That three inches would have screamed to someone who installs a lot of kitchens the second it was put in place. I am not an expert on kitchen designs, but I know the basics. How Do You Cut A Refrigerator To Fit A Cabinet? If you can, it may look better for the cabinet to be used up. First, make sure that the refrigerator is unplugged and that all food has been removed from it. Id remove the cabinet. If thats not enough, you can try removing the shelves from the fridge. A simple vertical panel can be added to one side of the cabinets if you have room for a refrigerator. She is the person behind the read me thread that is usually on page one. Maybe the space could hold a wine rack? What color/brand is it? and good luck in keeping those boys fed over the years! We dont have cabinets over our fridge, because they are really unusable. There are no ''cabinets''. Done guys/gals, used a belt sander but all your suggestions were taken into consideration and thought about each one and how confident I felt in my abilities. Now your fridge should be completely hidden under your cabinets! You may want to remove the cabinet trim the top and reinstall to avoid weakling the cabinet the one over my fridge is full of liquor bottles and needs all it strength. I'd also Check the feet perhaps they can be adjusted. Not a great solution, but we made it work. Next, locate the four screws that hold the feet in place. Use a jig saw with a flush-cutting blade and/or a chisel to finish the short uncut sections at the top and bottom. These cooking gadgets harness imagination and high tech and have price tags to match, Bring new life to your home in time for the new year, Don't assume you have to do without those windows, that island, a home office space, your prized collections or an eat-in nook, Dont let a small cooking area cramp your style. So unless you absolutely need the storage, the easiest solution is to just ditch them. Generally there is enough extra left to trim a inch but not of an inch. Very fine cut blades. And darn soon if you do t want to have wasted money on those appliance purchases. This method is only suitable for laminated surfaces. Just stupid. Theres no need to take them out. Here's a photo of my dumbassery in full view. Yes I see that some models require a clearance of 1 inch on top. Had to go through a reset procedure yo get it working again. I agree with this idea too OP, that crown molding reduces your options. Router imo can go bad fast. Of all the possible ways of removing some material, sanding would be my last choice, because it generates lots of dust. And be sure to check out our other home improvement guides for more ideas on how to make your life easier. I have not ordered fridge yet but instructions say fridge is 69 3/8 from bottom to top. Installers of modular cabinetry frequently employ this method. Finish cutting through the laminated top with a standard saw blade. When the base cabinets are removed, the extra room allows for the installation of a refrigerator. I would use a hand held electric plane and shave very small amounts at a time, and an oscillating tool to plunge the bottom and top where the plane cant reach. Glad it worked out for you, as always there is more than one way to skin the cat'. But if youre still not sure what to do, the best thing is to consult with a professional. I would call in a carpenter to see what could be done and get an estimate. Thanks for suggestion, yeah it will create a ton of dust. To cut through the laminated top, use a laminated knife. Not sure if I need some touch up paint to get underneath or new fridge will hide it. Id remove them entirely. Youre not alone. I did this with a router on a cabinet that was slightly too big to fit in a bathroom. Edit: hey yall thanks for all the comments and not making fun of me too bad. If the distance is less than 6 inches, there is no need to worry about it. Cost them a $2500 refund to me because my carpenter had to sit around and wait 4 weeks for the replacement to come in. Yes heri-cles - that was what I was thinking of. I'm a dumbass and spent so much time worrying about getting one that fit the 33 in width that I didn't think about the height issue. Ideally run it through a tablesaw, which is how I did mine. Its a white whirlpool. We once sawed a notch in the header above the stairs so we could fit the box spring up the stairs. Im going to try getting a small hand planer as you said. also they sometimes have slightly damaged, but brand new, pieces with small dents. But I always need to see a picture of it. To give the illusion that the refrigerator is part of the cabinetry, this is a common practice. Seen guys on YouTube use a orbital saw and cut bottom off. This way you make most of the cut with the circular saw, which is fast and cuts straight and clean, but you can still make a square end with the jig saw. If you dont use all the shelves in your fridge, or if you find that youre constantly throwing away expired food, it might be time to downsize. Also check the feet on the fridge. Shave and sand it until it fits. Pictures attached, A collection of one thousand construction details organized by climate and house part. I love cooking because it's so relaxing! Finally, replace the doors on the fridge and screw them back into place. how often do you use the stuff in the vabinet above your fridge? