The built-in refrigerator is beautiful and very comfortable.

Without a unit for cooling and freezing food products, human life in the modern world is impossible, therefore, a huge assortment of models of this household appliance is in great demand. For our small kitchens, the main criterion is how much space the product takes: for example, sizes the built-in refrigerator should strictly correspond to the niche in the headset for its ideal placement.

One of the main attributes of the kitchen can also be selected by color and functionality, and they have the same dimensions and correspond to their designated place in the furniture. What embedded products exist, how they differ from stand-alone counterparts, what their advantages and disadvantages are - in this article we will try to answer all your questions as much as possible.

Built-in appliances

The kitchen has many household appliances, and many products are built into furniture: under the countertop, in special niches, headsets, and refrigerators are no exception to the rule. Embedded models have the following qualities:

1. Perfectly fit into any interior, and the small unit fits perfectly under the countertop or in the design of the Island.
2. The design of such a product serves as a suppressor of noise emitted during operation.
3. The heat-insulating properties of the materials of decorative panels of kitchen sets have a significant impact on reducing the energy consumption of refrigerators.

The front side of the product does not require special finishing, because it will be covered with a panel.

Dimensions

If you have already installed a new set in the kitchen, then you need to accurately measure the cabinet for the refrigerator and select a model for these dimensions. If you have a large family and decide to install a large unit of the side-by-side category (door to door), you must first choose a model, and only then order a cabinet for it, because here it is completely different width - up to 1 m and height - about 1.9 m.

Models

Manufacturers produce many options for built-in refrigerators, which do not differ in technical parameters from stationary analogues. Consumers can choose the best option based on the intended use of the product:

1. A classic product for storing food in chilled and frozen form.
2. Freezers of various capacities and sizes.
3. Units for cars or motor homes (combined trailer).
4. As wine cooler cabinet.

Built-in mini-refrigerators and similar freezers for the Ostrov kitchen complex are ideally placed under the tabletop of a standard headset if the user decides to install them separately in a minimalist style kitchen. In quality and reliability, they do not differ at all from full-size options, but they have miniature dimensions.

Features

All models from the built-in category are characterized by increased noise and heat insulation and are ideally suited to any interior.

Compactness

If you need maximum capacity, it is better to choose the standard option, because the volume for embedded products is slightly less, but the kitchen with integrated products looks much more spacious, because there are no different-sized surfaces, but everything is hidden inside an elegant headset.For our miniature urban kitchens, this is ideal: everything is at hand, but does not take up much space.

Design features

All built-in models can be installed not only in the kitchen, but also equipped with a bar counter, a cabinet in the living room or office furniture. The niche for the refrigerator in the lower part has a special grill so that the outside air freely flows in to cool the compressor. If there is a display or panel for electronic control of the product, then they can be taken out on the front part, so that it is convenient for the user.

Soundproofing

With technology Know frost, which works almost constantly, the built-in models have a lower noise impact on others, because the niche does not let out minor noise from the work compressor and fan.

Cost

Models for embedding are a little more expensive than stand-alone ones: manufacturers claim that this is due to the smaller dimensions and higher costs of thermal insulation. The final price depends on the number of doors and cameras, internal features and the availability of special coating inside the cameras, designed for better storage of products. The cost depends on the size of the product.

Advantages and disadvantages

The benefits of embedded models include:

1. Logical entry into any interior - the same refrigerator is suitable for different styles of the kitchen interior, it will not stand out like a white crow.
2. The range of modifications will tell you a lot of placement options: under the countertop of the kitchen table or in the design of the island version, you can install several products with different functionalities - a refrigerator and freezer, a small wine cooler, a separate chamber for storing fruits and delicacies.
3. Such models have almost silent operation, because the furniture perfectly absorbs sounds.
4. Reinforced thermal insulation creates favorable conditions for economical operation of the unit.

Minuses:

• nevertheless, it takes up a little more space, because ventilation allowances are needed, and the usable volume is less than that of the standard analogue;
• enhanced thermal insulation does not allow free movement of air for better cooling of the compressor, the product is much more often included in the work, and wear of parts occurs faster;
• all built-in models are more expensive than standard analogues, plus the overhead for specialists in quality installation.

Only the color and design of the appearance no longer have such a value, because they will be hidden under the panels.

Dimensions of built-in refrigerators

Built-in technicians assure users that the height of the refrigerator should not exceed 2 m, the ideal option is 1.5 m, but such a model should be placed above the countertop, and a freezer should be placed under it, as is done in two-chamber products. This separation does not violate usability, but costs much more than a stand-alone model.

