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Under-counter fridge

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petra Mon 24-Aug-26 12:28:32

Why not put the fridge on top of the work surface. Say at the end of work surface against the end wall.
I’ve recommended that to a couple of elderly neighbours. All good. Just like opening a cupboard.

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DotScot Mon 24-Aug-26 12:27:41

I should also say that because it's built-in, the door doesn't open beyond 90 degrees, so pull-out drawers like in the freezer aren't really an option. Currently, I need to angle the shelves upwards to avoid the door storage bits when I remove them for cleaning. I don't know how I've managed with this for nigh on 30 years! I suppose I was younger and my knees didn't complain so much!

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J52 Mon 24-Aug-26 12:26:05

I don’t think there is an answer. I’ve never had under counter fridge/ freezer, but have seen a few in kitchens when house hunting.
Would it be possible to remove part of the worktop and fit an upright fridge/ freezer?

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Dylis Mon 24-Aug-26 12:25:45

I know this sounds daft but can you just pull out the shelves?

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DotScot Mon 24-Aug-26 12:09:52

I have an under-counter fridge, and a separate under-counter freezer, in my nearly 30-year-old galley kitchen. Now I am approaching 70 and I do not enjoy having to kneel on the floor to see into the fridge to retrieve things, in order to protect my dodgy back at the same time.
At the moment, food gets stacked near the front, where it can be reached easily, and leftovers get gradually pushed back where they languish because no-one remembers they were there.
If I am ever allowed to get a new kitchen by The Boss, I will get a tall fridge. At least in a tall fridge, I'd see the mouldy half tomato! In the meantime, I'd like to know, how do people make under-counter fridges more accessible and back-friendly? Is it possible?

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