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I'd remove those cabinets and keep square baskets (or something) on top of the fridge for storage, Houzz Pro: One simple solution for contractors and design pros. Finish with a sander unless its particle board then maybe take more than 1/4" and glue new veneer strip over particle board. To make room for a taller refrigerator, renovate the upper cabinet. First I'll look up what kind of food I want to cook, and find a good recipe for it. We didn't have a very good finish carpenter - that's why I ended up doing it myself. With three boys, I would think bigger is better, and if you decide to update in 20+ years, you can always just put something in the "extra" space, as I've seen wine holders, book cases, etc, put alongside a fridge. Yes that is right but counter depth are usually even taller, aren't they? For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. As far as the other island in the bay window area. Oh man, we only had to cut 1/4 inch off. I would not do a fixed island with isles that are that tight. How do you like it with your slate appliances? It makes me feel really accomplished knowing that people liked what I made for them! We had flat panel doors so that was ab easier fix for the doors. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Then my wife would ask every week for the next 5 years when I'm going to fix it. I am going to return them and get the wooden shelves and trim the same way to put them in. Personally, I hate over the fridge cabinets, they seem to be the hardest to access/least useful cabinets. The doors swing with no problem at all after slight XYZ adjustment at the hinge. Matching color on stain is harder than paint, but if you took the door to a good paint store they could help you get a reasonable starting point. I know your husband is proud of the hunt for the deal, but I don't think anyone would be impressed with your fridge sitting in the middle of the kitchen, or placed in an inconvenient area of usage. She posted the link for you, but here it is again in case you missed it. It's going to stick out in the room if it isn't counter depth. How To Make A Refrigerator Fit Under A Cabinet, How To Install Under Cabinet Refrigerator? I'll update you when I get it fixed! I'd use a router, multiple passes with a guide rail. Weve shown you how to make a refrigerator fit under a cabinet. You, my man, have some work ahead of you. This happened to us! I cannot tell you how glad I am that you are considering nixing that island in the bay idea, as well as the corner pantry. Circular saws can't cut a square edge if you stop before going all the way through the piece due to the arc-shape cut the circular saw blade makes. Keep in mind that even if you get it to fit physically, you may have to allow extra clearance above for ventilation/cooling. Then I ordered new doors. Refrigerators typically fit into a 36-by-72-inch area. Or I guess I may need to cut the whole bottom. Its a common question and one that doesnt have an easy answer. Is it ok to put the island outside the "U. I dont want that lol. Not sure if this is under the doors or not. We live and we learn looks as if that might be crown molding at the top of the cabinet. Planer. Is it counter depth? So trying to squeeze in the refrigerator may result in poor performance or an early death. Forgive my ignorance, but if you cut the bottom of the cupboard off won't that render the cupboard completely useless? Follow these simple steps, and youll be able to have more space in your kitchen in no time! Why Does Scoop Measurement Matter? I have one that is small and good to use on stuff like this. Finish up with chisel and sander. Waist To Height Ratio Calculator: What Is A Healthy Waist Size For My Height? That is probably around 4 hours of work. Agreed with the ditching, my only concern is what is underneath. Hopefully your husband and FIL can get it done and everyone is happy, Ingenious solutions from simple tricks to high design make this roundup of small kitchens an inspiring sight to see, From the banal to the downright bizarre, these uncovered artifacts may get you wondering what may be hidden in your own home, See the 3 Things You'll Need to Float Your TV Away From the Wall, Pizza hot from the printer, anyone? If youre in the latter camp, you may be considering installing a refrigerator under your countertop. The only part of cabinet that is snug is the trim around the bottom of cabinet so not sure if that makes a difference. What are my best options? Become a GBA Prime member and get full access to GBA articles, enyclopedia, videos, CAD library, and more. Yes it wasnt a normal island, but it was still more connected to the kitchen. My carpentry is limited, but I have pulled a couple of cabinets apart and put them back together. This is the best approach imo. Can You Take The Feet Off Of A Refrigerator. Hard to get a straight guide sometimes. You and the refrigerator can just agree to share the difference. You must log in or register to reply here. Your new fridge also looks like it might be too deep. Its also old and fragile so taking it off could damage the trim. I can understand the logic, I just think that island will look so odd and out of place. