Large Gap in Fridge/Freezer trim kit??? Any help appreciated
maddison36
6 years ago
Hi there- posted in Appliances but no response from anyone.
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Please let me know - would really appreciate the help.
We will be installing the Frigidaire professional all fridge and all freezer with trim kit (electrolux/frigidaire) in our new kitchen renovation.
When I looked at the trim kit bottom in the store- there was a huge gap on the bottom that looked horrible. It seems like it should be pushed back but the salesperson said this was how it was supposed to be installed.
I tried to find a few pictures online but most do not show top down photos.
Anyone have this combo and could attach a photo of the bottom of the trim kit installed from the top down to see if there is a gap or if it is flush against the bottom hinge.
Thanks so much. Really appreciate it.
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rantontoo
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agomaddison36
6 years agoThanks for the message back.
I really like how the top of the trim kit looks- it is just the unfinished bottom that bothers me.
You could leave the regular plastic bottom that they come with- but I wanted the "look" that the trim kit gives as 1 complete unit.
Here are a few other pictures of the trim off the fridge from the store.
Anyone installed this and it fits snug against the bottom door hinges?
Thanks again
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