Need relief for refrigerator door
#1
01-30-12, 05:48 PM
Need relief for refrigerator door
I have a refrigerator that is installed next to a wall (drywall). The door (along the edge from the hinge) rubs against the wall when opening. I cannot adjust the door or move the refrigerator away from the wall due to the counters that have been installed. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get relief from the wall? is it possible to cut a channel or recess in the wall to give the door room to open? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
#2
01-31-12, 04:55 AM
Welcome to the forums!
It sounds like you need a smaller fridge
Do the new countertops overhang onto the opening for the fridge? could they be trimmed back?
Who measured and installed the tops? Did the fridge door open fine prior to the new top installation?
A pic or two might help us to understand the situation better - http://www.doityourself.com/forum/el...-pictures.html
It sounds like you need a smaller fridge
Do the new countertops overhang onto the opening for the fridge? could they be trimmed back?
Who measured and installed the tops? Did the fridge door open fine prior to the new top installation?
A pic or two might help us to understand the situation better - http://www.doityourself.com/forum/el...-pictures.html
#3
01-31-12, 06:18 AM
Thank you for your reply We just bought the house and The counters and refrigerator we already installed. We are try to avoid buying a new one. The countertops are flush, so the is no way to trim. The only option I see is to some way create a small recess in the wall to give the door room to swing freely, but I have no idea I'd that is even possible to do. It would appear that we only need 1/2 inch or so in depth to get the relief we need.
#4
01-31-12, 06:24 AM
I'm not sure what you want to do is feasible. The drywall is probably 1/2" thick, and then you have your stud wall. It might be possible to replace the drywall with 1/4" drywall but that would need to be done across the entire wall and will affect how all the woodwork fits. Moving the wall is another [but drastic] option. I'm afraid your best bet will be to buy a narrower fridge.
#5
01-31-12, 12:25 PM
Maybe, just maybe the channel where the door needs more clearance would fall between studs. If so, cut it out, figure out a way to make it look good and when you move out restore it to the original condition.
Will you get better results if you move the doors to the other side of the fridge? If the fridge projects beyond the counter front that might solve the problem.
I just went and checked my fridge. It does not need more clearance to open until it is open beyond straight out. That is if the door swings more than 90 degrees from closed.
Will you get better results if you move the doors to the other side of the fridge? If the fridge projects beyond the counter front that might solve the problem.
I just went and checked my fridge. It does not need more clearance to open until it is open beyond straight out. That is if the door swings more than 90 degrees from closed.
#6
02-04-12, 07:39 PM
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Have you tried "angling" the refrigerator into its space, instead of sliding it in perpendicular to the rear wall? As in pointing it toward the back corner. Might give you the extra fraction of an inch you need.
If that doesn't work, then it's time to show your artistic side, and do some creative sheetrock work.
If that doesn't work, then it's time to show your artistic side, and do some creative sheetrock work.