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. What would you do? I had crown molding and vaulted ceilings. It will be covered by the refrigerator. Want to make your fridge blend in with your kitchen cabinets? Geez so many variables. IMO take the cabinet down and do it on a bench where you have better control over what is going on. We had the same problem. If that doesnt work, you can try removing the door from the hinges. Then, use a saw to cut along these lines. A small Japanese saw is another way to finish off a circular saw cut. Press J to jump to the feed. The frequency in which my children drink milk, and eat fruits and veggies, and my "leftover" containers, I believe the larger fridge/freezer will be my favorite feature of our remodel. Modern appliances won't fit without a good chunk of change getting spent in remaking that whole wall. Its an old house so not surprised everything is crooked. It makes sense to make the kitchen to look symmetrical. They come in standard sizes for this application. I didn't think of selling it thanks. A community dedicated to helping people with advice on personal home improvement projects. Next, youll need to attach the fridge to the cabinets. In most cases, theyll be able to get it out without any trouble. Those old cabinets need replacing. First, try moving it to a different location in your kitchen. If you can shorten it and get new matching doors, thats certainly an option. Finally, you can always call a professional to help you move it if all else fails. So we used three flat head cabinet screws and two Miller dowels and wood glue to assemble and fix this side. Brilliant answer, looks like almost the exact amount of space. Depending on how concerned you are about the final look, it might be worth spending a couple hundred to have a trim carpenter do the work. Measure your height and weight. While all of the suggestions here have been terrific, I always love reading the comments, don't many refrigerators also required a gap at the top to allow heat to escape? Fridges usually have adjusting legs with about 3/4" of adjustment. I cut one of my kitchen cabinets and shortened it by 18 inches when I bought this house. +1 Personally, I would remove it and deal with the consequences. It's completely unnoticeable (but I'm a handy kind of guy). I used a mini-size (~5" or so blade) circular saw to do something like this once, along with some metal stock clamped up as a guide. I think at this point you need to call in a couple of carpenters in your area and see if what solutions they can offer. Without measurements there is not much we can do. Ask an aide for assistance if necessary. This is where you start to realize that new IKEA cabinets would have been a much better value in the long run. This feature has been temporarily disabled during the beta site preview. Im thinking move fridge out and use my orbital sander underneath or even sand block and take my time to get the low spots under 69 3/8. When dismantling upper cabinets, cut the supports in order to alleviate some of the weight. Use a circular saw with a blade depth of 1/8 inch. C'mon, Heri_cles: You never, ever, everreallyever store wine above a refrigerator! Build a small filler out of 3/4-or 1/4-inch plywood if the space isnt wide enough for a cookie-sheet cabinet. Find where they attach, unscrew them, and just remove the cabinet above the fridge if you have to. As a cabinet installer or builder, you can do it. When I said the cabinets were about 3/8" too wide for the space he said there was no way to make them fit and said he had 17 years experience. In this blog we also have an article about summit under cabinet refrigerator that you might want to read about it. This will give you more space to maneuver it out of the room. Home Depot delivery sucks btw they wouldnt lift it up my deck stairs because they didnt want to liable for damage so they left me alone with a 500lb fridge. Thanks for the help, I got the fridge in. You can plane it, use a router, or track saw. A time tribute for buying too large a fridge, lol. You can do this by screwing L-brackets into the back of the fridge and attaching them to the cabinets. Your previous home was lovely. Planned cabinet placement for refrigerators is not uncommon. Not using a hand held circular saw on finished cabinets. Measure this distance. I can picture 2 tall pantry cabinets on that wall with a small countertop area in the middle for a coffee/drink station. The first step is to remove the doors from the fridge. I prefer to use a small trim router. Because it isn't. So there you have it! At most there is probably 4 or 5 screws holding it in. This blade is slow to cut, but it does so very cleanly. 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Edit 2: to everyone saying get a new fridge, find me one under $1,300 that fits a 33" W and 65" H that doesnt require a water hookup. Not sure if I need to buy this tool or I could somehow just sand it down with my orbital sander or buy a hand plane that could fit in a tight spot. Once the doors are off, measure the fridge and cut out a piece of wood thats the same size as the fridge. Use a piece of 1/2" plywood for the base and a 1" square piece of wood for the fence screwed to the bottom of the base. The slight gap difference it created is not noticeable. Here are some pictures. Then when the meal is ready everyone usually can't stop telling me how much they loved everything that was made. I will plane most of it off and light sanding if necessary. There's 100 fee plus a 10% restocking fee. What I've done before is to only bring the top of the cut to the stop mark, then finish off the last little bit of cut with a jigsaw so that I end up with