Can You Set A Refrigerator On Carpet

My mum has to have her fridge freezer in her spare bedroom because of lack of space in kitchen.

Can you set a refrigerator on carpet.

If the compressor works in that way it uses more energy and can quickly break down however if you already have carpets in your kitchen and can t avoid putting the refrigerator there try cutting out a piece of linoleum and slide it under the refrigerator. Occasionally a broken egg can stain the area under the fridge. Yes i guess you can. Carpeting obstructs the flow of air to the condenser located at the bottom of the refrigerator.

The fridge can be in perfect shape but still get your carpet messed up given the spills from the drinks in the fridge. She s had 2 over the last 16 years and she s had no problem whatsoever. For pieces that install from front to back make sure not to cut. You can at least try to remedy the situation by place a small rug right under the space occupied by the fridge.

You could also place the refrigerator on top of a piece of plywood 3 4 that is cut slightly. Cut one end off the pieces of flooring that install from side to side. Carpets also retain heat which prevents the condenser and compressor from cooling properly and causes the compressor to overwork. College students and studio renters can safely use compact refrigerators on carpet if they follow a few basic rules and periodically perform a maintenance and safety check.

There is an amount of air circulation at the back of the fridge and. Bit of a pain protecting the carpet when defrosting but nothing major. Apart from the fact that carpets do tend to contain a few things that are not so very hygienic so regular vaccuming would be advised i don t see a problem. Usually on a chest freezer the compressor is on the bottom which if set on carpeted floors may cause the compressor to overheat if you do it set a piece of plywood down first to give a hard bottom this will also save the carpet from getting ruined by the bottom frame resting on the carpet just put something underneath it to keep airflow circulating under it.

Set up the square cutting guide on a portable table saw. It won t be visible and the refrigerator will work more fluently. Placing a refrigerator on carpet is not recommended. The air circulation under the refrigerator will normally be inhibited when the unit is placed on carpet.

For those living in tight quarters using a compact fridge is a must and sometimes the only place to plug it in is on a carpeted floor.