The height of small models is only 85 cm, but they do not have a freezer, and it must be purchased separately. Manufacturers in the model passport always indicate the dimensions of the niche, because the main parameters are almost identical: the width is 60 cm, and the depth varies from 55 to 57 cm. The height is selected at the request of the customer.

Models for embedding under the countertop have a height of 82 cm, while a separate cabinet is not done, just leave a niche - the countertop is on top and the sides are on the sides. The refrigerator is installed inside, and a facade under the headsets is attached to its door.

When a two-chamber product is built into the cabinet, gaps are left around the perimeter for ventilation - this condition is mandatory so as not to interfere with the proper operation of the refrigerator. This is what you need to pay attention to when you embed technology yourself.Large openings are made in the upper part of the niche so that the outside air, entering through a special grille from below, can freely exit above, taking away excess heat from the continuous operation of the product along the way.

Features of choice

There is no need to choose the design and color of the product, because all this will be hidden behind the facade of the headset, manufacturers know this, so the lineup does not have a large assortment. The main thing is the internal volume, here you need to know certain subtleties and nuances in order to choose the best offers.

Experts have developed such a system for the convenience of users:

• 120 l - ideal for a family of two;
• 150 l - the normal size for three users;
• 180 liters - this is the volume for four family members;
• a two-chamber model with a total capacity of 300 liters is an excellent option for a large family.

Special Type Models Side by side - This is an exclusive option with doors on both sides and a volume of up to 800 liters.

Each consumer is also interested in the economical consumption of electric energy, therefore it is necessary to choose an energy saving class of at least A so that utility bills do not increase.
Pay attention to functionality - such original functions may interest you:

1. Shock freezing is a decrease in temperature to the maximum in the chamber, which allows you to instantly freeze berries and fruits.
2. No Frost technology - no frost or thin ice formations on the walls, but little additional noise from the fan.
3. Vacation function - the product operates on low energy consumption when the door does not open. This mode is convenient to set when leaving on vacation, because some products remain in the refrigerator.

As for the various brands, here each user chooses independently, based on operating experience or personal preferences. The domestic market of Russia is flooded with foreign models, but sometimes their cost is pretty high because of the brand’s popularity, and products like the Belarusian Atlant differ little in technical characteristics from them, but they cost a lot less.

Rating of built-in refrigerators

In fact, this is not a strict rating of 2019, but rather an overview of the best models from different manufacturers.

ATLANT XM 4307-000

• Dimensions: 540x560x1780 mm
• Energy Efficiency Class: A (288 kWh / year)
• Total internal volume: 248 L
• Fridge: 168 L
• Freezer: 80 L
• Climate class: N
• Power freezing: 3.5 kg / day
• Chamber defrosting system: refrigerating - drip, freezing - manually
• Standalone cold preservation: up to 16 hours
• Noise Level: Up to 39 dB
• Weight: 63 kg

Bosch KIV38X20

• Dimensions: 540x550x1770mm
• Energy Efficiency: A + (290 kWh / year)
• Total volume: 279 L
• Fridge: 219 L
• Freezer: 60 L
• Climate class: ST
• Power freezing: 3.0 kg / day
• Camera defrosting system: x / m - drip / manual
• Sound exposure: 40 dB
• Weight: 74 kg
• Power storage during power outages: up to 13 hours

Hansa BK316.3AA

• Dimensions: 540x540x1770 mm
• Energy Efficiency Class: A ++ (212 kWh / year)
• Total internal volume: 260 l
• Fridge: 190 L
• Freezer: 70 L
• Climate class: N, ST
• Power freezing: 3.5 kg / day
• Chamber defrosting system: refrigeration - drip system, freezer - manual
• Standalone cold preservation: up to 11 hours
• Noise Level: Up to 41 dB
• Weight: 63 kg

smeg C7280F2P

• Dimensions: 540x549x1772 mm
• Energy Efficiency: A ++ (233 kWh / year)
• Total volume: 277 L
• Fridge: 202 L
• Freezer: 75 L
• Climate class: SN, T
• Power freezing: 4.0 kg / day
• Camera defrosting system: x / m - drip / manual
• Sound exposure: 36 dB
• Weight: 54 kg
• Power outage: 22 h