square end to my cut line. I put like 4 things up there that get used a couple times a year and still hate it every time I have to get the step stool out, lol. This will help to prevent scratches or other damage to your floor. I don't think you'll need new stain, as I do think the fridge will hide it. If theres a void behind the crown molding, you might be able to remove the crown and raise the cabinet the few inches you need. Before removing the cabinet, its a good idea to remove the doors. At first I didnt think it would be useful since we dont drink wine, but now we store water bottles up there and its great. I only see 2 screws (in picture) that I think is holding everything up. Removing the cabinet is as simple as taking out a few screws. It took months of back order to get here to I'm hesitant to return and get something else, especially since options for that small of a size are extremely limited. Only cost us $40 to get a guy to do it. The screws are driven into the wall studs from the back of the cabinets. I asked a carpenter friend who said there were several ways to make them fit. He took a tool and shaved off the portion of the cabinet causing the obstruction until we could slide it in. I can't see the left side of the cabinet but most cabinets are not one piece. I didnt see anyone mention lowering the floor. In the modular cabinet industry, this is how it is done. The blacksplash wont bother you. Set the fence to expose 1/8" of a straight router bit and make the first pass top-to-bottom. You are not alone in having ideas that are unconventional. MilkwoodRestaurant.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. Tips for Insulating This Tricky Rim Joist. 2022 The Taunton Press, Inc. All rights reserved. My advice: send the fridge back. Score the laminate with a file along the wall-to-line where the saw will not cut the material. To avoid chipping, apply masking tape to the line. Installing Rigid Foam Above Roof Sheathing, Climate Activists React to Dont Look Up. You can make your refrigerator fit under a cabinet. Ive used a planer to do this many times. https://www.houzz.com/discussions/5972404/new-to-kitchens-read-me-first-2020-interim If you post the info needed, maybe she will still help you, as well as many others. I dont want to pull an unraveling thread. It will be a little harder to do in place but with a guide rail you will get a nice even cut. It depends on the situation. This won't delete the articles you've saved, just the list. Cutting the upper cabinet in half to make room for the refrigerator is fine. I could probably alter the cabinet, but it's going to cost more than $400.00, believe me. Before you start cutting post a few photos of the bottom of the cabinet. Required fields are marked *. you could try looking on craigslist for others, or to sell yours. I can understand not wanting the dining room to become wasted space. The only thing that was I found was a thread on gardenweb (now houzz) from like 10 years ago where someone was thinking of doing something similar. Dust on the compressor can limit cooling and cause failure. Guessing op has a fridge in this cabinet so cant easily take it out. The middle underneath the cabinet has more than an inch clearance and the cabinet also does not go all the way to the wall. JavaScript is disabled. Willing to bet there is a gap above the cabinet and it's not flush with the ceiling. First, if the space is too small, you can try removing the door to the fridge. RMR Calculator: How Many Calories Do I Burn A Day Resting? Only thing worse would be jig saw Router with a clamp on guide board or some flush cut bearing works to provide an excellent finish cut. You prefer it to be less comfortable than a normal breakfast nook table because that way people wont want to just stay seated where they are, thereby ignoring the actual dining room. Wine needs a cool place. If youve ever wondered, What do I do if my fridge is too big?, youre not alone. Finally, once the feet have been removed, use a soft cloth to clean the area where they were attached. If the fridge is too big, youll need to cut it down to size. A $400 restocking fee is steep but I don't think you have any other options. I have seen her come up with some amazing kitchen plans over the years where it seemed like there were no good options. A circular saw can be used to cut the cabinet in half one side at a time. Other than that nice hack job! Or was the height minus it? The guard will prevent the saw from cutting all the way through to the wall. OP won't lose the cabinet space and might look odd at the crowning, but that needs to be resized. I convinced my wife to get a different fridge that is slightly shorter. I will google until I find a photo of it done well. Cabinets are typically 24 inches deep. Like the cabinets, finish it off. How far off is it? I think the colors and materials you have chosen so far look good. Your DW will have issues with the pump over time because it's out of level. Your proposed kitchen plan though definitely needs help. One way to do this is to measure the dimensions of your cabinet and compare them to the dimensions of the fridge. How To Make A Refrigerator Fit Under A Cabinet? Do nothing more than leave it as it is. Do you have photos showing the cabinet bottom from below? New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Be sure to wear protective gear, such as gloves and a mask, while doing this. And that's