What Should You Check Before Installing a 4 Door Refrigerator With an Ice Maker?
A 4 door refrigerator with ice maker looks great in the showroom. Four doors, clean lines, that little ice dispenser glowing at you. Then delivery day shows up and the thing won’t fit through your hallway, or the water line is nowhere near where it should be. It happens more than people admit. Whether you spotted a refrigerator sale online or you’re just browsing, a bit of homework now saves you a real headache later. Here’s what to look at before anybody carries that fridge into your kitchen. Measure Everything. Then Measure Again. Start with the hole where the fridge goes. Width, height, depth. Write the numbers down, don’t trust your memory. Most buyers measure the opening and stop there, which is a mistake, because the fridge also has to get to that opening. Check the front door, the turns in your hallway, the narrow doorway by the pantry, even the stairs if you’re in a basement-level kitchen. Then think about airflow. These units need breathing room on the sides, top and back,...