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Whirlpool ARC 5550 – can I place it 15 cm from a radiator?

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Can I place a refrigerator about 15 cm from a radiator, and what protection do I need?

You can do it only if you shield the fridge from the radiator’s heat; placing it that close without insulation was warned against because it can increase electricity use and even shorten the fridge’s life [#854063] If the fridge is with its back toward the radiator, leave about 5–7 cm behind the condenser and add a screen made from 2 cm styrofoam covered with aluminum foil on the heater side [#836396] If the radiator is on the side, the forum advice was that the problem is smaller and any screen should be enough [#836396] Do not block the radiator’s air flow from below and above, or the room may not heat properly [#837491] One user reported a kitchen setup with the radiator and fridge side by side at about 20 cm and considered it acceptable when the fridge was not directly against the radiator [#892010]
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  • #1 836383
    morgan2003
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    I am renovating the kitchens and I would like to place the fridge fairly close to the radiator, about 15cm, is it feasible? Of course, the radiator only heats during the heating season. I am asking for advice.
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  • #2 836396
    zayzayer
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    If you absolutely have to and put it to this radiator with the back, I suggest making a screen about 5-7 cm behind the condenser. I would use a styrofoam with a thickness of 2 cm covered on the side facing the heater with aluminum foil.
    If the radiator is on the side, the problem is less. Any screen is enough.
  • #3 836404
    morgan2003
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    maybe not necessarily, but I have a constant kitchen and this solution will be the most appropriate in my mind. Mount the screen on the wall behind a condensation with aluminum foil.
  • #4 837491
    DonRomano
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    Hello.
    A refrigerator is one thing, but if you block the radiator, it can be cold in the kitchen.
    Such a heater should have air access from below and above.
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  • #5 837515
    mczapski
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    And how do the renovation and the heating season relate to each other, and whether it is a permanent or a renovation or other solutions?
  • #6 852144
    morgan2003
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    I set up the fridge permanently, not only for the time of renovation. So if it is possible to do.
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  • #8 852728
    Robewit
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    To increase the efficiency of the refrigerator, turn off the heater in winter. Of course it was a joke, but you can't fool physics. As colleagues wrote earlier, you need to minimize the influence of the radiator on the "cooler" of the refrigerator through thermal insulation.
    8)
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    Anonymous
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  • #10 854063
    DonRomano
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    There is no need to say if you do it, it will be the worst solution of all possible and we will soon read the topic on the electrode - "Why does the codec work all the time?" or something like that.

    You will pay more for electricity, the kitchen will be cold and the fridge will break down, nothing else will happen.
  • #11 891727
    morgan2003
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    ok, so yes the radiator is actually under the window. There will be a kitchen cupboard next to the radiator, and a fridge next to the cupboard, this is what it will look like in the end, so how do you advise.
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  • #12 891878
    bzz96
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    In my case, the radiator in the kitchen is practically turned off: the kitchen is small, and it will heat up enough when preparing meals: maybe it is an exit
  • #13 891891
    morgan2003
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    this is also an idea, but what do you think about this setting, is there any additional security measures needed for the refrigerator?
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    Anonymous
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Topic summary

✨ The discussion revolves around the feasibility of placing a Whirlpool ARC 5550 refrigerator near a radiator, specifically 15 cm away. Several participants suggest using thermal insulation, such as a styrofoam screen covered with aluminum foil, to mitigate heat transfer from the radiator to the fridge. Concerns are raised about blocking the radiator, which could lead to inadequate heating in the kitchen. Some participants recommend relocating the radiator if possible, while others note that the fridge should ideally be positioned away from direct heat sources to maintain efficiency. The conversation highlights the importance of ensuring proper air circulation around the radiator and refrigerator to avoid operational issues and increased energy costs.
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