Ventilation on Integrated and Freestanding Fridge Freezer

Issue

• Integrated cooling - poor cooling
• Fridge not cooling correctly
• Freezer not freezing correctly
• Fridge freezer not cooling correctly
• Condensation around cabinets
• Cabinets damaged by condensation
• Overheating of compressor, compressor runs for long periods of time

Applies to

• Integrated fridge
• Integrated freezer
• Integrated fridge freezer

Resolution

Ventilation for Integrated fridge freezers

All refrigeration appliances require ventilation to ensure correct operation. This is crucial in the case of integrated appliances, where vents are required for this purpose.

A minimum of 200 cm² of ventilation must be provided at both the top and the bottom of the cabinetry to allow correct airflow.

Built-in refrigeration appliances require a suitable ventilation channel to be prepared in the kitchen unit (always check the fridge-freezer installation instructions and the "Installation" section of the user manual).

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Without the correct amount of ventilation, a cooling appliance cannot run or cool inside properly, longer running times will result. Worse still, a lack of ventilation may lead to premature failures and of course appliance faults due to incorrect installation, including a lack of or insufficient ventilation, may not be covered by a warranty.

Poor ventilation will impair the performance and efficiency of your cooling appliance and may result in any of the below:

• Poor maintenance of temperature inside
• Excessive condensation and possible damage to surrounding cabinetry
• Overheating may damage the compressor.
• Irreparable damage to the cooling system
• Reduced reliability and life of your appliance

Do Fridges and Fridge Freezers Need Ventilation?