitchen the same as the niche dimensions on the installation drawing? You can be sure that the fridge fits in your kitchen. Finally, check whether the door system of the fridge matches the hinge system in your kitchen. This way, the cabinet doors in your kitchen fit directly on your new fridge.
Do you have an IKEA kitchen?
Do you have an IKEA kitchen? Not all fridges will fit in the niche. This depends on your current fridge and which type of IKEA kitchen you have at home. We'll tell you more in the article below.