How do you measure the niche dimensions of an under-counter fridge?

Are you replacing an under-counter fridge under your countertop? Make sure to measure the niche dimensions, so you're sure the appliance will fit. In this article, we'll explain how to measure the niche dimensions in 5 steps.

Summary
Niche height
Niche depth
Niche width
Installation drawing
Door system

Measure niche dimensions of an under-counter built-in fridge in 4 steps

It's best to measure the niche dimensions when the under-counter fridge is already out of the niche. If this doesn't work, look up the niche dimensions in the manual of the fridge.

Step 1. Measure the niche height
Step 2. Measure the niche depth
Step 3. Measure the niche width
Step 4. Check the installation drawing
Step 5. Determine the door system

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Step 1: measure the niche height

Take a tape measure and measure the niche from top to bottom. An under-counter fridge has a standard height of 82cm. Is your niche taller? No problem. Adjust the leg stands of the fridge, so the appliance fits snugly under your countertop.

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Step 2: measure the niche depth

Place the tape measure on the rear point of the niche and pull it towards you. Most under-counter fridges have a niche depth of 55 to 60cm.

Step 3: measure the niche width

Lastly, measure the niche width. Use the tape measure to measure from the left side to the right side of the niche. The standard niche width of an under-counter fridge is 60cm.

Step 4: check the installation drawing

You now know the niche dimensions your new fridge needs to have. You can find an installation drawing in the photo gallery of each under-counter fridge on the product page. If the niche dimensions you measured fit within these dimensions, the new fridge fits in your kitchen.

Step 5: determine the door system

You attach the kitchen door to the fridge with one of 2 systems, a sliding door or a door-on-door system. In a sliding door system, the cabinet door and the fridge have their own hinges. That means the door sits on the fridge with a guide rail. With a door-on-door system, there's only 1 hinge. The cabinet door is then directly on the fridge. If you have a sliding door system, you can change it to a door-on-door system. With a door-on-door system, you can't switch.

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