The standard sizes of refrigerators differ depending on the country of manufacture. Russian technology has a typical width of 50-70 cm, depth - 60 cm, height - 85-210 cm. The mass of technical devices is 20-160 cm. The dimensions of the refrigerator are selected depending on the type of structure (cottage, apartment building), the area of the kitchen, the design solution of the room and the needs of the owners.
Common Dimensions
The dimensions of the freezer include the following parameters:
Characteristics depend on the design features of devices, brands of the manufacturer. The proportions of equipment made in Europe, Asia and Russia differ. European models are standardly produced high (up to 2 m) and narrowed. Units manufactured in Asian countries are medium in size.
The dimensions of refrigerators made in the USA differ in height and width.
Russian-made equipment is produced in compliance with the following parameters:
- the width of the refrigerator is standard - 50-70 cm,
- depth - 60 cm
- height - 85-210 cm,
- volume - 250-350 liters.
The weight of the equipment is, depending on the design solution, 20-160 kg. Massive models are not recommended for an apartment building, the average weight of the equipment is optimal. In cottages and private homes, you can use the overall device.
Single chamber
Single-chamber household appliances are compact, optimal for studio layout rooms and one-room apartments. The height of the devices reaches 50-120 cm. Typical refrigerators are 50-60 cm wide. What the depth is, it determines the type of constructive solution, the main part of the equipment can occupy 25-140 liters, at least 40-60 liters are allocated for the freezer. Freezers are placed at the top of the appliances. Models are not suitable for storing large quantities of products.
- light weight
- ease of operation
- low cost
- ease of cleaning.
Bicameral
Two-chamber models are in demand by customers, designed for a family of 3-4 people. The minimum width is 50 cm, the maximum is 80-90 cm. The height of the equipment is about 1.2-2.1 m, the depth is up to 60 cm. The volume of equipment depending on the external and internal design is 250-370 liters.
The unit has two cameras:
- main (for cooling),
- freezer.
Each chamber is equipped with a separate sash.
- the freezer is located in the upper compartment or in the lower compartment in accordance with the design solution,
- capacious,
- devices can be supplemented with functions of quick food freezing and automatic defrosting,
- equipped with 2 compressors,
- in each compartment you can adjust the temperature
- two-chamber models are presented in different design solutions, color schemes.
Side by side
Side by Side refrigerators are spacious, models have a large number of additional functions. The cameras are placed next to each other. One side of the equipment is reserved for freezers, the other for a block moderately cooling products.
The dimensions of the refrigerator are as follows:
- depth - 60-90 cm,
- height - 170-200 cm,
- volume - 400-800 l,
- width - 80-100 cm,
Models with a modern design are complemented by additional technical devices, shelves, fixtures. Improved thermal insulation saves energy. A heat exchanger is located in the lower block of the unit, which prevents the accumulation of dust on the walls of the device, simplifies cleaning.
When buying a large model, it is important to determine the location in the room. A spacious kitchen is needed, as Sashes should be easy to open.
It is required to take into account the massive equipment, the load on the ceiling plates will be high. Devices are not suitable for small apartments and studios. The cost of advanced units is high.
Custom and narrow
The sizes of atypical and narrow refrigerators differ depending on the design decision.
Narrow models are suitable for a studio apartment, a small room. The width of this equipment is 40-55 cm. Some manufacturers produce units up to 2 m high. The equipment flaps open at an angle, so the devices are recommended to be installed close to the wall panel.
Among non-standard models, wide designs are presented, they can be horizontal, reaching a width of 80 cm. Such units are designed to freeze large products.
Atypical models can consist of several cameras in which you can pack different types of products. It is allowed to place vegetables, fruits, dairy products, drinks separately. In different compartments, you can set various temperature conditions, the inclusion of the function of storing products in a vacuum is provided. Atypical models reach a height of 170-220 cm, a depth of about 60-90 cm, a width of 60-110 cm. The volume of units can be up to 700 liters.
Sizing Guidelines
When determining the proportions of refrigerators, the following parameters are taken into account:
- Area and layout of the kitchen. It is important to properly position the refrigerator for convenient operation and maintaining free space.
- The growth of people living in an apartment. For people of short stature, large and tall refrigerators will not work. In studio-type apartments, you can install a mini-refrigerator or chamber equipment, placed under the countertop.
- The ability to integrate into the headset. When calculating how much space is required to be left under the unit, the need to combine it with the proportions of the furniture modules is taken into account. The width of the refrigerator can reach 30-60 cm. The depth of the built-in freezers should not be more than 60 cm.
When placing the refrigerator in the kitchen, the following recommendations should be considered:
- Keep a distance of at least 1.5 m from the side flap to the hob and the battery.
- The freezer is not built into the headset under the sink.
- Between the back of the refrigerator and the wall of the kitchen should be at least 5 cm for the exit of warm air from the heat exchanger.
- When deciding on what the standard width of the wings should be in the freezer, the installation location is taken into account. Open doors should not impede passage.
What are the non-standard models can be seen on the websites of manufacturers, some parameters are adjusted according to the customer.
