Integrated Friddge size issue

homerhotspur

We have an old Indesit Fridge(2008) which is leaking and needs replacing. It is an undercounter unit. I am totally confused as I cannot find one normal fridge on the market which is anywhere near its depth measurement of 50.5 cm. They start at around 54cm minimum. Silly question- Has anything changed to fridge design which would mean that we can now fit that size in the existing space? I'm thinking the way motors and stuff may have previously extended from the rear of the fridge but are now underneath or something? The width and height are fine. I wasn't aware it was an unusual size in any way? thanks

SaverRate

Undercounter fridges sit on the floor. Aslong as the space underneath the counter has a depth of greater than 54cm it will be fine. 

EssexExile

Depth usually means front to back measurement, is that what you are talking about? Is there something in the way to stop a 54cm fridge going in?

homerhotspur

ok thanks. Yes I am talking about the back to front measurement- wall to door. So, the current fridge is flush with the other doors and units and behind a skirting board and, ,another 3 cm would stick out by that much. Which is why I wondered if that 3cm or whatever may be avaialble because it could sit further back against the wall if , maybe, the fridge had less ' gubbins' on the back now?

FreeBear

Your average base unit measures 570mm from front to back (plus ~18mm for the door/drawer front). A standard integrated fridge will slot in quite comfortably, but do watch out for projections from the wall such as sockets and plumbing.

Rosa_Damascena

FreeBear said:

Your average base unit measures 570mm from front to back (plus ~18mm for the door/drawer front). A standard integrated fridge will slot in quite comfortably, but do watch out for projections from the wall such as sockets and plumbing.

Freestanding have the advantage of being able to "sit proud" of the units but a couple of inches so may be an option if you don't want another integrated unit. To my mind they are easier to change if they go wrong / are replaced for whatever reason.

knightstyle

Old kitchens used to have units and worktops 50cm deep so appliances were built 50 deep. Later/modern kitchens are 60cm deep so modern appliances are made deeper.