Indesit B 18 A1 D / I

• Dimensions: 540x545x1770 mm
• Energy Efficiency Class: A + (299 kWh / year)
• Total internal volume: 275 L
• Fridge: 195 L
• Freezer: 80 L
• Climatic class: SN, T (+ 10— + 43 ° С)
• Power freezing: 6.0 kg / day
• Camera Defrost System: No Frost
• Standalone cold preservation: up to 19 hours
• Noise Level: Up to 35 dB
• Weight: 50.6 kg

Weissgauff WRKI 2801 MD

• Dimensions: 540x540x1778 mm
• Energy Efficiency: A (343 kWh / year)
• Total volume: 310 L
• Fridge: 230 L
• Freezer: 80 L
• Climate class: N, ST, T
• Power freezing: 5.0 kg / day
• Camera defrosting system: x / m - drip / manual
• Sound exposure: 41 dB
• Weight: 54 kg
• Power outage: 13 hours

LG GR-N309 LLB

• Dimensions: 554x544x1775 mm
• Energy Efficiency Class: A (330 kWh / year)
• Total internal volume: 245 L
• Fridge: 181 L
• Freezer: 64 L
• Climate class: N - T (+10 - + 43⁰C)
• Power freezing: up to 10.0 kg / day
• Camera Defrost System: Total No Frost
• Standalone cold preservation: up to 12 hours
• Noise level: up to 37 dB
• Weight: 73 kg

BEKO CBI 7771

• Dimensions: 540x535x1770 mm
• Energy Efficiency: A + (274 kWh / year)
• Total volume: 242 L
• Fridge: 193 L
• Freezer: 49 L
• Climate class: SN, T
• Power freezing: 3.0 kg / day
• Chamber defrosting system: refrigeration - drip, freezer - No Frost
• Sound exposure: 38 dB
• Weight: 58 kg
• Power outage: 13 hours

Liebherr ICUS 3324

• Dimensions: 540x540x1770 mm
• Energy Efficiency Class: A ++ (224 kWh / year)
• Total internal volume: 274 L
• Fridge: 194 L
• Freezer: 80 L
• Climate class: N, SN, ST
• Power freezing: 6.0 kg / day
• Camera defrosting system: x / m - drip / manual
• Standalone cold preservation: 22 h
• Noise level: up to 37 dB
• Weight: 57.4 kg

Whirlpool ART 9810 / A +

• Dimensions: 540x545x1935 mm
• Energy Efficiency: A + (326 kWh / year)
• Total volume: 310 L
• Fridge: 237 L
• Freezer: 73 L
• Climate class: SN, T
• Power freezing: 3.5 kg / day
• Chamber defrosting system: refrigerating - drip, freezing - manually
• Sound exposure: up to 35 dB
• Weight: 55 kg

findings

Modern built-in models are very popular today, but their range is not wide, therefore there is no such choice as standard products. If all installation rules were followed or invited specialists worked, then there will be no problems with sound insulation. Among the built-in models, there are products with the same technical parameters as stand-alone units.

Title	ATLANT XM 4307-000	Bosch KIV38X20	Hansa BK316.3AA	smeg C7280F2P	Indesit B 18 A1 D / I	Weissgauff WRKI 2801 MD	LG GR-N309 LLB	BEKO CBI 7771	Liebherr ICUS 3324	Whirlpool ART 9810 / A +
Control	electromechanical	electromechanical	electromechanical	electromechanical	electromechanical	electromechanical	electronic	electromechanical	electronic	electronic
Energy consumption	class A (288 kWh / year)	class A + (290 kWh / year)	class A ++ (212 kWh / year)	class A ++ (233 kWh / year)	class A +	class A (343 kWh / year)	class A (330 kWh / year)	class A + (274 kWh / year)	class A ++ (224 kWh / year)	class A + (326 kWh / year)
Dimensions (WxDxH)	54x56x178 cm	54x55x177 cm	54x54x177 cm	54x54.9x177.2 cm	54x54.5x177 cm	54x54x177.8 cm	55.4x54.4x177.5 cm	54x53.5x177 cm	54x54.4x177 cm	54x54.5x193.5 cm
Ice maker	absent	absent	absent	absent	absent	absent	included	absent	absent	absent
Noise level	up to 39 dB	up to 40 dB	up to 41 dB	up to 36 dB	up to 35 dB	up to 41 dB	up to 37 dB	up to 38 dB	up to 37 dB	up to 35 dB
Price	from 17650 rub.	from 35 450 rub.	from 24000 rub.	from 58000 rub.	from 28100 rub.	from 30000 rub.	from 60,000 rub.	from 30550 rub.	from 45350 rub.	from 52,600 rub.