Space between cooker and fridge

HollySeeker

I am moving into a new home, and the only space in my kitchen for my fridge is right next to the cooker, as it is very small. 

Does anyone have suggestions as to what I can put between the two to protect my fridge so it doesn't have to work overtime please? I have medication that needs to be kept in the fridge at a specific temperature. Thank you.

grumbler

I think you have to say how small is "very small"

Gavin83

Ideally you need to keep them separate. If you really can’t then put some insulation board between the two.

HollySeeker

I don't understand? The only space for my fridge is next to the cooker. There is literally nowhere else to put it. That is what I am referring to as being small. 
My fridge is an under counter fridge and the cooker is your standard gas cooker. 

If you want to know the size of the gap between them, then maybe a few CMs. 
I'm literally just looking for advice on what type of insulation (or anything else) I can put between them/on the fridge to stop the fridge from getting damaged...

HollySeeker

Gavin83 said:

Ideally you need to keep them separate. If you really can’t then put some insulation board between the two.

Thank you. I have been looking at this. Do you know if there is a specific type that is best? I've seen some just foil type but that doesnt' feel like it would be suitable. I've seen some thicker insulation board but not sure if that is appropriate for a kitchen.

plumb1_2

Measure the gap the fridge will go into ie is it 600mm or 650mm and what size is the fridge

FreeBear

I have an integrated fridge sitting right next to a built in oven. Not had any problems with either.

If you are concerned, leave a 50mm gap or so between the two to allow air to circulate.

grumbler

HollySeeker said:

I don't understand? The only space for my fridge is next to the cooker. There is literally nowhere else to put it. That is what I am referring to as being small. 
My fridge is an under counter fridge and the cooker is your standard gas cooker. 

If you want to know the size of the gap between them, then maybe a few CMs. 
I'm literally just looking for advice on what type of insulation (or anything else) I can put between them/on the fridge to stop the fridge from getting damaged...

A few cm is, IMO, more than sufficient. And you can add some insulation into the gap if needed.  Soft insulation can be used for any gap. For other types the exact dimension is obviously needed.

And the fact that it's an under-counter fridge, not full-size, makes a huge difference.

casper_gutman

FreeBear said:

I have an integrated fridge sitting right next to a built in oven. Not had any problems with either.

If you are concerned, leave a 50mm gap or so between the two to allow air to circulate.

My integrated fridge and oven are next door neighbours, too. I suppose as they're built in appliances there are a few cm (3.6 cm in fact) of melamine faced chipboard "insulation"  between them.

Section62

HollySeeker said:

I'm literally just looking for advice on what type of insulation (or anything else) I can put between them/on the fridge to stop the fridge from getting damaged...

Check the manufacturer's recommendations.  Lots of modern fridges/freezers disperse heat through the sides rather than having a radiator at the rear - when they are running one or both sides are hot to touch. Possibly hotter than the sides of your cooker.

The interior cabinet of modern fridges/freezers will be well insulated from the exterior - the important thing is to make sure that the heat dispersal system (rear radiator/side panels) is operating at the optimum temperature. Also bear in mind that the external temperature being too cold is often more of an issue than it being too hot.

Leaving an air gap is probably all you need to do.  There's a reasonable chance that adding insulation into this gap (and so impeding air circulation) will do more harm than good.

HollySeeker

Thank you all