why no one makes them that way any more. So, if your fridge is too tall, dont despair there are a few ways to solve the problem. Best wishes! Your base doesn't need to be as large or as complicated as the bases shown below. Trim the bottom of the cabinet once you have cut through the cabinet. Smaller than 6-inch gaps are rarely noticed. It may seem impossible, but you can make it happen with a little bit of work. You could use a full size circular saw too, but it will be harder to maneuver in a tight space. Yea! So much so that after reading it many times on Houzz, I actually paid for and ordered my new fridge 5 months before install. It would be a snug fit, not sure if the instructions say one thing then when it comes in it will not fit. Not ideal if you're looking for it, but its pretty hidden, and we would much rather have a big fridge! I feel your frustration, have been there. 8 Superb Reasons Why Its Worth To Have, How Deep Should A Refrigerator Cabinet Be? I have a router also but I know my skills are not good enough to use it on this task. If you have room to run the router to the ends the router will do it all. I had to rip off the framing to my kitchen to get it in from my front door but its in now. But if you don't do that, no modern sized appliances will fit. But fear not, whatever you choose to do, you will certainly appreciate the larger fridge. However, be careful not to lose them, as they can be difficult to find if they fall behind the refrigerator. The first thing to consider is how much space you need. Many people have had the problem of not having enough space for their refrigerator. Two on the side where it connects to the cabinet and probably two in the rear. To me it looked like it functioned similar to a peninsula, just not connected to the counters on the wall. Maybe they could shave some wood off the bottom of the cabinet if it's less than an inch. Luckily, this is relatively easy to do. In order to make the most of limited space, this cabinet is typically no broader than ten inches. Get another one. LBM Calculator: What Is A Good Lean Body Mass? I do it all the time! We only recommend products we personally use now, have used in the past, or would use if there was a need. Have any questions or tips of your own? Regarding the island in the kitchen, maybe one of those small movable booz type butcherblock islands would work. Before you purchase a refrigerator, you need to make sure that it will fit in your available space. When you ordered your fridge, was the height provided by the company including the metal protrusion at the top of the fridge? Remove the shelves as well, if they are movable. Be careful at the ends of your cut if you're using a circularl saw since you'll overshoot your cut line a little with the curve of the blade if you cut all the way through. It is common for refrigerators to be deeper than 24 inches, although this is usually not a problem for consumers. restocking fee to return fridge is 400 and husband is set in keeping it what to do just had cabinets painted and it's all one connected cabinet. BMR Calculator: What Is A Good BMR Score? Sure enough the only measurement they screwed up, they ordered the upper 3 inches too tall. 3 Superb Guides To Install It, Is Under Cabinet Refrigerator With Glass Door Worth To Have? I think you are calling that wall a butlers pantry? Had to use a combination of a planer, great tool I never used before, a small oscillation saw and electric sander. Even all the prep work and foresight didn't help. My understanding is that is why the face frame overhangs the side panels - so they can be trimmed to fit. If the cut is visible on one side of the cabinet, you can cover it with a 1/4-inch completed panel if desired. If it were me, Id just remove it altogether, maybe replace with some open shelves to display trinkets or whatnot. Do you have any examples of that look? How often do you clean under or behind your fridge? I have a chisel but I will use that in the back if I need to because it is more rough I think than a hand plane. Don't know if cabinet problem could be solved in that time. Just have to find out how/where they attach. Sorry, but you need to fix the problem here, not the symptom. Use 3/4-inch hardwood plywood to make a full-sized panel. I am sure all your friends would be never be rude and say its bizarre, but they will probably think it. If the fridge stays, the cabinet has to go. Check the owner's manual for information on the required clearances and be sure to add them when deciding what to do. Remove the doors, unscrew the cabinets, and remove them from the wall before taking your measurements. Any of those plus the sanding and re-finishing all can be done in your garage or back yard avoiding the mess and awkwardness of working on it in place in the kitchen. are there any adjustable feet on the fridge by any chance? Another possibility would be to remove the tile ( if your kitchen has tile) under the fridge area. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Any reason to not do this and just cut more off? Too bad your kitchen shop didn't have an experienced installer. Many people are in the same predicament. Make a mark on the laminated top where you want it to be cut off. Using screws, attach the panel to the floor and the wall of the refrigerators exposed side. I can see a few alternate places for the pantry items.
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