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Comments (7)"Most folks in the paneled fridge category want the most invisible fridge they can get. Otherwise they'd just get a regular refrigerator and panel in the sides and call it a day." You may be correct about "most Folks", L W O, but not all. We did not want to hide our Fridge, but we wanted it built in, for 2 reasons,When panelled , it matches the rest of the cabinetry in our kitchen, and secondly, I was tired of cleaning The stainless steel or painted finish on the Fridge. Oh 3rd reason is , stuff doesn't get buried and hidden in the back of the Fridge, We have a 48" Side by side and luve it!! We can keep the stuff we used most at a convenient Height level for us, both in the Fridge and the freezer, and only stoop for that stuff we rarely use. Even when you look at "Fully Integrated Fridges", installed, they usually have handles and it's doesn't take a "Rocket Scientist" to figger out what might be behind those handles?¿ Gary...See MoreRecommendations for a panel ready refrigerator?
Comments (15)"They're more expensive, and really do not look as nice as a simple stainless model." I've had both SS and now I have a built in a paneled. To me , it looks great, and is sooooo much easier to keep looking nice than my former GE SS fridge. My built in sits flush with the adjacent cabinets, but it does have an SS frame that does not bother us in the least. Some like to play the game, "Let's hide the fridge", yet I've never seen a kitchen where I can not tell immediately where the fridge is, (Integrated or not!). I in fact, watch a lot of home buying shows, and you wanna hear some complaining by potential buyers, listen to them when they discover there's no fridge in the kitchen!!! So, if you like your's integrated, great, but don't run down built ins for those of us that like those!!! "Different Strokes for Different folks" (Next time just say "really don't look as nice as a simple SS model, to me.) Gary...See MoreBuilt in panel ready Refrigerator
Comments (5)There is a difference between a built in refrigerator and one that accepts panels although a built in refrigerator can be panel ready. As others have posted, if you can't find a cabinet maker who is familiar with the process, I would advise you to give up and purchase a nice looking regular refrigerator. Alternatively you can google on youtube for instructions and see if any of the skilled cabinetmakers in your area feel comfortable with attempting it. I just finished a remodel and have a paneled refrigerator which is NOT a built in. It is counter depth so the sides protrude slightly but my cabinetmaker clad those sides with matching wood and of course the end panel is fully paneled. I also extended the depth of my lower cabinets slightly so that it minimizes the amount the counter depth protrudes. What appliance brands are available in the Dominican Republic. As others have posted, to have a brand of appliance which is unable to be serviced is not a great idea. My paneled refrigerator is by Kitchenaid and I also considered a Jennair that was similar. The paneled version of this refrigerator is not more costly than the stainless version but of course the cost of having the wood panel fabricated and installed drives up the final cost....See Morepanel ready refrigerator handles.
Comments (6)I'll leave it to others to suggest sources of already fabricated handles, if any. However, if 'sturdy' for you is commensurate with the stainless steel pulls SZ/Wolf sell for their equipment, then options include: Buy SZ handles and have them flame sprayed or plated. Result may not look brushed without further work. Some wear over time might require re-plating. Have a metal shop fabricate them from brass rod (widely available). The number of holes, cuts, and rounding steps will be modest for most common drawer handle shapes. Expect them to be weighty if SZ handle sized. For the latter case, look closely at your drawer pulls and imagine the diameters and lengths of the three parts scaled up....See Moredarbuka
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